How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 have?

The 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500?

Of 30 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2000 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 GMC Sierra 3500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,122 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 04V562000 2004-11-26 1,660 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.

STEERING 00V054000 2000-02-28 1,462 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS CABS. THE TAPERED HOLE IN THE DRAG LINK END THAT ATTACHES TO THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL STUD MAY BE MACHINED TOO DEEP CAUSING THE HOLE TO BE OVERSIZED. A DRAG LINK WITH AN OVERSIZED HOLE MAY NOT "SEAT" THE PITMAN ARM TAPERED BALL WHEN ASSEMBLED. THIS COULD CAUSE HIGHER THAN NORMAL…

Consequence

IF THE JOINT SEPARATED OR THE BALL STUD BRAKE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING, STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRAG LINK AND THE PITMAN ARM.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEATS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Total complaints30

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Previous years of my truck with the allison â€œbrandedâ€� transmission have been reported to lock up while driving. From what I can gather there was a recall. Instead of fixing the issues with the transmission a program was installed to put the transmission in limp mode during the failure. My…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-04-15

“Faulty inside door handles and mechanicisms.the door handle itself will break or the connecting mechanism will break not allowing the occupants any ability to leave from the vehicle in case of an emergency or otherwise causing them to be trapped inside. This is particularly dangerous in a fire,…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-11-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 gmc 3500 equipped with bf goodrich tires, size lt245/75/r16. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 12t019000 (tires:tread/belt) and went to a local tire shop to have the tires changed however, the contact was advised that they were not aware of…”

TIRES · reported 2012-09-25

“2000 gmc k3500 reg. Cab pickup 4x4 -- brake pedal goes to floor and abs system engages. Vehicle has extended braking distances on dry pavement. Brake light comes on and goes off after re-application of brakes by "pumping" them. Pedal also goes to floor without engagement of abs system and vehicle…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-10-27

“Brake lines have rusted and ruptured in my 2000 gmc 3500 3 times. I am the original owner. Last replacement lasted only 23 months. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-09-07

“Steel brake pipe that carries fluid to the rear brakes ruptured next to the fuel tank. Fluid is leaking and pooling on the flange of frame. Stopping performance is degraded, and no warning has registered via the instrument cluster or idiot lights. Line is badly corroded, which perhaps is to be…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-06-19

“Brake lines have corroded to the point the vehicle fails local safety inspection cause was said to be bad material used in brake line construction. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-05-28

“Exiting the highway on an off ramp, applied the brakes and the peddle went to the floor. Found a brake line had corroded and burst. Had to repair along the road. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2009-07-31