Owner-reported complaints naming the powertrain system, filed with NHTSA
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Powertrain (other) reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
11
Latest Feb 11, 2006
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 443 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2000 GMC Sierra submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 11 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming powertrain
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Powertrain (other)
Filed Feb 11, 2006
TRUCK DRIVE TRAIN MAKES CLUNK NOISE WHEN I FIRST START OFF FROM A STOP, ALSO IN REVERSE. WHEN I STOP AT A RED LIGHT IT FEELS LIKE SOMEONE JUST HIT ME FROM BEHIND. IT STARTED AT ABOUT 39000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND NOW IT HAS WORN OUT THE BUSHING IN THE TAIL SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION ,WOW $32000 DOLLARS FOR THIS TRUCK AND NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS .I AM TRULY SCARED OF THIS TRUCK PLEASE HELP. *JB
NHTSA ID
10150019
Incident
Dec 9, 2003
Mileage
39,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jun 14, 2005
JANUARY 27, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP D/T LOUD METAL GRINDING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL(DRIVER'S SIDE). THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE SOUND CONTINUED AND WAS TAKEN BACK TO DEALERSHIP FEBRUARY 2, 2005 AND THE BEARING WAS "CLEANED OUT". MAY 7, 2005 WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELT LIKE I HIT SOMETHING. WHEN I GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL. ROUNDING A CURVE AT 25 MPH THE HUB AND THEN THE AXEL BROKE. THE TRUCK WAS NOT DRIVABLE AND WAS TOWED BY AAA TO THE DEALERSHIP. IT WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS D/T THE AFTER-MARKET WHEELS.
NHTSA ID
10125204
Incident
May 7, 2005
Mileage
82,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Mar 2, 2005
THE PUMP DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. WHILE ON THE INTERNET, OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE SAME YEAR/MAKE AND MODEL WAS BEING RECALLED FOR THIS DEFECT. OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. *AK
NHTSA ID
10113290
Incident
Nov 12, 2004
Mileage
80,000 mi
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Mar 2, 2005
VEHICLE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME STOPPING WHEN THE DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR CHECK UP, AND RESULTS INDICATED THAT HUBS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AT 5 MPH. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD TO BE USED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *TC
NHTSA ID
10110938
Incident
Feb 3, 2005
Body & structureBrakesDriver assistance+4 more
Filed Oct 22, 2002
THE ACCELERATOR HAD STUCK, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED, THE FLAPS ON THE FENDER AND THE DOOR TRIM HAD FALLEN OFF, THE BACK WINDOW LEAKED, THE HEAT SHIELD WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED A VIBRATION IN THE DASH-PER SERVICE DEALER, THE COOLANT LIGHT STAYED ON, THE A/C HAD TO BE REPAIRED TWICE, AND THE ROTORS VIBRATED. *JB *SCC
NHTSA ID
567912
Incident
Oct 1, 2000
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 2, 2001
THERE IS AND HAS BEEN AN ENGINE KNOCK SINCE 7/2000, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM, GMC CONTENDS CARBON KNOCK, GETTING WORSE. IDLES ROUGH, TOLD BY DEALER AND GMC IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE. GMC SAYS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO HORNOR WARRANTY. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WARRANTY EXPRIRES, AND THE PISTON COMES THROUGH THE BLOCK. DRIVETRAIN HESTIATES WHEN IN GEAR.
NHTSA ID
752829
Incident
Jul 14, 2000
BrakesPowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Apr 11, 2001
BRAKES MALFUCTION; WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE PROPERLY, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, FRONT BEARINGS/ UNIVERSAL JOINT, AND REAR LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE REPLACED. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
NHTSA ID
885703
Incident
Jul 15, 2000
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 26, 2001
DRIVESHAFT EXPERIENCES THUMPING, THE NOISE CAN BE TEMPORARILY CORRECTED WHEN GREASING THE DRIVESHAFT YOKE OR SPLINE, HOWEVER THE THUMPING DOES COME BACK. *SLC
NHTSA ID
559206
Interior & seatsExterior lightingPowertrain (other)+2 more
Filed Sep 7, 2000
WHEN HITTING A BUMP THERE WAS A VERY LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END. TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP.DEALERSHIP'S OPINION WAS THAT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM A DFECTIVE RING AND PINION IN THE REAR AXLE. OWNER WAS TOLD THAT GMC WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. GMC DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM, AND WAS WORKING ON A SOLUTION. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK THE FRONT SEAT BELT SQUEAK AND HAS EXCESSIVE TENSION. REAR SEAT LATCH MALFUNCTIONS. UNDER HOOD LIGHT MALFUNCTIONS. *YH
NHTSA ID
869913
BrakesElectricalEngine+3 more
Filed Jul 21, 2000
Crash reported1 injury reported
WHILE COMING DOWN A HILL PUT FOOT ON BRAKES, AND IT FELT LIKE PUSHING ON A BRICK WALL. CONSUMER PROCEEDED THROUGH A STOP SIGN. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS BRAKE DOWN TWICK BEFORE VEHICLE WILL STOP.*AK THE BRAKES FAILED TWICE. THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HORN FAILED. KEYLESS ENTERY FAILED. DOOR LOCKS FAILED. INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED. THE FAN IN THE FRONT END IS VERY LOUD. THE SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP SHAFT BROKE. *YH
NHTSA ID
865823
Incident
Feb 28, 2000
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Mar 14, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH FRONT END AND DRIVETRAIN VIBRATION. FIRST INCIDENT COMMENCED AT 15-35 MPH, AND SECOND INCIDENT STARTED AT 50 MPH OR MORE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ID
858545
Incident
Feb 12, 2000
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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