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2000 GMC C6500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 GMC C6500, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage13kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 GMC C6500 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 GMC C6500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine: gasoline

Recall 02V-287 · Nov 4, 2002 · 2,011 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DAMAGED AIR CLEANER PARTS ARE DISLODGED FROM THEIR NORMAL POSITION, THESE PARTS COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND/OR HOT EXHAUST…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Sep 7, 2000 · 30,000 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other C6500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C6500 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What C6500 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE BRAKES JUST PULSATE VERY FAST WITH NO EFFECT. DROP PLOW TO STOP!! THE 2000 GMC 6 SERIES RECALLS SOUNDS LIKE THIS TRUCK BUT IS NOT ON ANY RECALL LIST. THE EGR VALVE IS ALSO CRACKED WHICH SOUNDS LIKE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CATCHING ON FIRE RECALL. *TR
Complaint 10643831 · Oct 10, 2014 · 13,000 miles

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