Gmc K1500 2000
Model K1500 made in 2000 by Gmc got 13 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and unknown or other. The car had one investigation (parking brake).
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4695 | 09/01/2009 | 10032435 | Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r | 03/24/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 010730021 | 05/01/2001 | 619742 | This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt | 06/26/2001 | |
| 010730020 | 04/01/2001 | 619715 | Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt | 06/25/2001 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 010730002B | 05/01/2001 | 010730002A | 619741 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt | 06/26/2001 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PE03057 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/08/2003 | 04/09/2004 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part is also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake is intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear is caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||
| EA04011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/09/2004 | 05/10/2005 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 05V161000 | |
| In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. a total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi is aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis is closed. for additional information, see the attached closing report. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 05/21/2005 | 98000 | 50 | 01/03/2000 |
| The fuel gauge quits at various times, reading zero and the low fuel light comes on. it seems to be a relay problem in the instrument panel. the off duration is getting longer and is not realted to fuel tank level nor to vehicle movement. shutting the ignition switch off and then back to on will usually cure the problem. some times when the fuel gauge comes on the level rises very slowly, taking several minutes to reach the full level with the tank full. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 70000 | 30 | 06/04/2001 |
| Gas gauge on 2000 gmc k1500 pick up truck working erratic. sometimes gauge goes to empty and then a check engine light goes on. i understand that a lot of people with these trucks are having the same problem. gmc needs to have a recall thanks. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 09/08/2005 | 70000 | 30 | 06/04/2001 |
| Gas gauge on 2000 gmc k1500 pick up truck working erratic. sometimes gauge goes to empty and then a check engine light goes on. i understand that a lot of people with these trucks are having the same problem. gmc needs to have a recall thanks. *jb | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 11/07/2002 | |||
| While driving at low speeds the accelerator pedal will stick when gas is applied. consumer has to slam on gas pedal for it to disengage. please provide more details.ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/15/2004 | 29000 | 10 | 02/17/2000 |
| Abs activating even on dry pavement with moderate braking, significantly extending braking distances | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/15/2006 | 98000 | 4 | 11/20/2004 |
| When i apply brakes on dry pavements the anti lock braking prevents me from stopping. the brake pedal is forced up when i apply pressure causing me to push real hard for the vehicle to stop. this occurs very often when there is bumps in the road that my tires are rolling over as i apply my brakes causing for increased stopping distance. *nm | |||
| 05/04/2001 | 12431 | 1 | 09/09/1999 |
| Dt: contact states: when he has a load on this truck the brakes feel like they are failing. when he applies the brakes, they go to the floor. dealer replaced the master cylinder, but it didn't fix the problem. sometimes when sitting still and just idling caller can press on the brakes and they will go to the floor. general motors says this is a normal occurrence.*ak *jb | |||
| 07/22/2002 | |||
| When hitting a bump in road will lose brake control, and it will be hard to stop. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 10/10/2005 | 59910 | 30 | 03/02/2003 |
| 1-i noticed brake failure at slow stopping speeds and the abs warning light stayed on. 2- this caused a few close calls as far as almost hitting structures or vehicles directly in front of me. 3-took to the dealer and was told it was the wheel speed sensor located in the wheel hub and replaced at a cost of $500.00 plus . also found out that this is a recall for east coast only recall # nhtsa id # 05v379000. because this is a defective part on east coast i feel it should apply to my vehicle as well even though i'm on the west coast. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 06/17/2005 | 93000 | 3 | 11/01/2000 |
| Dt: the brake line on the rear wheel on the driver's side broke three times. on the june 17, 2005 it broke again at the same location . it was breaking in the flare inside the fitting. when the consumer applied the brakes it sprayed brake fluid all over the place. *ak *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/03/2009 | 135556 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 gmc k1500. the contact was performing an oil change while the vehicle was mounted on the lift. suddenly, he heard a loud noise and the rear of the vehicle plunged to the ground with the remainder of the cab still mounted on the lift. the vehicle's frame failed without warning. there were no injuries. the manufacturer was notified and stated that they were not financially responsible for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired and is currently inoperable. the failure and current mileages were 135,556. updated 03-27-09 *bf updated 03/31/09. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Consumer could feel a very bad vibration coming from front of car. consumer stated it got worse when slowing down. *ak | |||
| 02/21/2000 | |||
| Vehicle would be pulling excessively to the right while being driven. speed did not play a factor. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic it was characteristic of vehicle. mechanic realigned the tires. problem not solved. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | PINE BLUFF | GEORGE MOTES | 870-534-3020 | |
| TN | MORRISTOWN | 37814 | RUSTY WALLACE PONTIAC/GMC |