This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact observed that the rear tailgate support cable was severely rusted. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall, but the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 351,000. Updated 02/19/16 updated 3/23/18
All frame supports a rotted need them welded. GMC does not stand behind their products. How come Toyota had to replace their frames but GM don't have to.
While trying to sell my vehicle, an auto service facility discovered serious frame corrosion which could prove to be a safety issue. The corrosion seems excessive and suggests design and/or material deficiencies. I have had to replace all brake lines and have had transmission shift linkage failure, all due to rust. Also, excessive body rust in the lower rocker panels has occurred, more of a cosmetic problem, but indicative of the pervasive rust problem that exists.
Rust- had to replace all the brake lines, rocker panels and cab corners, gas tank straps rusted out and broke off.both spring shackles broke from rust and had to be replaced, the frame had to be fixed(cracked) and now the shock mounts have rusted off and have to be fixed and its only got 115,000 miles.
My 2000 GMC Sierra's frame is extremely rusted. Parts of the frame have rusted completely through. All the brakes lines have been replaced due to rust as have many other brake parts. I purchased the truck used but previous owner stated he replaced the brake lines due to a low speed accident.
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- Sugarloaf, NY, USA