2000 GMC Z-71
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
4 complaints
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- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Anti lock brakes malfunctioning and engaging at slow speeds. "the left front dump valve activating due to left front sensor dropping out at 5MPH" left front wheel sensor needs to be replaced. old part IS not available. *nm
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Exterior lighting › Headlights
Daytime running lights and tail lights only on left side don't work. Fuses and bulbs have been checked and replaced. GMC was notified, and was not aware of problem. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Consumer states that when attempting to make a rapid stop, brakes will not work if vehicle hits a bump, dealer informed consumer that this was normal for vehicle. *slc
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar · Suspension › Rear
Power steering went out. Also, steering column was replaced. Vehicle taken 3 times to dealer for a rattling in rear end. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
- 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…
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
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