- The problem
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks and school bus chassis equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle safety record
2000 GMC B Series Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 GMC B Series have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2001 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough B Series years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 GMC B Series recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets. The tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
- The risk
- If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. Owner notification began april 24, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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GMC B Series: every year compared
All B Series years2000 GMC B Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 GMC B Series | 0 | 2 | - | |
| 2000 GMC C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 GMC Blazer | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C Series | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C Pickup | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C/K Chassis Cab | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2000 GMC B Series
Does the 2000 GMC B Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC B Series: tie rod assembly (April 2001); tie rod assembly (April 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 GMC B Series had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2000 GMC B Series has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data