Five problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2000 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact stated the brakes on GMC pickup at 21,000 miles failed, and had the rotors and pads replaced on 7-30-04. The brakes were not stopping vehicle at low speeds of 10 miles or less. On 8-26-05 he had the rust cleaned off because he was having trouble with the brakes again at 23,890 miles. The dealer told him there was a recall on the same problem in canada.
There would be extended stopping distance when stopping at any speed. Dealership informed/repaired the rusted rear brake pads/disc. The rear rotors were heavily corroded with pieces breaking off which reduced the braking surface to less than 50 %.
I purchased a 2000 GMC Sierra 9 months ago as a "GMC certified used vehicle" from a dealer with 33,000 miles on it. Now, at only 10,000(not hard) miles later,the front brake pads came apart & took chunks of metal out of both rotors,resulting in a $500. 00 front brake job(new rotors & pads). I don't think 10,000 miles is lot to ask from a set of pads & rotors,that the dealer's service dept said had 40% life left @ delivery.
The rear passenger brake pad experienced premature failure. Dealership notified.
Brakes on the vehicle have had very noticeable wear on pads, but brakes still have gone out. Consumer has taken vehicle into dealership about 5 times for brakes. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause.