Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500

Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra 2500.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of GMC Sierra 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
1
Engine problems
1
Service Engine Light On problems
1

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem #1

Right rear manifold bolt broke allowing exhaust leak with accompanying noise. Repairs were made with subsequent failure. Dealers declined any type of warranty or other assistance. Subject bolt has failed for third time.

Engine problem #2

2000 GMC k2500 leaking water into engine. Is the extended life anti-freeze to blame? have heard reports of this. Does gm have recall for this problem?.

Service Engine Light On problem #3

While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart it, but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic replaced the electric ejection pump, however the problem recurred. No matter what speed the vehicle was going, the engine would die as the key was turned off. Sometimes the vehicle restarted immediately, but sometimes it wouldn't restart until it was "worked with. " the electric injection pump was replaced for a third time. Two new alternators had been placed in the vehicle but at times, frequently killed the pump which drained the battery. The vehicle had stopped in fast moving traffic. The emergency flashers were inoperative, sometimes there would be a hard start then the service engine soon light would come on, the vehicle would die when the headlights were turned on, the a/c switch had broken, and there were leaking lines.


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