Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2000 GMC Sierra 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
Faulty inside door handles and mechanicisms. The door handle itself will break or the connecting mechanism will break not allowing the occupants any ability to leave from the vehicle in case of an emergency or otherwise causing them to be trapped inside. This is particularly dangerous in a fire, submerged in water or windows freezing shut from ice or snow.