2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 13, 2026 · 67 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
About as many complaints as other years 10th of 22 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 10th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (23 complaints, 34%), typically at around 113,977 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic23 · ~113,977 mi
Service Brakes22 · ~165,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline3 · ~109,000 mi
Tires3 · ~77,500 mi
Equipment2 · ~95,150 mi
Parking Brake2 · ~118,000 mi
Seat Belts2
Seats2
Unknown or Other2 · ~121,051 mi
Air Bags1 · ~68,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2334%113,977——
Service Brakes2233%165,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline34%109,000——
Tires34%77,500——
Equipment23%95,150——
Parking Brake23%118,000——
Seat Belts23%———
Seats23%———
Unknown or Other23%121,051——
Air Bags11%68,000——
Electrical System11%142,000——
Engine11%144,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling11%142,000——
Fuel/propulsion System11%———
Power Train11%110,000——
Service Brakes, Electric11%105,000——
Steering11%56,244——
Visibility11%95,032——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 11 complaints
2006: 5200652007: 4200742008: 5200852009: 4200942010: 112010112011: 9201192012: 4201242013: 2201322014: 102014102015: 5201552016: 4201642017: 3201732026: 120261

n = 67 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 1999 N/A Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that there was an open recall associated with the VIN. The contact was provided the information for NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V122000 (SEAT BELTS). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who…

Seat Belts · received Mar 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11724148

While backing out of my driveway, the spare tire that is stored underneath the vehicle apparently broke free and fell to the street. Closer inspection revealed that the metal cable, used in conjunction with a winch to secure the full size spare tire, failed due to what appears to be corrosion…

Unknown or Other · received Nov 4, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11043299

Brake lines rusted thru. I have had several 80s 90s and 2000 2001. 2002 chevys with rusted brake lines which could have been a fatal accident.

Service Brakes · received Sep 21, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11024916

I've had to replace my fuel pump 3 times in the last 6 years. I found out that there was a recall in 2005, but i bought my vehicle in 2011. The dealership will not honor the recall because it's not a open recall any longer.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 13, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11022981

Was driving around 45mh and was coming to stop sign but when i went to use brake the pedal went to the floor. I kept pumping which seemed to help just enough to turn into the drive way of a mall that happened to be closed. I am so thankful that it was late at night or i would have smashed into…

Service Brakes · received Sep 17, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10907383

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 23 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.