2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2015 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Suburban 2500 years
Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. That ranks 6th out of 16 Suburban 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 100,202 miles. 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 2500 problems

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

Service Brakes3 · ~100,202 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~101,544 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~95,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~101,532 mi
Steering1 · ~101,532 mi
Structure1 · ~86,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes343%100,202——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic229%70,000——
Fuel/propulsion System114%101,544——
Fuel System, Gasoline114%95,000——
Power Train114%101,532——
Steering114%101,532——
Structure114%86,600——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 3 complaints
2007: 1200712010: 1201012012: 2201222015: 320153

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500.

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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.

Fuel was pouring out from the top portion of the fuel tank, on my year 2000 chevrolet suburban 2500 where the line goes into the pump at the tank. There was a serious potential fire hazard from fuel pouring onto the exhaust system while driving. I had a certified service station remove the fuel…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 15, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10705924

I noticed my 2000 chevrolet - suburban k2500 vehicle pulling to the left at light to moderate braking. Noticed oil like stains to under side of drivers front wheel well area. I had it inspected by a certified service station. During inspection they found a leak coming from the brake hydro booster…

Power Train · received Apr 15, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10705945

We bought our 2000 suburban in 2002 with only 3000 miles .this was a secret service fleet vehicle with hardly any miles on it . We have had this vehicle to date with only 88,727miles on it. Last summer after pulling our 31 foot camper back from vacation i noticed that i was leaking brake fluid in…

Service Brakes · received Mar 1, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10691324

I left my residence to run an errrand and a deer ran out in front of my vehicle. I hit the brake pedal hard to avoid hitting the deer and a brake line ruptured. I was able to slow down and eventually stop and carefully returned home with the brakes barely working. Upon inspection, the brake lines…

Service Brakes · received Sep 2, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10473313

Rusted brake lines blown and gas line very rusted. *tt

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jan 29, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10445772

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 2500 model years, the 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.