2000 GMC Suburban Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Suburban. That ranks 6th out of 10 Suburban model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 15owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 GMC Suburban problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 20% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 GMC Suburban recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2000 suburban's malfunctioning computer warning lights were replaced per recall. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. Consumer was told that he computer need to be replaced. *ts ***nar*** the dealer informed the consumer that the necessary parts to perform the…
At 52073 miles consumers suburban stalled while driving. ***no answer required*** *ts the fuel pump failed three times. The transmission was replaced, the tires had worn out and was separating, the engine light had come on due to the air injector and the rear parking brakes had worn out. *sc
Replaced transmission just over the 40,000 mile mark and now having more problems with car as car dies or stall when traveling between 1-10 mph
While driving on state road 100 about 65-70 mph. The vehicle completely shut down. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken in for a check up, and was told that it was the fuel pump. The consumer had the fuel pump replaced. The consumer was concerned because their four children would occupy the…
Consumer states rear window is tinted, can not see through it when backing up at night. Ts
Other GMC Suburban years
← 1999 Suburban · 2001 Suburban →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Suburban | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Suburban | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Suburban | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Suburban | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 15 | 2 |
| 1999 Suburban | 285 | 1 |
| 1998 Suburban | 100 | 2 |
| 1997 Suburban | 200 | 2 |
| 1996 Suburban | 172 | 3 |
| 1995 Suburban | 227 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Suburban?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, tires, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Suburban?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 GMC Suburban a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban model years, the 2000 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.