2000 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 17, 2016 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tahoe years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Tahoe. That is the most of any Tahoe model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 64,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.

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

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Most common 2000 GMC Tahoe problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic4 · ~64,000 mi
Electrical System1
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1
Service Brakes1 · ~1 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic467%64,000——
Electrical System117%———
Electronic Stability Control (esc)117%———
Service Brakes117%1——
Steering117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 3 complaints
2002: 1200212005: 3200532014: 1201412016: 120161

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Tahoe.

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

  • Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
  • Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
  • Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
  • Throttle sticking (PE02021) — opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 1, 2002.

Recent owner reports

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

Was driving 15 mph was approaching a stop sign there was a van making a stop when i apply the brakes there was nothing peddle felt hard did not even move i used both of my feet pushed as hard as i could did not even slow down as the van started to drive off i ran in to to it . Van had no damage to…

Service Brakes · received Feb 17, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10836739

The last gmc recall for vehicles that shut off when driven over a bump, railroad tracks, etc. Did not include 2000 tahoe. I complained constantly from 2000 to ~2012 of the problem. I was always told that since they could not reconstruct the complaint by driving a couple of blocks, they could not do…

Steering · received Jun 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10598936

GMC YUKON 2000 VIN #[XXX] PURCHASED & RESIDENCE [XXX] ABS SENSOR FAILURE RECENT REPAIR FOR UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. [XXX] ABS DIAGNOSIS FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS DROPPING VOLTAGE-REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ABS SPEED SENSOR. ADVISED THAT RIGHT FRONT MAY OR MAY NOT…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137952

GMC YUKON 2000 VIN #[XXX] PURCHASED & RESIDENCE [XXX]. ABS SENSOR FAILURE. RECENT REPAIR FOR UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS. [XXX] ABS DIAGNOSIS FOUND THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR IS DROPPING VOLTAGE-REPLACED THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ABS SPEED SENSOR. ADVISED THAT RIGHT FRONT MAY OR MAY NOT…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10137984

Dt: having problems with the anti lock brakes at low speeds. The problem is being investigated on gmc vehicles. Sporadically the brakes make a noise, and driver has to pump the brakes to get vehicle to stop. While in a parking lot hit another car because of the malfunctioned. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 24, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10121984

Other GMC Tahoe years

← 1999 Tahoe · 2001 Tahoe →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Tahoe40
2002 Tahoe40
2001 Tahoe30
200060
1999 Tahoe40
1998 Tahoe20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Tahoe?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Tahoe?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC Tahoe a good year?

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