Complaints
382
Crashes
30
Fires
8
Injuries
37
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Fuel Pump
Avg mileage:57,582 mi
#223 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:45,821 mi
Crash-related:3
#322 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | 23 | — | — | 57,582 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 23 | 3 | — | 45,821 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 22 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 20 | 2 | — | 153,120 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | 1 | — | 68,686 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | 62,591 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 16 | — | — | 59,530 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 13 | — | — | 89,851 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 60,544 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | — | 1 | 137,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 5 | 1 | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | 268,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 92,353 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | 3 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 | — | — | 73,009 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | — | — | — |
Fuel Pump
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,582
Parking-Brake Issues
23
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,821
Tires:Tread/Belt
22
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,686
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,591
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,530
Hydraulic Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,851
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,544
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
137,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
268,000
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,353
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,000
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,009
Structure:Body:Door
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has 382 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel Pump with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Fuel Pump (23 complaints, avg 57,582 mi); Parking-Brake Issues (23 complaints, avg 45,821 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (22 complaints, avg 60,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,064 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban include 30 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 37 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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