no report yet
Structure
Risk. THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
2000 GMC SuburbanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Suburban, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 29, 2006. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 GMC Suburban has problems
15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Tires1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Power train
2Suspension
2Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling
1Structure
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2000 GMC Suburban recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other Suburban year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Suburban median. How we score
'66'74'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2000 GMC Suburban, and the recalls they led to.
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Suburban owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 14 TIMES. VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AFTER DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK
WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPAIRED VEHICLE 6 TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, AND HE SAID THAT TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF HIM CAME TO A STAND STILL. HE WAS WITHIN TWO CAR LENGTHS BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. ALSO HAD PROBLEM STOPPING WITH ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. *AK
Own a 2000 Suburban?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.