2000 GMC Suburban

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2000 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:53.546Z

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
15

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2000 15 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2000 15 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 15 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2000: 15 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

4 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Tires

3 of 15 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60MPH on highway and heard a poppying noise. She lost control of vehicle, and she veered from lane to lane. A front left finder hit meridan strip, and she sprung around the rear end.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-30

I had these 16 inch wilderness tires on my last Suburban. A year ago I was on my way home from a trip when we had to change the tire. It was riding rough and uneven. After taking off the tire, I could see that it was coming apart.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-31

Suspension

2 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-07

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-09-22Service brakes, hydraulic00V222000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

  2. R
    2003-03-07Structure03V094000 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.…

    Remedy: 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…

  3. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2000 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V222000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 03V094000 · Structure

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FAQ

Is the 2000 GMC Suburban reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Suburban?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Suburban have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.