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2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 sits mid-pack among Suburban 1500 years: 72 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 70, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 68% of all reports (49 of 72), far ahead of fuel system at 4.

72

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Suburban 1500 years?

Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted240 complaints1994: 10 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 21 complaints1998: 16 complaints1999: 91 complaints2000: 72 complaints2001: 102 complaints2002: 144 complaints2003: 223 complaints2004: 220 complaints2005: 102 complaints2006: 35 complaints2007: 240 complaints2008: 131 complaints2009: 70 complaints2010: 70 complaints2011: 108 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 25 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 36 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes4968%
Fuel System46%
Tires & Wheels34%
Other34%
Airbags23%
Engine23%
Seat Belts23%
Seats23%
Visibility & Wipers11%
Steering11%
Climate Control (A/C & Heat)11%
Electrical System11%
Transmission11%

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E106000Tires & WheelsDecember 17, 2007 · 130,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“UPON STOPPING THE SUBURBAN, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM KICKED IN AT A LOW SPEED RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT AND REAR ENDING THE CAR IN FRONT OF US. I'M WORRIED FOR MY FAMILIES SAFETY WITH THIS SUBURBAN. UPDATED 11/07/11 *BF”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · October 26, 2011 · crash

“2000 SUBURBAN STALLED ON ME WITH MY FAMILY WITH NO OTHER SIGNS OF ANY PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO INCIDENT FUEL FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE A YEAR SINCE NEW FUEL PUMP HAS GONE OUT THIS IS THE THIRD CHEVY THAT I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · February 7, 2009

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEEL BELTED TIRE LOOSENED. THERE WAS ALSO A FLAT SPOT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, HE CAN FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · March 4, 2009

“EBCM FAILURE - ABS PUMP RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL RUN DOWN THE BATTERY. 2ND TIME EBCM HAS FAILED ON THIS VEHICLE. CALLED 800 NUMBER FOR CHEVY - THEY WOULD NOT HELP ME. DEALER WANTS $1100 TO FIX. *NM”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 26, 2006

“NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 02V178000: MY 2000, K1500, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN WAS HIT HEAD ON BY A SPEEDING 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT. BOTH VEHICLES SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND HAD TO BE TOWED AWAY. THE BUMPER AND GRILL WERE PUSHED BACK INTO THE RADIATOR AND OIL COOLER OF THE SUBURBAN. THE BUMPER FOLDER INTO A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · October 20, 2007 · crash

2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — common questions

Is the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Suburban 1500: 72 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2000 Suburban 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (49 complaints), fuel system (4 complaints), tires & wheels (3 complaints).

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 1500 years to avoid are 2007, 2003, 2004, 2002, 2008, 2011. The cleanest record among Suburban 1500 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.