The Lemon Index2000 Chevrolet Suburban.
The 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is about average by owner complaints: 153 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 104, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 12 recalls, and it gets 13 to 14 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Suburban year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 356 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Suburban year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 53K to 134K miles on the car (202 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 53K–120K miles
- fuel system, gasoline complaints mostly came at 49K–95K miles
- parking brake complaints mostly came at 9K–95K miles
Recalls 12
- wheels 2007
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, …
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
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- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
- fuel system, gasoline 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
- transmission & drivetrain 2005
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST.
- body structure 2003
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.
- airbags 2002
ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERT…
- tires 2001
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WILDERNESS LE TIRES (BOTH BLACK AND RAISED WHITE LETTER TIRES) PRODUCED DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2000 (THE SEVENTEENTH WEEK OF 2000) AT THE CUERNAVACA, MEXICO PLANT WITH TIRE SERIAL NUMBERS V672WL11…
- brakes 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- body structure 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- brakes 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM POWER, 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 478 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
- Subject regarding power window feature and customer complaints of an inoperative rear window…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2011–2015
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2010–2011
- ClosedParking brake failure2005–2006
- ClosedUnwanted low-speed abs activation2005
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Fuel cost and engines
About $4600–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle was equipted with firestone wilderness tires. While traveling at 70mph tires completely blewout. Dealer replaced the tires free of charge.
2000 Chevrolet Suburban owner · NHTSA complaint 866566
More owner reports
Due to a malfunction within the abs braking system, upon depressing the brake pedal, service brakes pulsated which caused extended stopping distances.
NHTSA complaint 10033794
Electric window on both 2nd seat on left and right sides have failed due to failure of motor or regulator. Also, vehicle was vibrating when driving over 65 mph due to firestone wilderness tire blowout.
NHTSA complaint 867272
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 104; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Suburban year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (24%), brakes (14%) and visibility (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban have?
12 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban get?
13 to 14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Suburban problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,400 and 134,000 miles. The middle report was at 85,500 miles, from 202 complaints.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban cost in fuel a year?
About $4600 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Suburban year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works