The Lemon Index2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is better than average by owner complaints: 118 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 71, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 13 to 15 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Tahoe year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 281 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Tahoe 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 55K to 120K miles on the car (147 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 58K–113K miles
Recalls 10
- 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, …
- equipment 2007
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE.
- 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…
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- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
- 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.
- seats 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS…
- 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…
- 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.
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 457 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some owners may comment on a hesitation, sag or a stumble on initial acceleration after the…
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
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
- ClosedParking brake failure2005–2006
- ClosedUnwanted low-speed abs activation2005
- ClosedSteel wheel rim fracture2003
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $4300–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe owner · NHTSA complaint 888109
More owner reports
The abs brakes activate at very low speeds (1 - 5 mph) on dry surfaces causing the breaking distance to significantly increase.
NHTSA complaint 10051125
Consumer's left foot is interfering with the brake pedal due to the location and design of the electrical panel which is bolted to the right underneath the brake pedal, not allowing significant leg and foot room.
NHTSA complaint 863324
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 71; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Tahoe year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (26%), tires (14%) and visibility (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
10 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 Tahoe get?
13 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 55,000 and 120,000 miles. The middle report was at 79,300 miles, from 147 complaints.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Tahoe year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 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