2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 70%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 70% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Emergency brake went out around 30,000 est first time. I replaced the shoes not sure what year/ but now the left side no shoe left. The clips do not hold the shoes in place and end up wearing out the shoe and diskhat. Note: this is a very poor design. For years I never used the ebrake now I have converted the suburban over to a manual transmission and need the ebrake.”
NHTSA complaint #10781792, filed 2015-10, 30,000 miles“I applied the brakes and the pedal traveled all the way to the floor...I pumped them and was able to stop to avoid collision...I inspected the truck and saw brake fluid coming from under the vehicle above the fuel tank...I've seen numerous reports about this issue....the cheapest estimate was 600.00 dollars to fix...I will attempt to repair myself if it's not to difficult.”
NHTSA complaint #10747165, filed 2015-08, 189,766 miles“Was driving around 45mh and was coming to stop sign but when I went to use brake the pedal went to the floor. I kept pumping which seemed to help just enough to turn into the drive way of a mall that happened to be closed. I am so thankful that it was late at night or I would have smashed into someone. Shop said main brake line rusted through, a common problem that chevy could care less about. Very sad chevy........”
NHTSA complaint #10907383, filed 2016-09, 196,000 miles“Driving on paved road and slowed down to make turn. Brake pedal went all the way to floor and could not stop normally. Braking was very poor. There was no warning light and this was a sudden failure in braking performance. Cause was due to severely corroded brake line. I had 7 people in the car and I am grateful we were not on the highway at the time because this could have been deadly.”
NHTSA complaint #10574199, filed 2014-03, 199,000 miles“Brake lines on my 2000 GM suburban rotted out, lost my brakes while driving. I see a lot of people have the same problem so there must be a recall by now, how do I get this recall, thank god know one got hurt. I will be going to tv and the local papers with this plus my lawyer to make sure know one gets hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10408944, filed 2011-06, 133,652 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 2 | 12% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 | 8 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 21% |
| 2003 | 65 | 37% |
| 2002 | 66 | 55% |
| 2001 | 48 | 52% |
| 2000 | 47 | 70% |
| 1999 | 50 | 68% |
| 1998 | 4 | 29% |
| 1997 | 5 | 31% |
| 1996 | 5 | 56% |
| 1995 | 2 | 25% |
| 1994 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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