2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Just like every other chevy with the 4.8l or 5.3l engine, the exhaust manifold bolts broke off. Causing an exhaust leak, and shortening the lifetime of the vehicle. Epa should be involved, as most of these vehicles experience this issue. It is ridiculously expensive to fix, $2500+.”
NHTSA complaint #10564337, filed 2014-02, 144,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
- 10082814Aug 2, 2016This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 50% |
| 2025 | 14 | 44% |
| 2023 | 10 | 59% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 12 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
47 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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