2000 Chevrolet Suburban Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The consumer stated when the brakes were applied, the ABS activated. The dealer found the left front speed sensor dropped out at 8 MPH, the left front hub bearing was replaced. Also, the air bag light illuminated on the dashboard, the dealer found the air bag opened and ordered a driver side air bag.”
NHTSA complaint #10038326, filed 2003-10, 30,000 miles“The consumer was hit from behind by a pick up which was traveling about 55 MPH, upon impact the vehicle went 118 feet through a fence, the second third row seats collapsed as they were pushed forward after impact, the passenger seat came off the track completely, the driver and passenger seats also collapsed during impact and the air bags failed to deploy, driver and passenger sustained back and neck injuries. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562427, filed 2001-08“A tire sheared off, another truck crossing median began heading straight to consumer's vehicle. Driver attempted to manuever, but ran off the road. Upon frontal off centered impact at 60 MPH, and dual air bags failed to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #8017775, filed 2002-09“While driving at 25 MPH an accident occurred, and seatbelt did not tighten/ airbag did not deploy. . Please provide any further information, and identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #8002321, filed 2002-01“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 60mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Vehicle rolled over, and vehicle exploded. There were minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #878851, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 02V178000Jul 1, 2002On 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…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2000, GMC Sierra 2000, Chevrolet Silverado 2000 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 3% |
| 2015 | 11 | 3% |
| 2014 | 15 | 25% |
| 2013 | 28 | 24% |
| 2012 | 25 | 25% |
| 2011 | 66 | 45% |
| 2010 | 52 | 44% |
| 2009 | 38 | 36% |
| 2008 | 96 | 45% |
| 2007 | 146 | 50% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 10 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 20 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
98 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsTires
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology