2000 Chevrolet Suburban Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,934miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,934 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.
“The air conditioner compressor sheared contaminating the whole system. Gm recommends changing the whole system at a cost of 3to4 thousand dollars. The second compressor has already failed. I have checked into this and happens quite often. Gm needs to step up and issue a recall on these faulty compressor this happens just after the warranty runs out.”
NHTSA complaint #10023508, filed 2003-06, 53,867 miles“Air conditioner compressor seized up resulting in failure of the entire system and causing it to be contaminated. The dealer recommends replacement of the complete A/C system. Gm has developed a new design implying they are aware of the defects in the system however; they are offering no compensation to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10028987, filed 2003-07, 60,000 miles“2000 Chevrolet Suburban air conditioner compressor bracket broke completely off the engine dropping the compressor and bracket on the steering idler arm and affecting the steering. This is the third failure of the air conditioner system. (compressor failure at 62.000 2 july 2002, new compressor severe noise at only 32,000 miles on it, hose failure middle of may 2003 and broken bracket on 17 jul 03 with 101,420 miles on the vehicle).”
NHTSA complaint #10028763, filed 2003-07, 101,420 miles“2000 Chevrolet Suburban problems with the hoist mechanism that is holding the spare tire underneath of the vehicle. The tire dealer was unable to release the spare tire, because the hoist mechanism was corroded. Another dealership informed the consumer it was not uncommon for the mechanism to become frozen from corrosion. The dealer was unable to lubricate it, so therefore the entire unit had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10132391, filed 2005-08“I have been through 4 air conditioning systems in 8 months. Each time they have completely replaced the entire system including the compressor. The first time the system actually imploded into the refrigeration lines.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 5 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
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 complaintsAir bags
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.
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