2000 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 14%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,984miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 14% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,984 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In the process of replacing the fuel pump for the 3rd time.. First one was under warranty but the next 2 are on me..now my mechanic informed me of a newer design ... Should have came out earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #10882348, filed 2016-07, 225,000 miles“While my carwas just sitting at a light and the moment I tried to pull off the car stalled as if it was not receiving any gas. It putted and then it stop in the middle of the street. While the car behind me was clearly not paying any attention I was rear-ended. The dealership stated it was due to my fuel pump. I just purchased my 2000 chevy Suburban in oct. 2006. My question to is how long does the recall last?”
NHTSA complaint #10191481, filed 2007-05, 150,000 miles“Vehicle stalled, hestitated when started, smoked when vehicle is first started, did not register gas correctly, gas needle would float. I was told my vehicle is not part of the current recall, however, I have experienced the same problems as noted on the recall and my vehicle was manufactured the same year.”
NHTSA complaint #10118489, filed 2005-04, 68,000 miles“2000 Chevrolet silverado 4x4 replaced the fuel pump 3 times by 70000 miles it was bad when I traded it in on a 2000 Suburban, have 66500 miles on Suburban and have replaced the fuel pump twice and its bad again, something needs to be done I'm starting to look at...gulp... Fords.”
NHTSA complaint #10010193, filed 2003-03, 60,000 miles“I was going on vacation and driving and engine died .failure was fuel pump short and was bare wires exposed by melting same as in your NHTSA action number pe04042 and ea04026. Parts were replaced and please note that not a general motors dealership within a 100 -miles plus had the fuel pump in stock. I was told it was too expensive to stock . This is their one of their main engines and no one stocks them!? Plus this was a friday and no said they could get to my 2000 Suburban till tuesday period!”
NHTSA complaint #10110021, filed 2005-02, 54,573 milesRelated recalls
- 05V155000Apr 14, 2005Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain…Covers: Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2001, GMC Yukon XL 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 6 | 5% |
| 2022 | 13 | 10% |
| 2021 | 32 | 16% |
| 2020 | 3 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 27 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 3% |
| 2007 | 11 | 4% |
| 2005 | 8 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 7% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 27 | 9% |
| 2001 | 60 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 14% |
| 1999 | 37 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 46 | 11% |
| 1996 | 23 | 6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 3 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
98 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 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