2000 Chevrolet Suburban Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 5%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the seat belts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 5% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driver's shoulder harness retractor does not retract shoulder harness assembly. Have had the vehicle into the dealership for warranty repair on the shoulder harness assembly, but the repair work did not remedy the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10118403, filed 2005-04, 5,000 miles“On 4-8-00 I was stopped in a parking lot . My 6 year old son was sitting in the rear drivers side in the last bench. He reports turning around to look behind the seat . He stated to cry when I found himm he had the seatbelt around his neck with very little room left to breathe. I tried very briefly to help him. The seatbelt would only tighten. I released the buckle. My son had seconds to be saved from choking to death. Thank ghod my older son ran out of the car and someone had a pocket knife and we cut the seatbelt. …”
NHTSA complaint #721484, filed 2000-04“Vehicle not only has steering, linkage, seat belt, and brake problems as reported, but also accelerator sticks. Was repaired last in the fall of 2002, but as soon as temperature outside got to 60 fahrenheit the petal began to stick again. When you do get pedal to depress vehicle jumps forward rapidly. Does all the time when weather is warm.”
NHTSA complaint #10023006, filed 2003-06“Passenger's seatbelt will tighten up when clicking retractors inside. Consumer had to take seatbelt apart to take it out. He felt like he was in a straight jacket, it was so tight. Dealership was aware of problem. Dealer states they have fixed problem, however have not.”
NHTSA complaint #891464, filed 2001-06“Rear left shoulder belt after being pulled tight will release again. Being repaired at this time. On other two back belt buckles, female part is too large, so child seat cannot be used. Dealer found no solution for this problem so far.”
NHTSA complaint #878579, filed 2001-01Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 | 5 | 6% |
| 2018 | 5 | 6% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 5% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 | 11 | 2% |
| 1994 | 26 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 8% |
| 1990 | 6 | 11% |
| 1989 | 6 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 7% |
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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