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SuspensionPart report

2000 Chevrolet Suburban Suspension Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
2%of 282 total for the year
Median mileage
10,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 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.

“From the day I picked up this truck new I complained about the rusty chassis. I was told it was surface rust and that it would not cause any problems. Now the chassis is rusted to the point that I do not think the truck is safe.”

NHTSA complaint #10351533, filed 2010-08, 10,000 miles

“Vehicle was taken to dealer for a loud noise that could be heard from the right front wheel when the wheel was turned hard to the right, the dealership would fix this by greasing the steering stops, however after a couple hundred miles the problem would return, a service rep informed consumer that the area of the suspension was metal on metal and would need to be frequently lubricated because there was no way to retain grease on those parts.”

NHTSA complaint #559311, filed 2001-08

“While driving at 10mph consumer heard some noise in the front of vehicle. Dealer found front hub bearings, and upper/ lower ball joints were coming off.”

NHTSA complaint #10026974, filed 2003-07

“Rattling noises are heard from front end of vehicle, dealer replaced the catalytic converter in an attempt to correct the problem, however this did not work.”

NHTSA complaint #561821, filed 2001-06

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202322%
202211%
202121%
202025%
201822%
201721%
2016115%
2015297%
201447%
201322%
201211%
201111%
200831%
200731%
200614%
200522%
200473%
200393%
200262%
2001113%
200072%
1999335%
1998147%
1997195%
1996103%
1995112%
1994111%
199320%
199221%
1985111%

Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

Brakes
98 complaints
Fuel system
40 complaints
Tires
40 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Seat belts
13 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Equipment
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