2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“I took my chevy 2000 Tahoe ltd, for its first calif. Smog test and was told everything was fine except the gas tank cap. The cap failed the pressure test and escaping fumes could cause an explosion. I had the cap replaced and was further told, this test failure is happening to all 2000 model year tahoes, surburbans & sliverados this technicians has tested. Is this possible hazard and correcting it the responsibility of Chevrolet/GM???”
NHTSA complaint #10060035, filed 2004-02, 25,919 miles“I have a 2000 Tahoe Chevrolet ltd. Since 3/04 it has failed to start about 7 or 8 times. It usually occurs in the morning when I'm leaving for work. Once we were on our way to the hospital for my 14 month old's broken arm. It turns over but will not start. I have had it checked several times. When the shop checks it several hours later, it starts. They have replaced several items. None of which have worked. They told me that they couldn't find anything wrong with it and they were just replacing things that might be causing the problem. It's very frustrating.”
NHTSA complaint #10086829, filed 2004-08, 80,000 miles“Whilst driving home from upstate ny to my home in nj, the fuel pump on my Chevrolet Tahoe failed suddenly and catastrophically. I was driving at 65 MPH at the time and with the failure of the pump, I lost all power, including steering and brakes. I very narrowly avoided an accident and other traffic. This was very scary and trying to steer and brake without power is not easy. This is the 3rd time that a fuel pump has failed on a Tahoe owned by myself, although the other 2 times the failure was while parked and not at high speed. My current car has 72,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018619, filed 2003-05, 72,000 miles“Brake line corrosion!! (all lines!), one ruptured, lost brakes, forced off road to stop, extended braking distance, almost crashed. Driving home from airport at 1am, getting off highway, brake pedal went all the way to floor.... Brakes kicked in approx. 90-95% of the way to the floor, but took forever to stop. Another car was at traffic light off the highway, and I was forced into the grass on the side of the road before car came to full stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10434995, filed 2011-11, 103,000 miles“Dt:the contact stated the fuel pump short circuited inside the fuel tank while driving at 70 MPH and it lost power. He managed to pull the vehicle off the road without any power steering or power brakes. He found the fuse tha blew out and changed it. He was able to drive the vehicle home. Took the vehicle to a certified mechanic, the fuel pump was replaced at contact's cost. He contacted the manufacturer, and there was recall, but did not include this year, make and model.”
NHTSA complaint #10140679, filed 2005-10, 89,500 milesRelated 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
136 complaintsTires
23 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
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