2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 282 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 157,357miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 282 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,357 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Opened tailgate glass while vehicle was parked in my driveway and it shifted to left and then the whole top came loose. And this could injury someone. The metal hinges the attach the glass to the vehicle are attached with a plastic or glue of some type that degenerates. If this occurs while diving the glass could detach and pose a safety issue. My understanding is that in 2005 GM redesigned the glass with bolts attaching it. Many owners on GM forum have had this problem and it is difficult or impossible to safely fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10956341, filed 2017-02, 157,363 miles“Openedtailgateglasswhilevehiclewasparkedinmydrivewayanditshiftedtoleftandthenthewholetopcameloose.andthiscouldinjurysomeone.themetalhingesthe attachtheglasstothevehicleareattachedwithaplasticorglueofsometypethatdegenerates.ifthisoccurswhiledivingtheglasscoulddetachandposeasafetyissue.my understandingisthatin2005gmredesignedtheglasswithboltsattachingit.manyownersongmforumhavehadthisproblemanditisdifficultorimpossibletosafelyfixit.I contactedgmsupportandtheystatedthatiwouldhavetotaketoagmdealerandhavefixedatmycost.ifeelitshouldbeasafetyrecallduetopoordesign.”
NHTSA complaint #10957133, filed 2017-02, 157,357 miles“My 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe spare tire cable(s) broke on sunday, sept 12. I was traveling less than 40mph coming onto an exit, looked in my rear view mirror and suddenly saw a tire that was not there seconds ago. I pulled to the side, backed up and realize my tire was in the middle of the highway belonged to me. Thank god, the person driving the car behind me was able to miss hitting it. Monday, september 13, I called Chevrolet customer service. I asked if there were similar reports of spare tires coming off from underneath vehicles? I was told by jovi no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356144, filed 2010-09, 208,000 miles“I have a 2000 chevy Tahoe. Recently the rear window glass hinge in the liftgate failed. The glue that connects the glass to the hinge failed and now the rear window is being held in place by only the latch and the other hinge. This is a major safety issue. If the glass were to fall out in the road it would be a major hazard to other motorists. This hinge has failed under normal use conditions and was in no way abused. I just called my local dealer, cox Chevrolet in bradenton, fl and they informed me it is not covered under warranty and the cost of a new one is over $1,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163324, filed 2006-07, 85,000 miles“Dt: the fan that cools the motor has no cage, had a kitten crawl into the fan when starting the vehicle. It cut the kitten ,and consumer had difficultly getting the kitten out.”
NHTSA complaint #10124296, filed 2005-06, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more
- 00V343000Oct 25, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2001, Suburban 2000–2001, GMC Yukon 2000–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10129889Feb 13, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 21 | 3% |
| 2014 | 10 | 11% |
| 2013 | 56 | 24% |
| 2012 | 37 | 21% |
| 2011 | 81 | 18% |
| 2010 | 89 | 28% |
| 2009 | 52 | 18% |
| 2008 | 79 | 15% |
| 2007 | 279 | 24% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 | 18 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 5% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
136 complaintsTires
23 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
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 28, 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