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2000 GMC Suburban Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
47,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 GMC Suburban (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Suburban. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires (3) and engine cooling (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 231 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the vacuum and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Tires complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Consumer was in heavy traffic, and he said that traffic in front of him came to a stand still. He was within two car lengths behind another vehicle. Consumer applied brakes and hit vehicle in front of him. Upon impact, airbags didn't go off. Also had problem stopping with ABS braking system.”

NHTSA complaint #875682, filed 2000-11

Tires: “At 52073 miles consumers Suburban stalled while driving. ***no answer required*** the fuel pump failed three times. The transmission was replaced, the tires had worn out and was separating, the engine light had come on due to the air injector and the rear parking brakes had worn out.”

NHTSA complaint #10142128, filed 2005-10, 23,000 miles

Engine cooling: “2000 Suburban's malfunctioning computer warning lights were replaced per recall. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. Consumer was told that he computer need to be replaced. ***nar*** the dealer informed the consumer that the necessary parts to perform the recall would not be available until november 2005. In november 2005 the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they claimed that they fixed the vehicle.. After recall repairs the service engine light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #10155189, filed 2006-03

Fuel system: “While driving on state road 100 about 65-70 MPH. The vehicle completely shut down. There was no warning. The vehicle was taken in for a check up, and was told that it was the fuel pump. The consumer had the fuel pump replaced. The consumer was concerned because their four children would occupy the vehicle as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10095327, filed 2004-11, 71,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,000 and 71,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2533%25–5033%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 47,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2000520012002200420052006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 GMC Suburban → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 231 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 231 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Suburban

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003530,0001———Not enough data
2002772,0001———Not enough data
20015—2———Not enough data
20001547,0002———Stable
199928578,8001—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199810090,1962—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199720096,8002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199617283,3323—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1995227125,0006—13Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1994411113,0003—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1993212114,0000—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199280170,1182—13Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199130206,0952—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199022—2—13—Stable
19891713,9822—12—Stable
19888—2———Not enough data
19878—0———Not enough data
19845—0———Not enough data

All GMC Suburban model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 GMC Suburban have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Suburban as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 GMC Suburban is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by tires with 3.

Has the 2000 GMC Suburban been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 GMC Suburban reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,000 miles and the middle half falls between 23,000 and 71,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.