Most common 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Share of the 67 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints by model year
Best Suburban 1500 years: 1995, 1996, 1997. Years to avoid: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004, 2007. Compare all years →
What 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners say
Brakes all 47 →
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal extended to the floorboard without warning. The contact swerved in order to avoid crashing into another vehicle. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal and it returned to normal. The contact was able to drive the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred while the contact was driving approximately 55 MPH. The contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder was faulty and needed to be replaced. …
I was driving my 2000 Suburban at 60 MPH on the highway on September 29,2015 when I needed to brake for traffic. The brake started to stop but then went all the way to the floor. I had no brakes and had to go into the ditch in order to prevent a serious collision. There was a main brake line failure. I have contacted Chevrolet about the failure but they have yet taken any responsibility for the poor design. This issue is very well documented all over the internet for rust failure on brakelines on this vehicle and yet Chevrolet has yet to notify anyone of the possibility of complete brake failure and more importantly, done anything to correct the problem. This needs to be addressed before anyone is killed. I was driving with my 18 month old granddaughter at the time. If I had not acted quickly, the outcome could have been devastating.
Fuel & propulsion system
Dt*: the contact stated a NHTSA recall letter # 05V155000 , pertaining to the fuel pump, was received. A service dealer was contacted, who stated the parts were unavailable at the time. On July 26 2005, the vehicle was taken to a service dealer due to the engine misfiring, and injector issues. The dealer removed and cleaned the fuel tank, replaced the fuel modulator, the number 2 and number 7 injectors, vapor canister, vent solenoid, fuel filter, and cleaned the fuel rail lines. The repair was brought to the attention of the manufacturer, who stated that the contact was not eligible for reimbursement. The contact continued to receive recall notices for this issue to the present day.
2000 Suburban stalled on me with my family with no other signs of any problems leading up to incident fuel filter has been changed twice a year since new fuel pump has gone out this is the third Chevy that I've had this problem with.
Wheels & tires
Tread separation on continental sport lt SUV tire size p265/70r16. Tires were purchased from walmart and 3 out of 4 have had thread separation. The first two, the seller replaced them with new one and since it happened in the city at low speed, no damage. Third one was at interstate i4 at 70 MPH. Speed and suddenly the rear back tire make a banging noise hitting the fender and under the vehicle and following by heavy vibration and blow out. I was able to control the car and safely get to the break down lane. Heavy damage to the left fender, running board and damage to brake line and the driver side of the vehicle from rubber hitting the car. My car is Chevy Suburban and tire has less than 10,000 miles on them. The tires are continental p265/70r16. As I went to walmart, they do not carry the continental tires any more. …
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The vehicle has Firestone wilderness at tires. The contact stated that the steel belted tire loosened. There was also a flat spot in the middle of the tire. While driving at low speeds, he can feel the difference. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact changed the tire himself. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 06/12/09 updated 06/16/09
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good car?
Based on 67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Suburban 1500 rates better than average: 61% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Suburban 1500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The brakes — 47 complaints, 70% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › control unit/module. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (4) and wheels & tires (3).
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1996 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004 and 2007. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 118,000 miles; 7% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.