Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Suburban owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have had problems since day one on this Suburban. Most recently the two above. I checked the warranty work that was done on my Suburban and it was over a page of claims. I just cannot remember the dates the items I checked occured. The fuel pump problem was long in the coming, they just didn't know what the problem was. I spent outside of warranty hundreds of dollars on the fuel system. This left us stranded 3 times! This last time cost me $765. Today, the ABS sytem died. They say it's going to cost me close to a $1000 to repair. I purchased the Suburban because it was safe to carry my wife and 7 kids. So far, we have been stuck on the road, lost vacation time and just can't feel safe anymore. Now I don't have brakes. Thanks for letting me vent. Kent dold
In late June 2005, my wife was driving our 2000 Suburban. During a turning maneuver her power steering went out. The dealer doing the repair said a power steering rod had broken, and it cost just under $800 to repair. Later, I saw NHTSA recall id 05V005000, which reports broken shafts in power steering pumps on some Suburban models. I called the dealer and was told my vehicle was not involved in the recall, but the similarity seems too strong to understand why this would be the case. My VIN is [redacted]. Updated 07/18/2012
Consumer states: the power steering and brakes went out immediately, not forewarned. It was raining. A new power steering pump was replaced as well as as the hydro-boost power brake booster and the serpentine belt had to be replaced.
While driving at any speed steering wheel stuck. When this occurred it felt like driving without power steering assist. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the power steering pump. Also water and fuel pumps were replaced.
While driving a rattling noise was heard in the steering column. Consumer scheduled an appointment with the dealer for repairs. The dealer discovered the intermediate shaft was loose and needed to be repacked.
My 2000 Chevrolet Suburban lost all power steering when turning wheel left to avoid sliding on ice. Harbor Chevrolet/michigan city in replaced power steering pump; total cost $650.10, including towing.
Re 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4. Vehicle has steering difficulties (vehicle can completely change lanes within 2 lines on the road, loose steering at times, steering wheel jumps when turning curves) which were reported to dealer several times. Dealer blamed tires which were not recalled. The jump/pop in steering when rounding curves was said to be due to lack of lubrication upon construction of vehicle-somewhat improved. Steering column still moves (feels loose at times) and feels as though will disconnect or tire rod will break when this happens while driving. At 43,000 miles front end differential had to be repaired, just over every 20,000 miles brake disc seems to need replaced. Vehicle does not go completely into park or gear and sometimes pops out (thought to need linkage adjustment, but vehicle has cable so cannot be adjusted according to repair person). …
2000 Suburban 2500 [redacted] - loss of steering and brakes at speed. My 73 year old father was driving my 4 year old daughter to school and was rounding a corner when the steering wheel became nearly impossible to turn and the brakes barely able to stop. He went straight midway through the turn and applied the brakes as hard as he could. Luckily, no cars were approaching and he eventually stopped. I had the Suburban towed to the dealer and was informed that a recall was in progress for my vehicle and the parts and labor would be replaced for free. I would have to put the repair on my visa and then be reimbursed. I called GM and they said they would send the reimbursement forms. They then called on March 17th and said that my vehicle was just outside the VIN recall range but was in the same year and I would not be reimbursed. …
Continued intermittent popping noise with steering, loss control twice, involved in accident 04/22/00, popping was evident prior to accident but not reported because the Suburban was new and we thought it was the wear in of a bracket, lemon law procedure filed and arbitration tentatively scheduled for 01/29/01. GM's position is the popping and steering problems are directly related to the accident. Our position is evidenced by the fact that nt.pt Chevrolet advised us to begin lemon law and invoices detailing warranty repair and internal charges for repairs to the linkages., the accident damage was only cosmetic with no compromise to the frame or engine. The popping noise has now become a rattling noise and rattling vibration in the steering column not necessarily resultant of turning.
Dealer recently replace part (with no charge) but did not perform a front end alignment to ensure vehicle is safe. New part (9per the limited warranty) is good for 12 months after sale or replacement. Steering shafts should be designed for life vs failing after 18 months. Unsure of other 2000 Suburban's but, this was a critical part of the vehicle and if not fixed surely would have caused and accident..
Steering complaints in other Suburban years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 7% of the model year's 282 complaints. The component named most often is hydraulic power assist › pump (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Suburban steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 63,000 miles, and 18% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 2 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.