Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tire tread separated from rest of tire while driving on freeway. As tread separated from right front tire, it struck the tubular running board, breaking the right front plastic step off. It also struck the right-side mirror, breaking the plastic shell and motorized adjustment controls, and struck right rear fender flare, causing it to become loose. At this point, it is unknown if other damage was caused, as I have yet to take it to service shop for estimate. Tire that separated was properly inflated prior to trip from yuma to phoenix. Tire brand was Firestone wilderness at, which was not lot # recalled in prior problems concerning Ford explorers with Firestone tires. Vehicle was 2000 Chevy Tahoe 4-dr 4x4 z71.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. While depressing the brake pedal and decelerating from 20 MPH, the antilock brake system (ABS) unexpectedly activates. The failure increased the stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to an auto service center and the contact was informed that the front wheel sensors failed. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic: antilock). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 79,000 and failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 04/25/08
Right front tire (no make or model provided) experienced a blowout, causing the vehicle to go off the road, come back onto the roadway, and crash into a cement wall, the consumer stated that he believed the back right tire experienced a blowout as well, during the crash the airbag experienced a no deployment, one person was injured due to the incident. (ohio traffic crash report)
Firestone wilderness at tire failure p265/75r/16, coming off highway at approx. 55 MPH slowing down to around 45mph when heard a sound like something was scrubbing. Pulled over and noticed front left tire flat. Has 4 inch long slit with a slight curve in it. Stress cracks similar in curvature all around slit and tire.
I have a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe with Firestone le tires p26570r16. I experienced a blowout on July 3, 2003 on the left rear tire. I purchased this vehicle in November of 2002, these tires were brand new at the time. I would like to have these tires replaced under the recall.
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. 'there were no reports of spare tires coming off (I find that difficult to believe when I see the many stories online). My vehicle is 10 years old, (I've owned for 8) it is in great condition, body looks good and runs well, at that time it had 208K miles. …
My son was driving on I-74 north of indianapolis at the posted highway speed of 70 MPH when the right rear tire on our Chevy Tahoe deflated. The tire was a kelly safari - 265/75/16. There was no apparent reason why the tire suddenly went flat, such as a road hazard or a nail in the tire. Goodyear customer service was unresponsive when I called them. My tire dealer, tire discounters, gave me $60 credit toward the purchase of four new tires since I was uncomfortable with the remaining three tires. The kelly sufari tire had approximately 30 thousand miles (over one half the original treadwear was remaining at the time of the deflation). The tire was a little over 3 years old and the other three were still in good condition. My son was able to control our Tahoe and pull to the side of I-74 without losing control. …
My wife and I had been to dallas texas visiting family, and we were just south of paris texas returning home when the tire failed. I had no warning, although I had noticed a handling problem which I had attributed to the road. The tire failed completely. Although the tread was still in place, the entire outside side wall of the tire was gone. My wife took a picture of the vehicle while I was changing the tire, and the tire is very evident. I can supply the picture (negative), or email a .jpeg file if you wish to see what the tire looked like. I had stopped for gas approximately 30 minutes prior to the failure, and did not notice that the tire was low on air. The gas tank fill is right next to the tire, and I think I would have noticed if the tire was low. …
The tires were checked and inflated to 39 psi before leaving home for the 112 mile trip. On the return trip after approx. A one hour stop the right rear tire blew after about 50 miles. The tire has an l shaped split about 12" long 3/4" down from the edge of the tread then a 90 degree turn and an opening all the way to the bead. The sidewall of the tire below the 12" split has the cord boby of the tire atached to it. The cord has separated from the tread portion and is hanging down inside the tire. The tread to bead split is completely open both plies of cord split at the same place. I no longer believe that these tires are safe. My GM dealer had two reported failures of this type of tire on the same day the other person said his tire failed in the same manner at 18,000 miles. …
Driving on clear paved road 30 miles per hour right rear tire suddenly felt flat. We immediately pulled to side of road and found tire completely flat and ripped open at tread line about half of the full circle of the tire. We changed to spare and immediately drove to Firestone retailer in scottsdale and showed him tire. He claimed we had run on it and caused tread seperation. We ran about thirty feet after feeling tire go flat.to pull off road and safely stop on side. I have been driving 50 years and experienced several flats under far worse conditions and never had a tread seperate from the sidewall like this.I would like to send you the tire so that you May see if this is faulty manufacture and if we can get rid of these tires and get some replacement cost. We dont feel safew driving on them. Thank you allan and barbara stanley (dot number: 114s m+s tiresize: p265/75r16)
NHTSA investigations
Steel wheel rim fracture
There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, 9% of the model year's 282 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, though it has 6 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 Tahoe wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 69,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires 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.