Most common 2000 GMC Suburban problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
GMC Suburban complaints by model year
Best Suburban years: 2001, 2003, 2002. Years to avoid: 1999, 1995, 1997, 1996. Compare all years →
2000 GMC Suburban recalls (2)
Structure
Certain pickup truck, van, and Mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with vacuum power, 4-wheel disc brakes. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." these vehicles were built with a kinked brake booster vacuum supply hose.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2000 GMC Suburban:
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
What 2000 GMC Suburban owners say
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.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph, going down a hill, applied brakes and pedal moved. But, there was no reaction to the brakes. If brakes are not brought up and reapplied there is no braking.
Wheels & tires
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and heard a poppying noise. She lost control of vehicle, and she veered from lane to lane. A front left finder hit meridan strip, and she sprung around the rear end. Front left tire blow out (big hole). Tire was Firestone, wilderness #at, p265/70r16, dot v672wl12500.
At 52073 miles consumers Suburban stalled while driving. ** 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 GMC Suburban a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Suburban rates better than average: 87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Suburban 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 GMC Suburban?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the wheels & tires (3) and windows, wipers & sunroof (2).
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Suburban have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Suburban, the most recent from March 7, 2003 (structure). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the GMC Suburban?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001, 2003 and 2002. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 1995, 1997 and 1996. See the full GMC Suburban years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Suburban problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 47,000 miles; 67% 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.