Does the 2000 GMC Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Suburban, the most recent reported on March 7, 2003 (Structure). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Suburban?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints), followed by tires (3).

How many 2000 GMC Suburban complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 GMC Suburban recalls and problems

2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 GMC Suburban.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 GMC Suburban recalls

Structure

NHTSA campaign 03V094000 · reported March 7, 2003 · SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS · 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
The fix: 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 remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, vacuum

NHTSA campaign 00V222000 · reported August 8, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 3,758 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105.
The fix: Dealers will re-route the brake booster vacuum supply hose.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic4
Tires3
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel system, gasoline2
Power train2
Suspension2
Visibility2
Air bags1
Structure1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 29, 2006 · Engine and 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. ***** THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE…

Oct 26, 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline · 23,000 miles
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.

Apr 4, 2005 · Power train · 47,000 miles
REPLACED TRANSMISSION JUST OVER THE 40,000 MILE MARK AND NOW HAVING MORE PROBLEMS WITH CAR AS CAR DIES OR STALL WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 1-10 MPH

Nov 30, 2004 · Fuel system, gasoline · 71,000 miles
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.

Dec 10, 2002 · Visibility
CONSUMER STATES REAR WINDOW IS TINTED, CAN NOT SEE THROUGH IT WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT. TS

Suburban model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2000	2	15	1
2001	2	5	1
2002	1	7	1
2003	1	5	1

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Questions

Does the 2000 GMC Suburban have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Suburban, the most recent reported on March 7, 2003 (Structure). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Suburban?: Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (4 complaints), followed by tires (3).
How many 2000 GMC Suburban complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 29, 2006.