2000 Gmc Suburban problems
The Chevrolet Suburban is a series of SUVs built by Chevrolet since the 1935 model year. The longest-used automobile nameplate in the world, the Chevrolet Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation, introduced for 2021. Beginning life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons, the Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size SUV, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. Alongside its Advance Design, Task Force, and C/K predecessors, the Chevrolet Silverado currently shares chassis and mechanical commonality with the Suburban and other trucks.
Traditionally one of the most profitable vehicles sold by General Motors, the Suburban has been marketed through both Chevrolet and GMC for nearly its entire production. Along sharing the Suburban name with Chevrolet, GMC has used several nameplates for the model line; since 2000, the division has marketed it as the GMC Yukon XL. Since 2003, Cadillac has marketed the Suburban as the Cadillac Escalade ESV. During the 1990s, GM Australia marketed right-hand drive Suburbans under the Holden brand.
.The Suburban is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, and the Middle East (except Israel), while the Yukon XL is sold only in North America (exclusive to the United States, Canada, and Mexico) and the Middle East territories (except Israel).
A 2018 iSeeCars.com study identified the Chevrolet Suburban as the car that is driven the most each year. A 2019 iSeeCars.com study named the Chevrolet Suburban the second-ranked longest-lasting vehicle. In December 2019, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Suburban, noting that the Suburban had been in "1,750 films and TV shows since 1952."
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Common 2000 Gmc Suburban problems
Based on complaints from owners of the GMC Suburban 2000, several common problems have been reported:
- NOx Sensors Premature Failure: NOx sensors in the GMC Suburban 2000 tend to fail prematurely, often before reaching 100,000 miles. When these sensors fail, drivers may hear pinging sounds from the engine under heavy acceleration. In some cases, the driver may not notice any unusual sounds, but the check engine light will illuminate, storing OBD2 codes P0332 and P0327. Replacing these sensors can be costly due to their location under the intake manifold.
- Blend Door Actuator Malfunction: The blend door actuators for the heating and air conditioning system in the GMC Suburban 2000 are prone to malfunction, sometimes ceasing to work entirely. This can lead to issues with temperature control inside the vehicle.
- Instrument Cluster Gauge Malfunction: The gauges in the instrument cluster of the GMC Suburban 2000 are known to malfunction, with some gauges stopping working altogether. This can affect the driver's ability to monitor crucial vehicle metrics.
- Front Wheel Bearings Premature Failure: Front wheel bearings in the GMC Suburban 2000 are prone to premature failure, especially in lifted SUVs with larger-than-stock wheels and tires. Failing wheel bearings can lead to safety concerns and affect the vehicle's handling.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Wear: The intermediate steering shaft in the GMC Suburban 2000 can experience premature wear, leading to clunking sounds from the steering column when turning the wheel. This issue can also manifest as noise when driving over rough roads, impacting the vehicle's steering responsiveness.
- Front ABS Sensors Failure: The front ABS sensors in the GMC Suburban 2000 are prone to failure, affecting the vehicle's anti-lock braking system and potentially compromising braking performance.
- Fuel Pump and Sending Unit Malfunction: Fuel pumps and the sending unit that reads the fuel level in the GMC Suburban 2000 are known to malfunction frequently. Issues with the fuel system can lead to drivability issues and potential safety concerns.
- Water Pump Cooling Leaks: Water pumps in the GMC Suburban 2000 are prone to developing cooling leaks before reaching 100,000 miles. Cooling system leaks can lead to engine overheating and other related issues.
- Front Differential Bearing Failure: The bearings inside the front differential of four-wheel-drive models of the GMC Suburban 2000 tend to fail prematurely. Failing differential bearings can cause noise while driving and impact the vehicle's drivability.
- Wiper Motor Circuit Board Failure: The wiper motor circuit boards in the GMC Suburban 2000 are known to fail due to short circuits, causing issues with the windshield wipers. Malfunctioning wipers can compromise visibility and safety while driving.
2000 Gmc Suburban car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Suburban problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Tires problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Gmc Suburban vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2000 Gmc Suburban complaints
The NHTSA has received 16 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Gmc Suburban.
2006-03-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-01
- VIN: 36NFK16T04G
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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. *TS ***NAR*** THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE NECESSARY PARTS TO PERFORM THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2005. IN NOVEMBER 2005 THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY CLAIMED THAT THEY FIXED THE VEHICLE.. AFTER RECALL REPAIRS THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2006 AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER AGREED TO THE REPAIR BUT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP FROM BEING REPAIRED THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. *NM
2005-10-26
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-01
- VIN: 3GNEC16T1YG
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
- Summary: AT 52073 MILES CONSUMERS SUBURBAN STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *TS 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. *SC
2005-04-04
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-01
- VIN: 3GNEC16T5YG
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
2004-11-30
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-03
- VIN: 3GNFK16T3YG
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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. *AK
2002-12-10
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-01
- VIN: ADD
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES REAR WINDOW IS TINTED, CAN NOT SEE THROUGH IT WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT. TS
2002-08-01
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-11
- VIN: 1GDFG15W0Y1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TWO DOORS HIT TOGETHER AND DENTED SIDE DOOR. DOOR OPENS TOO FAR.*AK THE DOOR OPENING TOO FAR COULD RESULT IN HINGE FATIGUE AND FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SEVEN DIFFERENT SERVICE SHOPS WHERE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN PROBLEM. CONSUMER HAS TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. *JG
2002-07-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-01
- VIN: 3GKGK26J3XG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE PULLS DRAMATICALLY TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER 14 TIMES. VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT AFTER DEALER SERVICED VEHICLE. *AK
2001-08-07
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-15
- VIN: 3GNFK16T8YG
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WE PURCHASED THIS SUBURBAN NEW. OUT OF THE DEALER'S LOT THE VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT, AND VIBRATED AT A MAGNITUDE THAT INTERFERED WITH NORMAL STEERING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, COUNTING TOMORROW. THE FIRST TIME I RETURNED THE CAR A REPRESENTITIVE OF MAC HAIK TOLD ME "THE PULL (TO THE RIGHT) IS A SAFETY FEATURE". I AM IN CONTACT WITH OTHER OWNERS OF 2000 SUBURBANS WHO HAVE WORSE PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. SOME HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CHANGE TIRES DUE TO WEAR WITHIN 10,000 MILES. TOMORRPOW I WILL, AGAIN, TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO MAC HAIK CHEVROLET FOR REPAIRS. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THOMAS GOTTSCHALIC, EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL ,GENERAL MOTORS, WITH DETAILS ON THIS PROBLEM. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, BYRON DUNN*AK
2001-08-07
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-03-15
- VIN: 3GNFK16T8YG
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WE PURCHASED THIS SUBURBAN NEW. OUT OF THE DEALER'S LOT THE VEHICLE PULLED RIGHT, AND VIBRATED AT A MAGNITUDE THAT INTERFERED WITH NORMAL STEERING AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 55 AND 70 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FIVE TIMES, COUNTING TOMORROW. THE FIRST TIME I RETURNED THE CAR A REPRESENTITIVE OF MAC HAIK TOLD ME "THE PULL (TO THE RIGHT) IS A SAFETY FEATURE". I AM IN CONTACT WITH OTHER OWNERS OF 2000 SUBURBANS WHO HAVE WORSE PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. SOME HAVE BEEN FORCED TO CHANGE TIRES DUE TO WEAR WITHIN 10,000 MILES. TOMORRPOW I WILL, AGAIN, TAKE THIS VEHICLE TO MAC HAIK CHEVROLET FOR REPAIRS. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THOMAS GOTTSCHALIC, EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL ,GENERAL MOTORS, WITH DETAILS ON THIS PROBLEM. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, BYRON DUNN*AK
2001-06-27
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKGK26J0XJ
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND REPAIRED VEHICLE 6 TIMES. BUT, PROBLEM RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
2001-03-14
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
2000-11-30
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-18
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3GNEC16TOYG
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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. *AK
2000-11-29
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-26
- VIN: 3GNEC16T0YG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. *AK
2000-09-01
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-09-01
- VIN: 3GNEC16T6YG
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: IT IS IMPOSIBLE TO ROLL DOWN GLASS WINDOW WHEN THE MOTOR OF POWER WINDOW IS NOT WORKING. HAD BEEN AT REPAIR SHOP ABOUT FOUR TIMES, AND MOTOR HAD BEEN REPLACED ABOUT EIGHT TIMES ON THE DIFFERENT WINDOWS.*AK
2000-08-16
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 3GNEC16T1YG
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I HAD THESE 16 INCH WILDERNESS TIRES ON MY LAST SUBURBAN. A YEAR AGO I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM A TRIP WHEN WE HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. IT WAS RIDING ROUGH AND UNEVEN. AFTER TAKING OFF THE TIRE, I COULD SEE THAT IT WAS COMING APART. WE WERE FORTUNATE IT DIDN'T BLOW OUT. NOW I HAVE THIS SAME TIRE ON MY NEW VEHICLE. I WANTED THEM REPLACED BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THEM. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT I HAD 16 INCH WILDERNESS TIRES ON MY LAST SUBURBAN AND THAT ONE CAME APART. I DO NOT HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THESE TIRES AND THINK THE MATTER SHOULD BE MORE CLOSELY INVESTIGATED.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16 INCH )
2000-05-19
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-14
- VIN: 3GNFK16ROXG
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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. *AK *ML
2000 Gmc Suburban recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2000 Gmc Suburban.
2003-03-07
- Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
- 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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
2000-08-08
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE.
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