2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, and owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 126,609 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 1999 N/A Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that there was an open recall associated with the VIN. The contact was provided the informa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 13, 2026 · Seat belts
“While backing out of my driveway, the spare tire that is stored underneath the vehicle apparently broke free and fell to the street. Closer inspection revealed that the metal cable, used in conjunctio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 4, 2017 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (Suburban 1500 2WD, Suburban 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12 / 15–17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3/5.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Suburban 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 9 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 14 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 74 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 67 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 92 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 120 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 175 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 182 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 94 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 1 | 31 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 190 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 101 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 55 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 53 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2 | 80 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 1 | 17 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 1 | 30 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 3 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
How do I know if my 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.