NHTSA Recall 00V343000: Body (structure)
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35,659 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Chevrolet Suburban.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V343000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00084 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | October 25, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 16, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Safety risk
These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began november 16, 2000.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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V343000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 2000, 2001 |
| Chevrolet Tahoe | 2000, 2001 |
| GMC Yukon | 2000, 2001 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.