- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2000 GMC Suburban Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2000 GMC Suburban have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suburban year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2000 GMC Suburban recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- 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.
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No complaints about the 2000 GMC Suburban yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Suburban: every year compared
All Suburban years2000 GMC Suburban vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 GMC Suburban | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2000 GMC C/K Pickup | 6 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 GMC Blazer | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C Series | 4 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C Pickup | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2000 GMC C/K Chassis Cab | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2000 GMC Suburban
Does the 2000 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 GMC Suburban: structure (March 2003); vacuum (August 2000). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2000 GMC Suburban had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2000 GMC Suburban a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC Suburban year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2000 GMC Suburban has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data