The 2000 GMC Suburban has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 7,432 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE03V0940002003-03-073,674 affected
Defect
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…
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC00V2220002000-08-083,758 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
TIRES
2
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
1crashes
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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”
“Consumer states rear window is tinted, can not see through it when backing up at night. Ts”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP05009 Opened 2005-12-20 · closed 2006-05-31
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
InvestigationDP05009 Opened 2005-12-20 · closed 2006-05-31
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
InvestigationDP05009 Opened 2005-12-20 · closed 2006-05-31
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 GMC Suburban as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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