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2000 Chevrolet Suburban: fire, smoke or burning smell

5 of the 281 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 53 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

  • 2024
    1
  • 2022
    2
  • 2021
    1
  • 2020
    1
  • 2019
    1
  • 2017
    2
  • 2015
    6
  • 2014
    1
  • 2012
    2
  • 2009
    1
  • 2007
    5
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    4
  • 2003
    4
  • 2002
    8
  • 2001
    6
  • 2000
    5
  • 1999
    9
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    7
  • 1996
    10
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    2
  • 1993
    3
  • 1992
    2
  • 1991
    2
  • 1990
    3

What owners say

Filed Jun 6, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 232,000 miles · MO · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle caught on fire between the accelerator pedal and engine firewall. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact sustained minor blisters to the bottom of the feet, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 232,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · CA · fire

Suburban dash fire while sitting in costco parking lot. Car fully engulfed in flames within three minutes. Fireman says it was a electrical dash fire. Cause unknown.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Electrical · MA · fire

On september 22, 2005 at approximately 7:45 p.m.I parked and locked my 2000 chevrolet suburban at the local elementary school. Approximately 10 seconds later, the car alarm sounded. I unlocked the vehicle and immediately noticed smoke coming from the dashboard. Almost immediately thereafter the fuse box began to spark and ignited. I immediately called 911 who arrived approximately 4 minutes later at which time the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire inspector determined the cause of fire to be electric. The car has been determined a total loss by our insurance company. General motors was notified of this incident on september 27, 2005. Their investigator inspected the car on october 1,2005. They contacted us on october 6, 2005 to ask for witnesses and an official fire form fp-33c which we promptly provided. General motors has not determined the nature of the fire. We are concerned for other consumer's safety. We are shocked at gm's lackadaisical approach to this safety concern. We must know what the cause of this automobile fire was. General motors thus far has shown no sense of urgency in this matter.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Electrical · 82,000 miles · PA · fire

While driving inside of driver's door caught on fire. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Electrical · 12,817 miles · WA · fire

Consumer stated the driver's side mirror caught on fire. The fire department stated it was an electrical fire. *ak the vehicle was parked beside the house and was not driven for 3-4 days, the drivers side outside rear mirror assembly spontaneously ignited. It was found that the fire started due to wiring in the exterior mirror. *scc

Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban fire or smoke

Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?

5 of 281 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?

There are 0 recalls and 53 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban

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