2000 Chevrolet Suburban engine problems

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 Apr 17, 2006 · Engine · 152,000 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the service engine light illuminated. A the federal safety agency recall was performed on the vehicle however; the recall did not remedy the problem. The recall information is not available. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated parking brake was not working. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, where adjustments were made to the parking brake. The adjustments made to parking brake did not repair the vehicle. Additionally, the check engine light came on intermittently. The dealership looked at the front end of the vehicle and stated there was nothing wrong. *ak updated 01/25/06.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · 60,000 miles · MO

2000 sub idles rough,misfires replaced plugs,wires, filter, battery, oxygen sensors and used heat. Stalls until warms up. Checked with decoder. No codes found. Have no clue to problem. Any ideas? Fuel pump really loud. After a couple of minutes runs and idles fine.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 500 miles · CA

While driving at any speed steering wheel stuck. When this occurred it felt like driving without power steering assist. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the power steering pump. Also water and fuel pumps were replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 62,591 miles · FL

I have had problems since day one on this suburban. Most recently the two above. I checked the warranty work that was done on my suburban and it was over a page of claims. I just cannot remember the dates the items I checked occured. The fuel pump problem was long in the coming, they just didn't know what the problem was. I spent outside of warranty hundreds of dollars on the fuel system. This left us stranded 3 times! This last time cost me $765. Today, the ABS sytem died. They say it's going to cost me close to a $1000 to repair. I purchased the suburban because it was safe to carry my wife and 7 kids. So far, we have been stuck on the road, lost vacation time and just can't feel safe anymore. Now I don't have brakes. Thanks for letting me vent. Kent dold

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Engine · MS

Without warning vehicle stalled, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Consumer contacted dealership on three separate occasions, but the problem still occurs.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Engine · MO

The 16 lifters in the engine failed and need to be replaced, per consumer. Problem recurred.

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Engine · CA

Consumer states that the vehicle has stalled on five occasion while making turn or while accelerating. Vehicle taken to the dealer. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Engine · TX · fire

Vehicle was driven about five hours prior to the fire. It was parked. The fire appears to have started in the engine area driver's side. The battery is on this side.there vehicle was bought new, and had not had any recent work on it. Last fueled about a week prir to the fire.