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.
2000 Chevrolet Suburban: check engine light
6 of the 281 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 0
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine light illuminated. Afterwards, the odor of gasoline was present. The vehicle was seen by a dealer for inspection. The dealer determined the fuel tank assembly was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for replacement of the fuel tank assembly which corrected the problem.
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.
Fuel pump failed while driving on interstate freeway causing engine to shut down. There was no warning, no 'service engine light', no fuel odors. Car had a full tank of gas, was driving at normal speed (75mph) on freeway when all engine power was lost. Car was towed to chevrolet dealer and repaired. This is the second fuel pump for this vehicle, the original fuel pump was replaced in february 2004. Note that there is a recall on the fuel pump, issued this year, but no date when the repair will be made.
May 8, 2003:odometer 45,428 miles. Check engine dash light on. Vehicle left with dealship who stated that the code read "gas and/or vapor leak" but was unable to locate it at this time. Was advised that it was ok to drive until I could return vehicle at alter date. Aug 13 2003 I filled up tank, normally have @ 3/4 tank of gas, and after driving 5 miles home found gas running off the tank onto drive way, had to get pans to contain it. Aug 14 dealership took in vehicle and replaced the sending module at a cost of $600.00 +. Was advised it "was a good thing to fill it up as it isolated the problem".
Rpm & gas and gear light, would not work. Vehicle ran sluggish. Service engine light on.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
6 of 281 owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (2%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban?
There are 0 recalls and 96 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban
Fuel pump 28Brake failure 25Tire blowout 23ABS 19Stalling 14Engine failure 6Power windows 6Fire or smoke 5Loss of power 5
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