2000 Chevrolet Suburban: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · 100,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle jerked. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move while in reverse(R) and only responded while in drive(D). The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown sensor connected to the transmission and engine had failed. The contact bought the sensor, and when the independent mechanic repaired the vehicle, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that a year later, on a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to start. The contact replaced the battery. The contact stated that afterwards, an abnormal sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to function while in reverse(R) or drive(D). There was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact rebuilt the transmission with a friend who was an independent mechanic. The contact stated that the fuel pump was replaced. The contact stated that three years later, the fuel pump failed to function as intended. The contact parked the vehicle, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 201,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The contact had the fuel pump replaced two months prior to the recent failure. The failure mileage was 201,000.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · MO · crash

While my carwas just sitting at a light and the moment I tried to pull off the car stalled as if it was not receiving any gas. It putted and then it stop in the middle of the street. While the car behind me was clearly not paying any attention I was rear-ended. The dealership stated it was due to my fuel pump. I just purchased my 2000 chevy suburban in oct. 2006. My question to is how long does the recall last?

Filed May 20, 2006 · Fuel system · 11,600 miles · TX

In 2004 I had a fuel system failure. A loud whining noise was coming from the fuel take area. All of a sudden I began having fuel flow problems. As I entered an intersection I had a fuel system failure which almost resulted in a vehicle collision. Fortunately the other driver was able to avoid my stalled out vehicle. Vehicle was towed to ase certified mechanic who replaced the fuel pump at 900+ cost. May 2006 I am now again noticing some fuel system problems like the ones before. After researching this website an observing the numerous complaints on fuel systems on 2000 surburban's something needs to be done. I can not afford another 900 dollar repair but will have to find some way to pay it. This should be a cost chevy needs to pay. It truly seems they have a problem with this vehicle.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · VA

Dt: when driving at speeds of 65-70 MPH the vehicle stalled while accelerating to pass another vehicle on the interstate. The vehicle operated at a reduced speed. The engine did not die, but with hesitation the speed dropped from 65- 35 MPH. The consumer continued to press the gas pedal, and the engine coughed and shot back up again. The consumer pulled over on the shoulder to avoid a tractor trailer. The consumer received a consumer service bulletin alerting the issue of engine stalling. The consumer lost h letter and called gm, who said this would not be a recall until november. The consumer took the vehicle to a certified pep boys mechanic, who determined this was a fuel pump problem. The fuel pressure, test that showed a low fuel pressure level at an idle due to fuel pressure, dropped even more. They replaced the fuel pump. Gm would not reimburse for corrections. Since the fuel pump was replaced there have been no problems.

Filed Jun 2, 2005 · Fuel system · 13,000 miles · FL

The consumer's vehicle engine is stalling, and the fuel pump was just replaced from overheating . Now, heard about the recall from gm. Bought in 2001 and had problems since the vehicle was bought. When stopped at a stop sign the vehicle completely stalled out, this has happened numerous times.*ak *sb

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 68,000 miles · NC

Vehicle stalled, hestitated when started, smoked when vehicle is first started, did not register gas correctly, gas needle would float. I was told my vehicle is not part of the current recall, however, I have experienced the same problems as noted on the recall and my vehicle was manufactured the same year.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Fuel system · 54,000 miles · OR

2000 chevrolet suburban. Truck refused to start-would finally start, then stall immediately. Took several tries to get truck running. Took to dealer-$800 to install new fuel pump. 2 weeks later, same problem. Back to dealer, new fuel filter (second in two months) and fuel injection cleaning. I researched internet and found that there is a problem with fuel pump. Confronted dealership who then admitted that there is a problem with fuel pump--and that they have to replace 2 - 3 per week.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 107,000 miles · CO

Fuel pump failure - dangerous highway speed, stall, abrupt stall while driving at interstate speeds - very lucky to coast to construction traffic only entrance zone in area without shoulders. Almost rearended during stall out.*ak dealer states that fuel pump is defective and requires replacement for $700+ chevrolet customer assistance center does not show indication that this problem is significant. Web search shows that numerous people have had similar experience. Car websites such as msn show fuel pump as possible future repair requirement in their evaluation. Extended warranty expired at 100,000 and car at 107,000 miles. No consideration given. Dealer authorized to make repair at my expense.

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 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 Jan 15, 2003 · Fuel system · 29,500 miles · AZ

Chevy SUV stalls chevy 2000 suburban 5.3l bi fuel cng and gasoline spent most of the summer driving around mesa on just cng, sometimes for a whole month. Gasoline tank was almost always full. During the past 2 years have used about 50 % gasoline and cng each and have 29,500 miles on vehicle. Took a trip on friday 23 august up to an area northwest of williams az started to drive home on sunday 25 august and was now running on cng at 79 MPH (speed limit was 75mph), 107 degrees outside when the engine stalled completely on a moderate acceleration. While still moving I tried to switch to gasoline but that did not work. Noticed the engine had stopped and the suburban went into neutral. Brakes faded and stearing went to manual. Transmission went to neutral. Coasted to a stop. Could not restart. Got a tow to chevy dealer in prescott az and tried to start the suburban but nothing happened. Found the ECM b fuse had blown. Replaced fuse. Drove 94 miles on gasoline and the fuse blew again at 70 MPH on the freeway. Replaced fuse and drove 18 miles home without a problem. Gasoline fuel tank at 1/3 full. Monday 26 august, dropped the suburban off at the chevy dealer and they replaced a module that they said had an internal ground in it. Fuse blew at least 6 more times, very scarry. Replaced fuel pump and problem went away. They said pump was drawing to much current at times and was failing.