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.
2000 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems
40 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,376. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 40
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 63,376
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump25
- Storage: tank assembly4
- Storage: fuel gauge system3
- Fuel injection system2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
- Risk
- If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a 'service engine soon' light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on may 25, 2005. The owners were re-notified on october 19, 2005, since parts are now availabe. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V155000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Overheated fuel pump wiring
In a letter dated april 14, 2005, general motors (gm) notified odi that it had identified a defect related to motor vehicle safety in approximately 316,508 model year (my) 2000-01 1500 series chevrolet suburban and gmc yukon xl vehicles (recall 05v‑155).gm determined that some of these vehicles were equipped with fuel module reservoir assemblies (mras) that contain fuel pump wires and/or connectors that may overheat under certain operating conditions.according to gm, fuel pump wires that overheat may result in one or more conditions that present risks to motor vehicle safety:(1) fuel leakage from the mra pass-through connector if the overheating produces a hole in the plastic connector; (2) engine stall if wiring exposed by the overheating shorts to ground and causes the fuel pump fuse to blow; or (3) inaccurate fuel level readings if overheated wiring is shorted to the fuel level sender card.gm's analysis identified the cause of the overheated wiring as a high-resistance condition in the mra connector contacts due to fretting corrosion that may develop over time.gm determined that the corrosion is caused by movement between the contact surfaces and that such movement is primarily influenced by chassis and fuel tank virbration characteristics.gm's testing found that the fuel tank vibration characteristics of the recalled my 2000-01 1500-series vehicles were significantly greater than in other gm vehicles equipped with the same mra connectors.these vehicles had the highest rate of related fuel leak and stall complaints; and a recent survey conducted by gm found evidence of mra wiring over-heating in almost one-third of the 1500-series vehicles inspected. Other vehicles equipped with the subject mra connector and evaluated during this investigation include approximately 33,000 my 2000-01 2500-series sububran and yukon xl vehicles, which fall within the scope of ea04-026, and peer populations of short wheelbase yukon and tahoe utility vehicles and full-size silverado and sierra pickup trucks. These vehicles are not included in recall 05v‑155 for the following reasons:(1) these vehicles are equipped with fuel tanks with significantly less vibration at the mra interface than the recalled vehicles; (2) the potential for fuel leakage is substantially lower in the pickup trucks and short-wheelbase utility vehicles due to differences in fuel tank configuration and no incidents of fuel leakage due to overheated wiring were verified in these vehicles; (3) there there have been only three potentially related complaints of fuel leakage associated with the overheated wiring condition in the 2500-series long-wheelbase utility vehicles; and (4) no evidence of overheated wiring was found in the 2500-series suburban and yukon xl vehicles and pickup trucks inspected by gm in its vehicle survey efforts and the rate found in the short-wheelbase utilities was lower than the recalled vehicles by an order of magnitude. Odi will continue to monitor the experience in the 2500 series my 2000-01 long-wheelbase utility vehicles.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists for the 2500 series vehicles.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by a change in circumstances.
EA04026
Overheated fuel pump wiring
The fuel pump wiring and connector may overheat and melt a hole in the top of the fuel pump module.possible consequences include fuel tank leakage and engine stall with no restart.fourteen of the 20 complaints to odi allege fuel tank leakage, including one that reported that a fire department was called to the scene after a pool of gasoline was discovered beneath the vehicle.most of the odi complaints report incidents that occurred within the past year. According to gm, fuel leakage can occur in the subject vehicles if the heat is sufficient to melt a hole in the plastic connector large enough for liquid fuel to flow through.on-board emissions diagnostics may detect holes that are approximately 0.040 inches or more and set a service engine soon warning light.the connector position in the subject vehicles is below the fuel level when the tank is full.while gm does not know how much fuel could leak from a tank with a melted fuel pump connector, several consumers have reported significant leak events.engine stall can occur if:(1) a short occurs in the pump wiring (bare wire exposed by melted insulation shorts against a ground or ground wire) and the fuel pump relay fuse is blown; or (2) the vehicle runs out of fuel due to an inaccurate fuel gauge reading resulting from an electrical short between the fuel pump wiring and the level sensor wiring. Gm's analysis of five assemblies returned from incident vehicles determined that the condition is caused by elevated resistance/ arcing at the mra undercover b cavity terminal of the four-way 150 metri-pak connector.gm attributes the high resistance and arcing to a depressed contact arm at the 150 metri-pak b cavity female terminal.gm is continuing its investigation to complete its root cause analysis. Modular reservoir assemblies using the 150 metri-pak connectors were used by gm in several million c/k-series sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks from my 1997 through 2002, when gm released a metal mra cover and a 280 metri-pak connector in the subject vehicles.during pe04-042, odi collected information from gm concerning my 2000-2002 c/k SUV's and pickup trucks.the subject vehicles comprise approximately 9 percent of production for those vehicles and about 39 percent of complaints to gm. This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further assess the scope, frequency, and safety consequences of the alleged defect in gm c/k-series vehicles.
PE04042
What 2000 Chevrolet Suburban owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
In the process of replacing the fuel pump for the 3rd time.. First one was under warranty but the next 2 are on me..now my mechanic informed me of a newer design ... Should have came out earlier.
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.
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?
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.
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: 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.
Dt: the consumer was traveling to north carolina at 70 MPH on 8-8-05, and he was in the passing lane when the car cut off, and there were trucks practically on top of consumer's vehicle. There was no warning. He could not steer. He had to go over 3 lanes of traffic to get out of the way. The consumer had the vehicle towed to a garage. They replaced a 20 amp fuse going to the electronic control module (ECM) he picked it up. He drove another 400 miles. On 8-17-05 the car quit again on the highway. Had it towed to a chevrolet dealer in north carolina, and they determined that it was the electric fuel pump in the fuel tank. He received a pending recall 05v155000 notice about 3 weeks ago pertaining to the fuel pump. He had the car serviced before going to north carolina, and they did not diagnose any problems with the car. *ak
Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban k1500. He stated there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign 05v155000 but his vehicle was not included due to VIN. He contacted the dealership and the manufacturer. The vehicle kept blowing the ECM fuse. This fuse controls the fuel pump and the computer. This recall was a fix for the fuse blowing. The consumer was driving down the road 70 MPH when the fuse blew and the car just died. *ak
My gas tank read at half tank when leaving my driveway.after approx 9 miles while driving on the I-80 wb frwy on the fast lane my vehicle(v) began to quickly decrease in power,the fuel lights,the service lights,and then all warning lights began to flash.the fueld tank read empty.my car was fully disabled within approx 40 seconds.I was able to react quickly and pullover on the side of the freeway on I-80 wb on barrett ave/san pablo ave.I called a relative for assistance who put in 5 gal of gas since the fuel warning light first flashed when the (v) began decreasing in power,the (v) would not start.it did not appear to be a battery/starter problem.I called a tow truck tow the (v) to my house and have my husband examine it since he is a master certified lexus diagnostic specialist.he said it may be the fuel pump, and was going to order the tools to repair it.I recalled receiving a letter about a fuel pump recall but could not locate the letter.I then did an internet research and called gm. I was told that my (v) VIN number is not part of the recall,I strongly disagree because my vehicle duplicated the recall without being fully aware of the recall description. My vehicle has been maintained since it has been in my possession and the original owner serviced the car at dublin chevrolet in ca. This incidence could have LED to a disaster for my 10 yr old daughter and I. I could have panicked and gotten stuck on the fast lane of the freeway with no power at all to my (v). We were stranded on the side of I-80 westbound freeway near barrett avenue/san pablo avenue exit for 2 hs until around midnight while waiting for a tow truck-my relative had to leave because of work, we were approached by 2 homeless while waiting for the tow truck; we were stranded in an unfavorable area of the freeway. I want my suburban's VIN number included in their recall since it duplicated their recall description, and pay for all my towing costs.vehicle is disabled on my driveway.
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 40 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,376 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 05V155000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most fuel system problems?
The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2001 (60 complaints), 1997 (46 complaints) and 2000 (40 complaints).
Other 2000 Chevrolet Suburban problems
Brakes 97Tires 40Visibility 21Steering 20Body 16Electrical 13Engine 13Seat belts 13Transmission 12Airbags 7Lights 7Seats 7Suspension 7Acceleration 6Locks 4Wheels 4Driver assistance 1
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