2000 Chevrolet Suburban visibility problems

Filed Apr 22, 2007 · Body, Visibility · 114,000 miles · LA

My wife was driving our 2000 suburban on the interstate when she heard a loud sound which sounded like something hit the vehicle. Upon investigation, we saw that the top of the rear window had an indenting like something had hit it and damaged the rear glass. So we filed a complaint with state farm and took it to a body shop. The body shop looked at it and said that the damage was caused by the right hinge breaking which holds the rear glass to the body. The hinge just broke on its own. After further investigation, I have found other people who have had a similar experience. It will cost about $1000 to repair this as there is no formal recall at this point in time.

Filed Sep 18, 2006 · Body, Visibility · 104,000 miles · MT · 2 injuries

In july 2006 my rear passenger window started to not work all the time. The window would stick part way up, or down. The door hinges also started to squeak really bad. On one day while traveling with 4 young children in the back a child had opened the window about three inches, it then stuck. When we parked he tried to open the back door, the door stuck at about six inches open. An adult passenger pulled the door open. The window exploded in all directions spraying glass on all the children and the adult. The child had dozens of small cuts on his legs and arms. I had the window repaired , but the motor worked just fine at the body shop. On september 10th the same thing happened again. This time it was my 12 year old son who opened the sticky door. (the window was up this time) the window exploded again. He was cut all over his arms and the flying glass took paint off the door. I have the car at the body shop again and they will try and find the problem. The nearest chevrolet dealer is 45 miles away, when I contacted them they were unaware of any problems with windows or door hinges on the suburban. Since the car has not been in a wreck and has had medium usage this problem is very scary. These cars are thought of as reliable and safe family cars, built "chevy tough". Doors and windows should out last everything on the car!!!. Please don't let any more children get hurt!!!

Filed Jun 29, 2005 · Visibility · TX

2000 chevrolet suburban developed problems with the rear window motors.***no answer required***. *mr the motors burned out seven times. The left rear motor connections were found bad and kept disconnecting by themselves and would not hold when clipped into their fittings.

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Electrical, Fuel system · NV

Vehicle was equipped with power windows. The power mechanism failed, and windows did not work. There was a short in the battery. There was a bad cell. Also, there was a short in the fuel pump module. It had to be replaced.

Filed Feb 16, 2004 · Visibility · 33,050 miles · PA

Windshield wipers failed during normal operation. Only the lowest speeds of the variable speed switch still work. Entire arm assembly (which includes turn signal and cruise control) is very loose.

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 Oct 10, 2003 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · MO

Rear power windows fail to work consistently. Will work if you bang by the speaker grills. Replaced a few months after purchase and started again. 65,000 miles. Was told gm has changed the configuration of the motor but I would have to pay for the new ones.

Filed Feb 26, 2002 · Visibility · NJ

Rear heater, second one from back, failed to operate. Had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs twice. Please provide more information.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Tires, Visibility · TX

Consumer received recall c00093-s, however he had already replaced all firestone tires except for the spare, dealer replaced spare and has been unable to refund consumer for the cost of replacing the tires prior to the recall, tire size lt265/75r16.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Body, Lights · CA

The power door locks unlock by themselves when on the road or freeway and stay inoperable, keyless entry system also randomly sets itself off and causes the door locks to unlock.