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2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 282 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the brakes (48% of complaints, typically around 99,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Brakes
136 complaints · 48%Half of these problems showed up before 99,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, conventional.
I own a 2000 chevy Tahoe. For the past 2 years, I experienced occasional problems stopping under 10 MPH due to the faulty activation of the ABS. On several occasions I barely avoided a dangerous crash. I called art moehn Chevrolet in jackson, michigan about the problem and was told I could make an appointment to have…
Vehicle did not stop at intersection when brakes were applied. The ABS sounded as if it had engaged but my wheels did not stop. I had my 2 children in the vehicle and fortunately nothing was coming and therefore no one was hurt or killed. I reviewed the NHTSA website to investigate and found that campaign number…
Wheels and tires
25 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall, rim, temporary/emergency spare tire.
I have a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe with firestone le tires p26570r16. I experienced a blowout on july 3, 2003 on the left rear tire. I purchased this vehicle in november of 2002, these tires were brand new at the time. I would like to have these tires replaced under the recall.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. While depressing the brake pedal and decelerating from 20 MPH, the antilock brake system (ABS) unexpectedly activates. The failure increased the stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to an auto service center and the contact was informed that the front wheel sensors failed.…
Visibility and wipers
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, rearview mirrors/devices, defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield wiper/washer.
Windshield wiper motor circuit board failure. Windshield wipers worked only intermittently, then stopped operating totally. After further investigation and troubleshooting, found open circuit in pc board contained in the the wiper motor housing. Looks like gm has still not addressed this issue even though their are…
Neither one of the electric passenger windows will work. One will work at times and then at other times it will not. The window will not go down or up. This could purpose a problem especially with people with small children. You would have to break a glass to get in the passenger windows if needed. Chevrolet should…
Air bags
21 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Air bag light is activated. I have had my 2000 Tahoe ls in for service to correct this problem once already, but after about 2 months the light is back on. I felt I needed to file this report because of several articles I have read on this subject. I have read everything from air bags will not deploy, to air bags will…
August 2003 airbag sensor light came on. We were told that ifthis sensor came on, there was a problem with the airbag system and that none of the airbags would deploy. In researching the problem, we found that 525,254 chevy Tahoe ls, year 2000 were recalled for defective sensors(sensing diagnostic module) and/or…
Speed control
15 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
When applying the brakes at low speeds the ABS kicks in making the vehicle shutter to a stop which makes the vehicle unable to stop right away.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the cruise control engaged automatically. The speed of the vehicle increased and the contact was unable to stop the vehicle. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road, powered off and restarted the vehicle. The…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage, fuel injection system.
I have a 2000 Tahoe Chevrolet ltd. Since 3/04 it has failed to start about 7 or 8 times. It usually occurs in the morning when I'm leaving for work. Once we were on our way to the hospital for my 14 month old's broken arm. It turns over but will not start. I have had it checked several times. When the shop checks it…
Dt: 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe . The car would back fire through the fuel injection. The fuel pump has been replaced three times. The car was bought less than 2 years ago.
Transmission
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to come to a complete stop, the ABS system disengaged causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact stated that the ABS system would re-engage if the brake pedal was released and then depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
Although the dash says "apply brake to shift from park", my 3 year old son was able to shift out of park causing the vehicle to start rolling backward down a hill. What I discovered was that he had turned the key halfway between the off position and the accessory position and in this intermediate position the vehicle…
Electrical
11 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, wiring.
Dear sirs, I own a 2000 chevy Tahoe, that I bought new. Ocacionally the engine ( 5.3 l), would stall without warning. Usually when braking but just before a complete stop.it always happened when the engine was at operating temp.I also noticed that the engine, at idle, would dip down to 200- 300 RPM's, with the A/C or…
Air bag light is activated. I have had my 2000 Tahoe ls in for service to correct this problem once already, but after about 2 months the light is back on. I felt I needed to file this report because of several articles I have read on this subject. I have read everything from air bags will not deploy, to air bags will…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Fix: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
Body and structure: body
Risk: These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake line corrosion failure
Summary
On january 11, 2011, odi opened ea11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (my) 1999 through 2003 general motors (gm) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the united states that NHTSA has viewed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin.the subject vehicles represent the first five my's of gm's gmt800 platform production, of whi
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
Summary
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounti
Steel wheel rim fracture
Summary
There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control. A defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
Summary
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not u
Throttle sticking closed
Summary
This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8l, 5.3l, and 6.0l engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver.on august 1, 2002, the office of defects investigation (odi), of th
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (136 complaints, typically around 99,000 miles); wheels and tires (25 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); visibility and wipers (21 complaints, typically around 53,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 29, 2005 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
- It is 13th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints, with 282 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.