2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. This model year has 302 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Hydraulic
Tire Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 130 | 9 | 3 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 94 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 26 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 23 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 21 | 14 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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The ABS caught on fire. Lost brakes and all brake fluid, no police reports because it was in my alley way as soon as I started moving, when it happened the ABS and brake lights both came on at the same time. No prior warning.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the ABS would erroneously activate. During the failure, the stopping distance was increased and the ABS warning light was activated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The…
ABS/Traction Control wheel speed sensors corroded, causing the ABS to activate at low speeds and making it impossible to stop the car. This is the same issue as has been reported for other VIN numbers of the same vehicle; see Safety Recall 05068 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Corrosion…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN HIS DAUGHTER DROVE DOWN HILL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT A PERSON THAT WAS DRIVING A BICYCLE. THE VEHICLE WENT UP A HILL AND THE DRIVER PROCE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO A VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT'S SON SUSTAINED CHEST, LOWER BACK, AND NECK PAINS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT'S SON W…
THE DASH BOARD ON MY TAHOE 2000 WITH 1999 BODY STYLE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE PROBLEM IS IT IS IN SHARDS AND CONTINUES TO FALL APART. IT IS EFFECTING MY DASHBOARD, THE FRONT PANEL WITH GAGES, MY AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER, RADIO. I HAVE CALLED THE COMPANY AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN A LI…
OPENEDTAILGATEGLASSWHILEVEHICLEWASPARKEDINMYDRIVEWAYANDITSHIFTEDTOLEFTANDTHENTHEWHOLETOPCAMELOOSE.ANDTHISCOULDINJURYSOMEONE.THEMETALHINGESTHE ATTACHTHEGLASSTOTHEVEHICLEAREATTACHEDWITHAPLASTICORGLUEOFSOMETYPETHATDEGENERATES.IFTHISOCCURSWHILEDIVINGTHEGLASSCOULDDETACHANDPOSEASAFETYI…
OPENED TAILGATE GLASS WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND IT SHIFTED TO LEFT AND THEN THE WHOLE TOP CAME LOOSE. AND THIS COULD INJURY SOMEONE. THE METAL HINGES THE ATTACH THE GLASS TO THE VEHICLE ARE ATTACHED WITH A PLASTIC OR GLUE OF SOME TYPE THAT DEGENERATES. IF …
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE , I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT , AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR . THE TAHOE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER A MUCH LONGER THAN NORMAL DISTANCE . AFTER INSPECTING THE MASTER CYLINDER , THERE WAS HARDLY ANY BRAKE FLUID REMAIN…
IN 2011 MY ABS/BRAKE LIGHT STARTING COMING ON TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WAS TOLD HOW MUCH IT WOULD COST TO REPAIR. IN SEARCHING ONLINE HOW TO FIX, I SEE A RECALL WAS GIVEN TO SALT BELT STATES IN 2005. I OWN TRUCK SINCE 2002. TOLD BY GMC TODAY THE RECALL ALTHOUGH IT STATES SALT BELT STA…
TL* 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 DEPRES…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK OR MAKING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 05V379000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 00V345000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC)…
WENT TO STOP AT STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 4MPH AND NO BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY RESISTANCE OR HESITATION. AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION I REAR ENDED AN ELDERLY COUPLE IN A LEXUS. RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THEIR REAR BUMPER PLASTIC COV…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. TH…
HELLO I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN GM RECALL 05068C "THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION PERMITTING CORROSION TO OCCUR BETWEEN THE FRONT HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLY AND THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF…
THIS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK. WHILE ACCELERATING THE GAS PEDAL HAS GOTTEN STUCK AND THE VEHICLE INCREASES WITH SPEED. IN A PANIC I SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL; THE ENGINE KEPT REVVING. AS I CONTINUED TO ATTEMPT TO UN-STICK THE GAS PEDAL I NOTICED IT WAS ALL THE…
TRIED TO STOP AND BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUSTED THRU REAR LEFT STEEL BRAKE LINE. NOW HAVE 2 OTHERS RUSTED THRU. CAR IS AT MECHANIC SHOP NOW MECHANIC IS REPLACING ALL BRAKE LINES BECAUSE HE WOULD NOT TOUCH IT OTHER WISE .HESAID I CAN EXPECT AT LEAST A $1200.00 DOLLAR BILL OR MORE. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE ABS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION. THE DEALER CLEANED THE GROUNDS, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS, LUBED THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE …
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Recalls for 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has 302 NHTSA owner complaints, 25 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (130 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
#1: Brake System (130 complaints). #2: Hydraulic (94 complaints). #3: Tire Issues (26 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
The 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has 25 crash-related complaints and 6 fire reports out of 302 total NHTSA complaints. 26 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?▾
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
The 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
Check Your Specific 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
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