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2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Suburban 4WD.

The 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD is a full-size sport utility vehicle that has earned a reputation for durability within the Suburban lineage, and this particular model year exemplifies that legacy with remarkable clarity. With zero recalls issued and only one total owner complaint on record—specifically centered on visibility rather than mechanical or powertrain concerns—this generation demonstrates the kind of dependability that made the Suburban a staple for families and professionals alike. The engine specification calls for 6 quarts of 5W-30 API-grade oil, a maintenance requirement that reflects the straightforward, robust engineering of this era. This exceptionally low complaint count relative to the vehicle's production volume and age positions the 2000 model as one of the more reliable iterations in the Suburban's long history, offering prospective owners meaningful confidence in its mechanical integrity.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque140 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731172. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter12731172
Engine air filter22845992 alt 15908916
Fuel filter25171792 discontinued
Spark plug12621258
Front wiper blades15214346
Serpentine belt12576447 alt 12637202
Thermostat12561155 alt 12571261
Cabin air filter19257782 alt 12489479

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length219.3 in
Overall width78.7 in
Overall height73.2 in
Wheelbase129.9 in
Track (front / rear)65 / 66.1 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 140 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity8.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6 qt

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle70.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket70.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts140 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub177 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerAC Delco
Spark Plug Gap0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Optional BCI Group Number78
Optional BCI Cranking Performance770 cca
Standard BCI Group Number78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number78

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188-206 °F
Injector Primary Resistance11.8-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF MFI ohms
Injector Primary Resistance11.8-12.6 @ 50-95 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle38 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.25 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.25 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.23 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.215 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep M11 Bolts 1-10

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
3bolts 1-8 90 degrees90 degrees
4bolts 9and10 50 degrees; M8 Bolts50 degrees
122 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
Every 100,000 miPCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD dominate in one area — the visibility, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
51
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Visibility1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
General Communication2024-08-26Electrical SystemVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It…
24-NA-1412024-07-24Power TrainGM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman…
16-NA-3832024-06-27Fuel/Propulsion SystemThis service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing…
18-NA-0992024-06-17Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is…
16-NA-3832024-03-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Suburban 4WD take?

6 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Suburban 4WD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.