2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara fuel system, gasoline problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 suzuki grand vitara. The contact has had her vehicle repaired twice for two recalls (nhtsa campaign id numbers 01v146000 and 04v427000); however, the defect still occurred. The manufacturer and dealer stated that nothing could be done because the recall had already been…”
filed Jan 4, 2008
“The vehicle's fuel line ruptured. *nm the consumer request reimbursement for the faulty part and all parts replaced in an effort to find the cause of the fuel smell. *nm”
filed Mar 3, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, UNDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW -25 DEGREES CELSIUS…Campaign 04V427000 · Aug 30, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 01V146000 · Apr 27, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Grand Vitara years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Grand Vitara | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand Vitara | 3 | 10% |
| 2002 Grand Vitara | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 Grand Vitara | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand Vitara | 21 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.