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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, most often about the brakes (49% of complaints, typically around 107,500 miles). It is 7th of 16 Suburban 1500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints92
Recalls0
Crashes reported8
Fires reported4
Injuries reported5

Most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

  1. Brakes

    45 complaints · 49%

    Half of these problems showed up before 107,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional, driveline.

    : the contact stated while traveling 55 MPH, the vehicle's ABS and parking lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the service dealer, where computer diagnostics identified the component failure as the service brake; electronic brake control module, had an internal failure. The service dealer mechanic also…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 107,035 miles
    Chevrolet has continued to ignore the ABS brake issue within the brake control module. This is separate from their wheel sensor issue.the brake control module.has a circuit board issue which deactivates the ABS system and shows a brake and ABS light on dash.in snow today my ABS failed and I slid through an…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 108,000 miles

  2. Fuel system

    13 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 132,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.

    : the contact stated a noise was heard and the vehicle hesitated while traveling various speeds. A NHTSA recall #05v155000 concerning the fuel pump was performed on the vehicle a year ago. A leak was now noticed under the vehicle in the driveway. It was taken to the dealer, who determined the fuel pump needed to be…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 135,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving less than 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the fuel pump and filter failed and could be replaced at an estimated cost of $1,100. The failure and current mileages were…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 130,000 miles

  3. Wheels and tires

    7 complaints · 8%

    Half of these problems showed up before 128,500 miles. Parts named most often: rim, sidewall, temporary/emergency spare tire.

    Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that three of the four wheels have failed on the vehicle. The welds detached from one of the rims and caused a flat tire. The contact stated that the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. The current mileage is 141,352 and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 106,532 miles
    The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 equipped with firestone wilderness letires, tires size: 265/70r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake and vibrate before a loud booming sound was heard. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 150,000 miles

  4. Transmission

    5 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.

    The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive and the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact also stated that the brake warning light illuminated. On another occasion while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 100,000 miles
    2001 chevy Suburban 1500 lt, 5.7 stalling problem. Stalls at low idle rounding corners, and in parking lots entering and exiting space. Runs fine at normal speed. No stalling during regular highway speed driving unless slowing to round a corner.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 125,000 miles

  5. Engine

    5 complaints · 5%

    Noticed no bolt head on drivers side rear exhaust manifold, was not sure if it was supposed to be there. Then found another bolt head in skid guard during oil change, this was from the front bolt of same exhaust manifold! The heads broke off cleanly for no visible reason. Fixed front bolt but rear one requires exhaust…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 108,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving at 65 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. Updated 7/28/15 updated 10/18/2017
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 180,000 miles

  6. Steering

    4 complaints · 4%

    Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. When attempting to make a right turn, the steering froze and then corrected itself. There were no warning indicators. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 131,186 and failure mileage was 98,000.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 98,000 miles
    When making sharp turns at low speed power steering fails. This has happened at least 25 times. Brought truck to mechanic and he has checked belts and fluids and says he doesn't see anything wrong with those items. Sometimes when I am driving I feel like steering is extremely loose.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 98,000 miles

  7. Electrical

    4 complaints · 4%

    While backing out of driveway, our 2001 chevy Suburban 1500 began smoking from under the driver's seat. As I parked to investigate, flames began to came out from under the seat and I put out the fire with a water hose. The fire seems to initiate from the wiring for the seat control. Left minor damage under the seat…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 172,300 miles
    Went to start my 2001 chevy suburban and it wouldn't start. I listened for the fuel pump to engage and it wasn't working. I checked the relay and noticed it was melted on one corner. I have researched this online and found several complaints about the same problem. Also noticed that gm has done nothing to fix this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 175,808 miles

  8. Visibility and wipers

    3 complaints · 3%

    Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, power window devices and controls.

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

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.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (45 complaints, typically around 107,500 miles); fuel system (13 complaints, typically around 132,500 miles); wheels and tires (7 complaints, typically around 128,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
It is 7th of 16 Suburban 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 92 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.

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