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2001 Chevrolet Suburban
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 440
- Received Jan 2001 to Jan 2024
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up55 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines39 complaints · 8.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Parking brake fails to hold or release30 complaints · 6.8% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #07V521000On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
- Recall #05V379000Certain 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 35 crashes, 5 fires, 35 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 41 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 67 |
| 2004 | 79 |
| 2005 | 97 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 440 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 55 | 13% | – | NHTSA recall #05V379000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 39 | 8.9% | – | |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 30 | 6.8% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 26 | 5.9% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 25 | 5.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 21 | 4.8% | – | NHTSA recall #01V159000 |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 18 | 4.1% | – | NHTSA recall #05V155000 |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 16 | 3.6% | – | NHTSA recall #07V521000 |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 15 | 3.4% | – | |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 12 | 2.7% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 12 | 2.7% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 10 | 2.3% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 8 | 1.8% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 6 | 1.4% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 6 | 1.4% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 5 | 1.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 4 | 0.9% | – | |
| Transmission will not engage reverse gear | 4 | 0.9% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #07V521000November 7, 200711,974 vehicles affected
engine and engine cooling
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 engine, the crankshaft position Can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures Can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and Gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA recall #05V379000August 29, 20051,353,718 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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.
This Can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #05V155000April 14, 2005316,508 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a 'service engine soon' light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on may 25, 2005. The owners were re-notified on october 19, 2005, since parts are now availabe. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and Gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
NHTSA recall #03V094000March 7, 20033,674 vehicles affected
structure
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.
This overheating condition Can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #01V159000May 17, 20019,196 vehicles affected
seat belts: front: retractor
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2ND and 3RD row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they Can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. 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.
NHTSA recall #00V343000October 25, 200035,659 vehicles affected
structure: body
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.
These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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