2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Suburban 1500 years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. That ranks 7th out of 22 Suburban 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (25 complaints, 27%), typically at around 104,000 miles. Complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 92owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 27% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 15% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 9% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 8% | 38,164 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 5% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 4% | 175,808 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 3% | 142,285 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 3% | 175,808 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 172,300 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 3% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% | 141,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 158,908 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 55,977 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 1% | 198,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PUT ON A LIFT AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED, CAUSING A LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE…
I was slowing for a stop sign while leaving a parking lot when the steel rear brake line spontaneously split and dumped all line pressure. The brake pedal went straight to the floor, and i rolled right into traffic before i was able to pump the pedal enough times to stop the vehicle against a curb…
I had a major brake failure the other day while driving. I had no brakes, but i was able to stop with the emergency brake. I had the truck towed to the mechanic and they reported that the brake failure was due to rusted brake lines.
This issue occurred in july of 2016 while we were on vacation in florida. We began to lose braking ability until finally the vehicle became almost inoperable, only able to travel at about 20 mph and still be able to stop without hitting anything. One of the steel brakes lines had blown a hole in…
I was driving on the highway 95 coming back from daytona when a driver let me know that my tires where low so i when to a gas station to put some air in and thats when i notice that my tires had a lot of nails lthe 4 tires. This is ridiculous. My tires are lnot even 2 years old and i have the…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Suburban 1500 model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.