Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Suburban

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 543 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V521000

Engine and engine cooling

Component: Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 11,974
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-11-07
Owners notified: 2007-12-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-08-29
Owners notified: 2005-09-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V155000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 316,508
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-04-14
Owners notified: 2005-10-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected: 3,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-07
Owners notified: 2003-03-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V159000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 9,196
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-05-17
Owners notified: 2001-07-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V343000

Structure: body

Component: Structure: body
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 35,659
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-25
Owners notified: 2000-11-16

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	41	74,000 mi
Parking brake	35	50,000 mi
Service brakes	35	134,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	27	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	23	85,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	21	54,297 mi
Electrical system	15	104,500 mi
Tires	14	36,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	13	27,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	12	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	12	46,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	12	56,500 mi
Tires: tread/belt	11	36,000 mi
Air bags	10	105,000 mi
Steering	10	51,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	10	49,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	9	62,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	8	49,000 mi
Engine	7	124,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump	7	52,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	7	42,995 mi
Parking brake: conventional	6	25,300 mi
Seats	6	3,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	6	46,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	6	19,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	5	36,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	5	20 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	5	54,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	5	37,000 mi
Unknown or other	5	65,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	43,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	4	46,000 mi
Seat belts	4	45,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	4	31,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	4	58,000 mi
Structure	4	4,368 mi
Structure: body: door	4	—
Tires: sidewall	4	17,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	54,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	3	69,000 mi
Equipment	3	58,821 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	3	209,357 mi
Power train	3	40,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	3	3,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	3	15,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock	3	13 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor	3	52,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist	3	49,000 mi
Suspension	3	3,000 mi
Suspension: front	3	47,000 mi
Suspension: rear	3	4,368 mi
Electrical system: horn	2	20 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	41,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	2	70,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	55,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	2	58,294 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical	2	54,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	2	16,000 mi
Seat belts: front	2	42,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light	2	70,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	119,571 mi
Steering: column	2	30,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	36,600 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	2	36,600 mi
Trailer hitches	2	34,400 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	—
Air bags: side/window	1	59,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	34,700 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	20 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	40,780 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Exterior lighting	1	4,368 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	60,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable	1	20 mi
Parking brake: indicator light	1	30,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	75,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	64,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal	1	71,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Power train: manual transmission	1	—
Seat belts: front: webbing	1	—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint	1	—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	20 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	56,800 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor	1	10,006 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	1	91,000 mi
Steering: linkages	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion	1	—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft	1	—
Structure: body	1	71,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	1	78,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	79,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	71,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	20 mi
Tires: bead	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	45,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element	1	142,500 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	80,600 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	147,458 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—
Wheels	1	204,654 mi
Wheels: rim	1	80,000 mi

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.