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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Worth extra scrutiny

The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 sits mid-pack among Suburban 1500 years: 102 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 70, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

The trouble concentrates in one system: brakes issues account for 48% of all reports (49 of 102), far ahead of fuel system at 13.

102

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

9

Crash-involved

5

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Suburban 1500 years?

Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted240 complaints1994: 10 complaints1995: 10 complaints1996: 12 complaints1997: 21 complaints1998: 16 complaints1999: 91 complaints2000: 72 complaints2001: 102 complaints2002: 144 complaints2003: 223 complaints2004: 220 complaints2005: 102 complaints2006: 35 complaints2007: 240 complaints2008: 131 complaints2009: 70 complaints2010: 70 complaints2011: 108 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 25 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 36 complaints2026: 10 complaints
Suburban 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2001 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes4948%
Fuel System1313%
Tires & Wheels77%
Engine55%
Electrical System55%
Transmission55%
Steering44%
Airbags33%
Seats33%
Visibility & Wipers33%
Body & Structure22%
Suspension11%
Speed Control11%
Other11%

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07E106000Tires & WheelsDecember 17, 2007 · 130,000 units

Defect

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND PROCEEDED TO PARK MY SUBURBAN. I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THEY PULSATE AND GAVE OUT COMPLETELY. NO SERVICE LIGHTS OR WARNING LIGHT CAME ON PREVIOUS TO THE INCIDENT. WHEN THE BRAKES DIDN'T WORK I TRIED TO PUMP THEM TO GET THEM TO WORK BUT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · January 26, 2014 · crash

“TL*THE 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 15, 2008

“I WAS DRIVING ON A 70 MILE HIGHWAY WHEN I FELT A VIBRATION AND THEN MY BACK RIGHT TIRE TREAD BLEW OFF (IN A COMPLETE CIRCLE) AND I WAS LEFT DRIVING ON MY RIM. ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES AND BEEN REPLACED DUE TO A RECALL IN 2007. FOUR NEW TIRES OF THE SAME BRAND WERE INSTALLED. THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · April 13, 2009

“ 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · October 1, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 13, 2010 · fire

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — common questions

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

It is close to typical for the Suburban 1500: 102 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2001 Suburban 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (49 complaints), fuel system (13 complaints), tires & wheels (7 complaints).

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Suburban 1500 years to avoid are 2007, 2003, 2004, 2002, 2008, 2011. The cleanest record among Suburban 1500 years belongs to 2024.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.