There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | |
| Service Brakes | 14 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | |
| Parking Brake | 7 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Tires | 5 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Visibility | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 5
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 4
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 4
- Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1
- Wheels › Rim — 1
- Parking Brake › Conventional — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 108,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 153,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2018
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. Had I neared the stop sign 2 seconds earlier or later, I would have either been t-boned by a box truck, or t-boned a small sedan. I emphasize that the brake lines showed no warning signs beyond the typical surface rust that can be found on any vehicle that has been driven for more than a few winters…
Service Brakes · at 235,000 miles · reported Aug 23, 2018
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.
Service Brakes · at 190,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2018
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 it. We had a shop repair it and when they tested it, it blew another line. We ended up having all the lines replaced because of the level of corrosion.
Wheels · at 211,284 miles · reported Feb 10, 2017
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 receipt to prove it. Someone has to do something. Because I have a new born baby with me and driving with flat tires is not an option. Please take my complaint in consideraration. Thank you
Tires · at 150,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2016
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 the rear passenger side tire had experienced a blowout. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (25 reports), followed by service brakes (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 108,000 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.