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Chevrolet Suburban 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

440Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
21Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
44Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes188 complaints

188 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V379000.

Fuel and Propulsion System63 complaints

63 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V155000.

Engine38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V521000.

Power Train34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V159000.

Air Bags20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure16 complaints

16 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V343000, 03V094000.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V343000Reported October 25, 2000 - 35,659 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 35,659 vehicles across all affected models.

01V159000Reported May 17, 2001 - 9,196 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 9,196 vehicles across all affected models.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

05V155000Reported April 14, 2005 - 316,508 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 316,508 vehicles across all affected models.

05V379000Reported August 29, 2005 - 1,353,718 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,353,718 vehicles across all affected models.

07V521000Reported November 7, 2007 - 11,974 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 11,974 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05009Opened December 20, 2005 - Closed May 31, 2006

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02015Opened August 1, 2002 - Closed January 12, 2004

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04012Opened April 30, 2004 - Closed February 28, 2005

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V005000.

EA04012Opened April 30, 2004 - Closed February 28, 2005

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V005000.

EA04026Opened September 9, 2004 - Closed August 2, 2005

OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V155000.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA11001Opened January 5, 2011 - Closed April 8, 2015

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02067Opened September 25, 2002 - Closed February 11, 2003

ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02067Opened September 25, 2002 - Closed February 11, 2003

ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE03026Opened June 12, 2003 - Closed November 3, 2003

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04042Opened May 3, 2004 - Closed September 9, 2004

OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING. Resulted in recall campaign 05V155000.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE05020Opened April 28, 2005 - Closed September 13, 2005

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION. Resulted in recall campaign 05V379000.

PE06016Opened May 4, 2006 - Closed September 14, 2006

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE06016Opened May 4, 2006 - Closed September 14, 2006

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10010Opened March 30, 2010 - Closed January 5, 2011

Brake line corrosion failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200141
200232
200367
200479
200597
200621
200711
20086
20096
20109
201110
20129
201313
201415
201510
20166
20172
20182
20191
20211
20231
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.