Model year
2001 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 440 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 126 complaints under SUBURBAN 1500 and SUBURBAN 2500. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP (40), PARKING BRAKE (35), SERVICE BRAKES (35). NHTSA lists 11 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 13–14 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 282 complaints
- 2001 440 complaints
- 2002 286 complaints
- 2003 301 complaints
- 2004 204 complaints
- 2005 129 complaints
- 2006 23 complaints
- 2007 292 complaints
- 2008 213 complaints
- 2009 106 complaints
- 2010 117 complaints
- 2011 148 complaints
- 2012 101 complaints
- 2013 118 complaints
- 2014 59 complaints
- 2015 431 complaints
- 2016 220 complaints
- 2017 142 complaints
- 2018 84 complaints
- 2019 78 complaints
- 2020 44 complaints
- 2021 200 complaints
- 2022 124 complaints
- 2023 131 complaints
- 2024 45 complaints
- 2025 31 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
07V521000 · Nov 7, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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…
05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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,…
05V155000 · Apr 14, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
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…
01V159000 · May 17, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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…
00V343000 · Oct 25, 2000
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
Complaints
440 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 35, fire flag on 5, injury field 35, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| SUBURBAN 1500 | 0 | 92 |
| SUBURBAN 2500 | 0 | 34 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02015 | THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | Aug 1, 2002 | Jan 12, 2004 |
| PE02067 | ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR · SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | Sep 25, 2002 | Feb 11, 2003 |
| PE03026 | STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE · WHEELS; WHEELS:MULTI PIECE; WHEELS:RIM | Jun 12, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 |
| EA04012 | HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | Apr 30, 2004 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| PE04042 | OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | May 3, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 |
| EA04026 | OVERHEATED FUEL PUMP WIRING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Sep 9, 2004 | Aug 2, 2005 |
5 more actions are in the file and are not listed in this table.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suburban 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Suburban 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 15 | 13 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
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