The Lemon Index2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is worse than average by owner complaints: 218 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 133, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 9 recalls, and it gets 13 to 14 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Suburban year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 565 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Suburban year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 113K miles on the car (403 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 56K–104K miles
- fuel system, gasoline complaints mostly came at 44K–100K miles
- parking brake complaints mostly came at 25K–66K miles
Recalls 9
- wheels 2007
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, …
- engine 2007
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
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- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
- fuel system, gasoline 2005
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.
- body structure 2003
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.
- seat belts 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS.
- body structure 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 541 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
- Subject regarding power window feature and customer complaints of an inoperative rear window…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2011–2015
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2010–2011
- ClosedCrank position sensor failure - stall2006
- ClosedCrank position sensor failure - stall2006–2007
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4600–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Emergency brake failed, and vehicle didn't pass the local inspection in texas. Dealer stated , "we were aware of the problem but we didnt know how to fix it."
2001 Chevrolet Suburban owner · NHTSA complaint 10034204
More owner reports
The abs ebcm module on my 2001 Suburban went out. Chevy dealer will not warranty. A very expensive fix $1100.00 for the module alone.
NHTSA complaint 10052972
Consumer noticed failure of the emergency brake retainer clip. Dealer has been notified, please provide further information.
NHTSA complaint 8020452
Quick answers
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 133; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Suburban year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (13%), parking brake (13%) and tires (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?
9 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban get?
13 to 14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Suburban problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,500 and 113,900 miles. The middle report was at 70,000 miles, from 403 complaints.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban cost in fuel a year?
About $4600 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?
5.3L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Suburban year is better than the 2001?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works