MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

● Typical for this model
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:40:05.150Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2001 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 28 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints 2026
2001: 92 complaints
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YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202528
202612

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 46%

46% of complaints: service brakes — 42 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181001

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180823

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180712

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump.

PARKING BRAKE 8%

8% of complaints: parking brake — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and conventional.

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing temporary/emergency spare tire and sidewall.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080207 — wheels

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

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (42 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.