2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:55.349Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 5 complaints 1994 1995: 4 complaints 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 12 complaints 2000: 7 complaints 2000 2001: 34 complaints 2001 2002: 33 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 20 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 2 complaints 2006 2008: 7 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 5 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
2001: 34 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19945
19954
19961
19971
19981
199912
20007
200134
200233
200321
200420
20056
20062
20087
20091
20105
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

STARTED TO LEAVE DRIVEWAY AND EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE BRAKE LOSS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130312

BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. WAS ABLE TO STOP WITH EMERG BRAKE. DEALER SAYS ALL BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED $2000. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130112

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12%

12% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 4 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20060914 — EA (closed 20071109)

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.