MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Suburban

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2001 GMC Suburban
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:21.845Z

Only 5 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 5 complaints 1984 1985: 3 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 8 complaints 1987 1988: 8 complaints 1988 1989: 17 complaints 1989 1990: 22 complaints 1990 1991: 31 complaints 1991 1992: 80 complaints 1992 1993: 213 complaints 1993 1994: 419 complaints 1994 1995: 227 complaints 1995 1996: 172 complaints 1996 1997: 200 complaints 1997 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 285 complaints 1999 2000: 15 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 5 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004

2001: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19810
19820
19832
19845
19853
19864
19878
19888
198917
199022
199131
199280
1993213
1994419
1995227
1996172
1997200
1998100
1999285
200015
20015
20027
20035
20041

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

2 of 5 total reports mention: seats.

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Passenger side front seat rocks with or without use of seatbelt. Had dealer check out, but stated they found nothing that was causing the rocking of seat.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-22

When second row bench seat is folded forward to make room for a tall load, driver's side second row bench seat back has no manual latch, leaving that second row driver side seat back able to flop forward during braking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-02

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

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While driving and without warning right front side tires blewout, causing consumer to pull over. Size#P26570R16.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-18

Seat belts

1 of 5 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

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Passenger's seat belt becomes so tight that passenger cannot move. Dealer has attepted to correct the problem 2 times, however has been unsucessful.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-30

Air bags

1 of 5 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While driving approximately 30MPH consumer hit another vehicle head-on, and airbags did not deploy. Did about 7000 dollars damage to front end. Contacted dealer and dealer gave consumer's telephone number to GMC.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-10

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-07-02Seat belts01V159000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their…

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  2. R
    2003-03-07Structure03V094000 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.…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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  3. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  4. I
    2006-09-14Engineering analysisClosed 2007-11-09 Crank position sensor failure - stall

Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Suburban — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V159000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 03V094000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Suburban 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 GMC Suburban?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Suburban have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.