Complaints
102
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:102,621 mi
Crash-related:2
#214 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:137,310 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:33,628 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 2 | — | 102,621 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | — | 137,310 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 5 | — | — | 33,628 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 54,575 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,621
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,310
Parking-Brake Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,628
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,575
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Driveline:Hydraulic:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 102 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (16 complaints, avg 102,621 mi); Brakes (14 complaints, avg 137,310 mi); Parking-Brake Issues (5 complaints, avg 33,628 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 100,132 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 7 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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