Most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems
Share of the 92 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints by model year
Best Suburban 1500 years: 1995, 1996, 1997. Years to avoid: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004, 2007. Compare all years →
What 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 owners say
Brakes all 48 →
I pulled into a parking lot and proceeded to park my Suburban. I hit the brake pedal and the brakes did not work. They pulsate and gave out completely. No service lights or warning light came on previous to the incident. When the brakes didn't work I tried to pump them to get them to work but nothing worked and my Suburban smashed into a bush and over the curb. I just had my brake lines replaces which was quoted $1700 at my local Chevrolet dealership. I am no looking into the issues with the ABS system.
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. The brake pedal went straight to the floor, and I rolled right into traffic before I was able to pump the pedal enough times to stop the vehicle against a curb. Had I neared the stop sign 2 seconds earlier or later, I would have either been t-boned by a box truck, or t-boned a small sedan. I emphasize that the brake lines showed no warning signs beyond the typical surface rust that can be found on any vehicle that has been driven for more than a few winters in the "rust belt". However, those vehicles do not have brake lines spontaneously fail at the rate that these GM trucks do. This truck's primary purpose is towing a camping trailer for vacations with my young family, so this could have ended very differently. …
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel pump was disabled and the odor of fuel was present. Also, the contact indicated that the fuel gauge displayed inaccurate fuel levels while operating the vehicle and the service engine sensor light had illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V155000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 260,000.
Went to start my 2001 Chevy Suburban and it wouldn't start. I listened for the fuel pump to engage and it wasn't working. I checked the relay and noticed it was melted on one corner. I have researched this online and found several complaints about the same problem. Also noticed that GM has done nothing to fix this issue. I have been a GM fan all my life and would like to continue being one. Please recall this on going problem GM.
Wheels & tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 equipped with Firestone wilderness letires, tires size: 265/70r16. The contact stated that while driving approximately at 55 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake and vibrate before a loud booming sound was heard. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear passenger side tire had experienced a blowout. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available.
I was driving on the highway 95 coming back from daytona when a driver let me know that my tires where low so I when to a gas station to put some air in and thats when I notice that my tires had a lot of nails lthe 4 tires. This is ridiculous. My tires are lnot even 2 years old and I have the receipt to prove it. Someone has to do something. Because I have a new born baby with me and driving with flat tires is not an option. Please take my complaint in consideraration. Thank you
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 16 / 14 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 12 / 15 / 13 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 a good car?
Based on 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Suburban 1500 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Suburban 1500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The brakes — 48 complaints, 52% of all complaints for this model year, most often about antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (13) and wheels & tires (7).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995, 1996 and 1997. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2025, 2023, 2011, 2004 and 2007. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 108,000 miles; 12% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.