Most common 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems
Share of the 34 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 complaints by model year
Best Suburban 2500 years: 2000, 1999, 2008. Years to avoid: 2002, 2001, 2004. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500:
Crank position sensor failure - stall
In a letter dated November 7, 2007, general motors (GM) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before November 15, 2000.according to GM, the ckp can fail intermittently or…
What 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 owners say
Engine & cooling
I have a 2001 Suburban 2500 8.1 l. 3/4 ton. The engine would stall while driving without warning. It has happened many times including in the middle of an intersection and on the freeway going at freeway speeds including hauling a trailer. When this occurs power steering and power brakes are lost with hopes of being able to coast to the side of the road without getting hit. Found NHTSA recall # 07V521000 and GM # 06083. This recall described my vehicles problem exactly. Took vehicle into dealership mentioning recall, our VIN # is not affected. Diagnostic showed crankshaft position sensor failure exactly like the recall. GM would not cover any expenses because VIN was not included in recall. After reviewing other complaints, I see that there are others who have had the same issue and VIN #'s were excluded from the recall. …
Beginning in August 2009 my 01 Chevy Suburban would stall while I was driving. After the first time, a new battery was installed. This happened 2 more times from mid August 09 to 9/15/09 at which time we brought the truck in for service. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem and we brought the truck home. About a week later, it happened again and then 3 more times between 9/15 and 10/15/09. During this period we found a recall notice (GM recall no. 06083) for a crankshaft sensor covering 2001 suburbans, but not my particular vehicle. The recall detailed the exact problem I was having. The truck was brought into the dealer on 10/15/09 and I insisted that the crankshaft sensor be replaced. To date, there have been no further problems with the vehicle and I believe that the crankshaft sensor was the cause of the stalling.
Brakes
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 that has a bad ABS module that I have been trying to get replaced since July, so that my ABS breaking system will work. The module has been back ordered at the factory since July. This makes for an unsafe vehicle for my wife & family on a daily basis. This week was a very scary week because we were driving through colorado springs and had to stop fast because of traffic and the breaks locked up and the Suburban started to turn sideways, my whole family of 6 was in the car. This is frustrating because there is nothing I can do to get the parts or fix the car.
While towing my travel trailer back from a trailer inspection I noticed the brake on my 2001 Chevy 2500 Suburban for uncomfortably close to the floor. Upon arrival after slowly limping home using mostly the trailer brakes I found that a rear brake line had ruptured and the rear master cylinder tank was empty. A local auto shop cut the line and added a new section. Per the mechanic the ruptured line is rusted along with the adjacent lines. The cut out section was thrown out before I could save it.
Fuel & propulsion system
I purchased this vehicle new in 2001. On July 20, 2007 on an out of town family/work trip, I refilled the fuel tank and traveled another 88 miles to my final destination, upon arrival I smelled gas, but saw no problems. The next morning I was scheduled to attend and event and went out to start the truck and found a hole in the asphalt driveway, approximately 3 feet in diameter, and discovered fuel leaking from the middle of my truck. I removed the gas tank protective cover and fuel spilled everywhere. I found a local mechanic that traveled to my location, he and 2 others worked all day and found that the lock ring that holds the fuel pump assembly to the tank was only lightly connected. Repairs were made and I traveled back home. 8/13/07 my wife filled the tank 3/4's full and the tank leaked fuel all over again. The fuel is leaking from the tank where the fuel pump assembly is connected.
I have a 2001 Chevy Suburban. In regards to GM recall 05027, my vehicle is a 2500 series. I experienced a fuel tank leak. After dealer removed tank they found over heated wiring in the fuel pump module. I appeared to be the same problem as the recall, however they said the recall only covered the 1500 series. I phoned GM and they are looking into it. It didn't sound promising. I hope GM is aware the problem exists in the 2500. I felt fortunate to have avoided a fire as the leak was severe if tank was over 3/4 full. The fuel gauge was also inaccurate. Please forward this information along.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 a good car?
Based on 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Suburban 2500 rates use caution: 2.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the Suburban 2500 at the same age. It is one of the Suburban 2500 years we suggest avoiding. 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 2500?
The engine & cooling — 11 complaints, 32% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the brakes (9) and fuel & propulsion system (8).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Suburban 2500?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000, 1999 and 2008. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2002, 2001 and 2004. See the full Chevrolet Suburban 2500 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 88,000 miles; 3% 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.