Complaints
543
Crashes
38
Fires
6
Injuries
37
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:75,581 mi
Crash-related:3
#235 complaints
PARKING BRAKE
Avg mileage:61,509 mi
#335 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:134,984 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 41 | 3 | — | 75,581 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 35 | — | — | 61,509 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 35 | 1 | — | 134,984 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 27 | — | — | 60,579 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 23 | 3 | — | 87,014 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 | 2 | — | 50,335 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 2 | 93,701 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | — | — | 67,518 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 13 | — | — | 37,633 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 | 1 | — | 84,670 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 12 | — | — | 66,380 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 12 | — | — | 65,026 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 11 | — | — | 64,027 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 8 | — | 140,636 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 59,769 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 10 | 1 | — | 55,418 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 | 9 | — | 73,067 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 67,217 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | 2 | 163,442 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 | — | — | 53,701 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 7 | — | — | 30,832 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 6 | — | — | 37,323 mi | |
| SEATS | 6 | — | — | 2,463 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 6 | 1 | — | 47,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 6 | — | — | 20,613 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 5 | — | — | 44,172 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 20 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 5 | — | — | 67,225 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 44,770 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 112,500 mi |
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