Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 439 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V521000 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V155000 FUEL PUMP WIRES OVERHEAT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V159000 GM/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V343000 GM/WHEELHOUSE PLUG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 88 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 46 complaints
- Parking Brake 42 complaints
- Service Brakes 35 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
Of the 439 complaints on file, 34 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 439 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has average reliability. It faced eight recall campaigns, mostly covering brakes, fuel system, and structural issues. With 440 complaints, issues with brakes and fuel systems are highlighted. The evidence is limited to draw firm conclusions on other areas.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| Parking brake | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect belts and hoses
- Replace air filters
- Rotate tires
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brakes feeling spongy
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Parking brake issues
- Rough idling or stalling
- Unusual vibrations when braking
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.