2001 Chevrolet Suburban: recalls and complaints

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• 07V5210007 Nov 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
• 05V37900029 Aug 2005Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
• 05V15500014 Apr 2005Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 03V0940007 Mar 2003Structure
• 01V15900017 May 2001Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
• 00V34300025 Oct 2000Structure / Body

1. 07V521000Received 7 Nov 2007. 11,974 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06083. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2007.

2. 05V379000Received 29 Aug 2005. 1,353,718 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05068. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Sep 2005.

3. 05V155000Received 14 Apr 2005. 316,508 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a 'service engine soon' light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on may 25, 2005. The owners were re-notified on october 19, 2005, since parts are now availabe. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05027. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Oct 2005.

4. 03V094000Received 7 Mar 2003. 3,674 units.

   Structure

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, INC. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

   Report filed by SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Mar 2003.

5. 01V159000Received 17 May 2001. 9,196 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Retractor

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 01043. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jul 2001.

6. 00V343000Received 25 Oct 2000. 35,659 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00084. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Nov 2000.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
• All 2001 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 23.

Complaints that report a crash

30

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

28

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

18 Aug 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19770
2. 19780
3. 19790
4. 19811
5. 19821
6. 19830
7. 19840
8. 19850
9. 19860
10. 19870
11. 19883
12. 19893
13. 19903
14. 19913
15. 19923
16. 19930
17. 19943
18. 19956
19. 19963
20. 19972
21. 19982
22. 19991
23. 20008
24. 20016
25. 20022
26. 20035
27. 20044
28. 20056
29. 20061
30. 20074
31. 20084
32. 20095
33. 20103
34. 20113
35. 20124
36. 20134
37. 20143
38. 201511
39. 20166
40. 20175
41. 20184
42. 20193
43. 20204
44. 202112
45. 20224
46. 20233
47. 20241

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban?

1,730,729 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet Suburban have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 82 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Suburban, model years 1977 to 2024. 6 of them name the 2001 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban name most often?

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 84 of 457 component mentions, or 183.8 per 1,000. For all 2001 vehicles the figure is 102 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban open?

No. Each of the 11 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.