2001 Chevrolet Suburban structure problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving at 65 mph down the interstate, suddenly the sunroof glass separated from the frame and flew away into the road behind us. The inside sun shade was also sucked out. The sunroof was closed at the time. The frame and motor are intact and still operate normally. Sunroof was made by…”
filed Apr 27, 2015
“2001 suburban rear frame rails broke off. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer stated the frame was not made with a thick metal. *jb”
filed Dec 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT…Campaign 03V094000 · Mar 7, 2003
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLESCampaign 00V343000 · Oct 25, 2000
Structure problems in other Suburban years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Suburban | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 Suburban | 5 | 4% |
| 2021 Suburban | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 Suburban | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Suburban | 11 | 5% |
| 2015 Suburban | 34 | 8% |
| 2014 Suburban | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 Suburban | 23 | 19% |
| 2012 Suburban | 23 | 23% |
| 2011 Suburban | 26 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.