Chevrolet Suburban 2500 stalling problems

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 113,204 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the brakes would pulsate and increase stopping distance. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was not repaired for the brake failure. The failure mileage was 113,204. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/2/2017

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Engine · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure occurred three different times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics, where the technicians stated that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. Updated 11/17/11 *bf updated 11/23/11.

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Engine · 70,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban 2500. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the engine stalled, followed by the battery warning light illumination. The failure occurred eight more times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to locate a problem. In addition, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing which detected a trouble code with the crank position sensor. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact notified the dealer concerning the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 09/21/11*lj the consumer stated after waiting 15-30 seconds, the engine would start immediately and run smoothly. Updated 10/26/11

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Engine · 68,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet suburban k2500. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall and sporadically fail to start. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) for the 2001 model suburban. The dealer advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in the recall because the recall was not for his model year vehicle. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 71,000 and the failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2010 · Engine · 74,000 miles · CA

Per the federal safety agency campaign id#07v521000, the 2001 chevrolet suburban 2500 is subject to this recall by gm. I have experienced the same described problem of vehicle engine stalling and not operative while traveling on the road. I have contacted both gm and gm's local authorized dealership in concord, california. Both refused to honor this recall. Please help before an accident occurred. Thank you.

Filed Jan 9, 2010 · Engine · 134,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Nov 10, 2009 · Engine · 41,000 miles · VA

2002 chevy suburban 2500. 42,000 miles. Engine stalls with no warning. Sometimes while stopped at light or when driving. After waiting a few minutes car starts after reading other posts had crank sensor replaced today very stressing and dangerous. -- no power steering or power brakes.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Engine · 63,441 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban 2500. While driving the vehicle will intermittently stall without any prior warnings. An independent diagnostic test was performed; and the crankshaft position sensor code was discovered. The manufacturer was contacted in reference to recall# 07v521000( engine and engine cooling). Upon contact he was advised that because his vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 63,441. Updated 10/27/09 *cn updated 10/28/09.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 20,000 miles · CO

My 2002 k2500 suburban engine dies abruptly while driving, with no warning (neither sputtering nor messages on the dash). After pulling over to the shoulder and waiting between a few seconds and a few minutes, the engine will start. This happens at random times at any speed. Needless to say, this is an extreme safety hazard, as all power to steering and brakes is lost when the engine dies. These random stalls have been increasing in frequency over the last couple years. My car only has 36,000 miles - mostly highway driving. Apparently lots of people have experienced this potentially deadly condition. Is gm just going to wait for people to get killed before they issue a recall on this?

Filed Sep 5, 2009 · Engine · 78,000 miles · CO

While driving 60 MPH under normal conditions on the interstate, I experienced full power loss. Without warning, the engine shut down and could not be restarted in neutral. Engine turned, just didn't fire. No sputter, no dash lights, just an instant shut down. I pulled the vehicle to the side of the roadway, put it in park and it started right up. Fortunately, this experience was on an not so crowded and straight section of the highway. I fear this could happen in a turn, in an intersection, or any situation where the lack of power steering could lead to an accident. This issue is the latest in a few related. What started a couple months ago as intermittent failed engine starts, has progressed into intermittent engine stalls. Initial problems were start related. The vehicle would make a normal starting sound, but just not fire. It would then start normally on the second or third attempt. I see a recall for the 2001 version of my specific vehicle/engine type, and an investigation opened on the 2002 model. This has to be related. The chevrolet dealer failed to replicate the issue this week and did not receive any codes pointing to the issue. They will not blindly replace parts on a hunch, even with the car being under a full extended warranty. This is a safety issue. Fortunately, the vehicle has not yet stalled in a critical situation.