2001 Chevrolet Suburban body problems

14 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 71,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Body: door
4
Frame and members
2
Body: tailgate
1
Body: hood
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut
1
Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments
1
Body: bumpers
1
Body
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

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150k-175k

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200k+

Chevrolet Suburban body problems in other years

Related recalls

StructureReported March 7, 2003 · 3,674 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 03V094000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported October 25, 2000 · 35,659 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.

Recall number 00V343000 · Recall details

What 2001 Chevrolet Suburban owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 147,458 miles · GA

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 vermeulen-hollandia, model: tvs s/n 461569. There is a recall on 2002-up models from them but not for this serial number. Company name is now webasto.

Filed Dec 6, 2005 · Body · MO

2001 suburban rear frame rails broke off. *ts ***no answer required*** the consumer stated the frame was not made with a thick metal.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 36,600 miles · NJ

Dt: the brakes at low speeds were working poorly, causing extended stopping distances. They also made a thumping sound when the ABS system failed. Took vehicle to the dealer and they claimed it was other things besides the ABS system. Dealership wanted consumer to spend money on the brake pads/rotors, and calipers first and then on defective wheel bearing. Took vehicle to mechanic, and stated that was not the problem he recommended to the dealer, but dealer did not want to fix the actual problem.*ak the vehicle had excessive amounts of rust on it (frame, calipers, rotors and non-body parts). The calipers were rusted and leaking. The rotors were warped and corroded and the brake pads were worn and needed to be replaced.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Body · 78,000 miles · GA

Contact states this past wednesday while his wife was shopping, she opened up the glass portion of the liftgate. Then she almost shut it, and then she reached under to get a hold of the liftgate handle and raised the entire liftgate above her head .when she raised this the entire windshield broke and shattered on her head.. He has talked to the dealer about this, and they said that these things sometimes happen. He stateed that this was not acceptable to him.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 4,368 miles · MD

While driving or idling the electrical system shut down intermittently and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced the electrical system, but the problem recurred. The dealer still was unable to determine the cause of the problem. *ak the rear floor plastic plate had broken, the left rear window motor was inoperative up and down, the driver's side seat was coming apart by the door, seat track had broken, the right front seat belt shoulder strap sometimes tightened up, there was noise in the rear end had a harmonic vibration, the right second window would not go down, the passenger side seat belt in the front locked up right front retractor locked, the rear passenger side door squeaks really bad, the molding for the rubber coming off, and passenger side front light had come out.

Filed Dec 5, 2003 · Body · 79,000 miles · FL

The rear hatch was made of plastic material,and was falling off. Dealer replaced hatchback at owner's expense.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Body, Engine · 3,000 miles · NC

Oil consumption, steering column, side door panels, rear-end, seats cracking, front popping noise, steers to right constantly. This has been an ongoing thing since we bought the vehicle new in 2001. We have complained to the consumer reporting agency here in n.c. And also talked to the dealer and manufacture on numerous occasions. Dealer said they have had several vehicles with oil consumption that they have traded because of it and they just kept telling us it is within manufacture limits. They have tried to fix the oil problem but with no success. Also the steering has been broken down twice because of its problem. The door panels are still not fixed after 2 tries. The rear-end has been worked on 2 times because of differential fluid, the steering wheel still scrubs when turning to the right and the driver's seat is starting to crack. The consumer people in raleigh will not help us after we filled the complaint, they wrote us and told us to hire a lawyer and the manufacture only offered us a $1000.00 owner/loyalty certificate towards a new vehicle. What is our next step without hiring an attorney?

Filed May 29, 2003 · Body · 71,000 miles · NV

Cracking of core support causing radiator to fall into engine

Filed Sep 14, 2002 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Automatic transmission failed, dealer only "reconditioned" the transmission, I have taken the vehicle back to the dealer for transmission repairs;rubbing , bumping noises from transmission, I hava not trust in this vehicle because of the long history of mechanical problems and defects, I want the manufacturer to replace this vehicle and not wait until a mechanical failure hurt me or my family or innocent people in the road. Please help me . Nlm

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Body · MA

While pulling out of the driveway the tailgate assembly fell completely off causing damage to the vehicle. Dealer has been notified.

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban body

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have body problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Suburban body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban body?

Yes, 2 recalls: 03V094000, 00V343000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Suburban have the most body problems?

The Chevrolet Suburban model years with the most body complaints are 2007 (42 complaints), 2015 (34 complaints) and 2008 (30 complaints).