2001 Chevrolet Suburban: won't start

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · OK

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban that simply would not start. This happened without any prior incidents and without warning. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic shop. The mechanic noted there was an internal fuel pump leak. The contact paid out of pocket for the repairs for which the mechanic performed. After repairing the internal fuel pump leak there were no further problems. The contact later received a notification letter prior to a the federal safety agency recall being issued, when the contact tried to seek reimbursement gm denied his request citing that this vehicle did not qualify and the VIN was not included. Gm will not reimburse for the repairs. *ak.

Filed Jul 21, 2005 · Fuel system · LA

While driving on the interstate at 70 MPH, the car suddenly died. Luckily we were going down a hill and no other cars nearby, so we coasted to the shoulder. Car would not crank - it was completely dead. It was towed to dealership. They said a fuse was blown which caused the problem. They did not know why the fuse was blown. They gave us several extra fuses in case it happened again. We were on our way home from vacation, so we took the extra fuses and finished the trip home. A couple days later the car would not crank. We took it to the local dealer, who found that the fuel pump was causing the fuse to blow. We had to pay over $800 to replace the fuel pump. We are hoping that gm will re-imburse us, since this sounds similar to the recall. They say that even though we've had to pay for the problem, we cannot file any paperwork until november. So it'll be at least until then before we get any money back, if at all. In the meantime, it sounds like the new fuel pump is susceptible to the same problem.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · 65,000 miles · CO

I have a 2001 suburban with 65000 miles that intermitently stalls while driving and doesn't immediately restart. The problem has occurred in hot and cold weather, and occurs while driving at highway speeds, neighborhood speeds, and slowing to stop speeds. Usually the vehicle re-starts after 10 minutes, but it has taken as long as 45 minutes before it will start. The vehicle also intermitently will not start after being parked for variable lengths of time. The vehicle has been to two different dealerships with the same result: can't duplicate the problem so can't fix it. I call the chevrolet customer assistance center and they tell me to take it to a dealer for a diagnosis, which has been done multiple times. The last dealer performed complete diagnostic testing and found nothing wrong. Meanwhile, I read many articles and postings about other suburbans exhibiting the same behavior- stalling and not starting. And meanwhile, I get to drive a vehicle that puts my family in dangerous situations. While there have been no injuries, accidents or deaths caused by this behavior, yet, I am concerned about the safety of my family while riding in a vehicle that could stall at any time, with limited control of braking and steering. Chevrolet needs to step up and take ownership of this problem and do something before people die.

Filed Mar 5, 2005 · Fuel system · 44,222 miles · WA

I stopped to get gas 1 mile from my house on the way to work. I filled the tank and got back in the car. When I tried to start the engine it continued to turn over but would not start. I tried 3 times. A person behind my 2001 suburban noticed gasoline leaking beneath the car. It initially was leaking about a 1/4 gallon per minute. The fire department and hazard response team was called. The spill was limited to 2 gallons. A toe truck took the car to the dealer. The dealer determined that a short had occurred inside the fuel tank which caused the fuel pump to melt and leak to the atmosphere. The service rep (trent) told me he had not seen this before. I was also told that it was unlikely to cause a fire because it is in a low oxygen environment. However, I found several complaints about the same problem with 2001 suburbans on the internet in less than 5 minutes of searching after returning home.*ak the 2001 suburban has only $44,000 miles on it. I believe this is a very serious incident needing immediate remedy from the manufacturer. The cost of the repair was $731.01. A new fuel pump module 25315983 and filter 25171792 was installed. Cost of parts alone was $441.88. The rest was tax and labor. In addition I paid towing cost in the amount of $ 99.84.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Fuel system · 40,500 miles · NV

2001 chevrolet suburban would not start after sitting approximately three hours after driving it a distance of approximately one mile. Vehicle had to be towed to local chevrolet dealership after hours so the vehicle was not looked at for about two days. When I call ed the service writer to inquire about the vehicle he stated it was still parked outside. When I asked what the problem may be he stated, "probably the fuel pump." the vehicle had not even been looked at by a mechanic when the initial diagnosis was made. It turned out to be a very expensive repair for a fuel pump replacement.

Filed Jan 21, 2004 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

Electrical: if key is turned to accessory; after approximately 10 minutes the battery is drained and car will not start. This has been going on for 3 years even with a new battery replacement. Also, frequently the clock display will be on the wrong time and lights flicker when using the power windows.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Fuel system · 41,000 miles · TX

Per the dealer repairman the fuel pump/assembly above fuel tank "cracked" causing large loss of fuel directly under the vehicle. *ak the car without warning would not start after being filled with gasoline. After several attempts to get the engine to turn over, I stepped out of the vehicle into a large fuel spill. I quickly removed 4 small children from their car seats and evacuated the vehicle. The fire department had to come to secure the area and prevent ignition of the fuel spill. This is a serious defect that needs to be addressed which luckily did not cause harm/loss of life.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Fuel system · MS

On march 30 my 2001 surburban quite running in the middle of a 6 lane highway in hattiesburg, ms. It would not crank again and even though I knew I had plenty of fuel the guage was showing empty. I was told that the fuse controlling the entire fuel operation had blown and after replacing it the dealership in hattiesburg said that they could not find another problem. Yesterday, april 11, I was on a 2 lane highway stopped for construction when it suddenly quit running again. I had an extra fuse this time but I had to get out in the line of traffic in order to open the hood and replace the fuse. When I tried to crank it again the fuse immediately blew. The vehicle again had to be towed to a repair shop. This time I was told that a wire was burnt and it caused the fuel pump to short and blew the fuse. I have not been told why the wire burnt and would like to know if you have had this problem reported with other surburbans.