2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,808miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 4% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,808 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went to start my 2001 chevy suburban and it wouldn't start. I listened for the fuel pump to engage and it wasn't working. I checked the relay and noticed it was melted on one corner. I have researched this online and found several complaints about the same problem. Also noticed that GM has done nothing to fix this issue. I have been a GM fan all my life and would like to continue being one. Please recall this on going problem GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10679637, filed 2015-01, 175,808 miles“While backing out of driveway, our 2001 chevy SUBURBAN 1500 began smoking from under the driver's seat. As I parked to investigate, flames began to came out from under the seat and I put out the fire with a water hose. The fire seems to initiate from the wiring for the seat control. Left minor damage under the seat, burnt rug and water log from putting the fire out. Insurance company to follow up investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #10365596, filed 2010-11, 172,300 miles“Driving on highway at 75mph battery, security and low fuel popped on into message center. Gas gauge, volt meter, and temperature gauge quit working, had to pull off the side of the highway because of it almost got hit. I know numerous people with same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10747951, filed 2015-08, 198,000 miles“My 2001 chev surban caught on fire in my garage when car was not running. While picking up my daughter from school my ABS warning light came on --I returned home within 5 mins and with 10 mins my car was on fire. --dealership that I bought the car from and have had serviced there has my car. I have been trying to deal with them and it has been a complete nightmare. The saftey of my family is at risk if I contiune to drive the car---they dont know if that will happen again or not they say. …”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 5 | 16% |
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 6 | 11% |
| 2008 | 12 | 12% |
| 2007 | 26 | 14% |
| 2006 | 7 | 23% |
| 2005 | 46 | 49% |
| 2004 | 84 | 46% |
| 2003 | 60 | 34% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 2 | 14% |
| 1997 | 2 | 13% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
48 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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