2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 172,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,300 miles. 1 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.
“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“I have a 2001 chevy SUBURBAN 1500 while going over a speed bump at the speed of 20mph the lumbar support in my driver's seat popped . We heard a very loud exploding sound and at the same time I felt a extreme pressure and pain in my lower back... I now have lower back pain a day later.”
NHTSA complaint #10296084, filed 2009-12“I own a 2001 chevy SUBURBAN 1500, the middle row bench seat is a 70/30 split. The bottom ( part you sit on) of the larger side (behind drivers seat to middle of vehicle) will not stay latched or locked into place. I contacted GM and they said that since my suburban has more than 100,000 miles on it they are not responsible for any issues or defects. Very frustrating! This is a total safety concern, specially since I have four children who ride in this truck!”
NHTSA complaint #10295129, filed 2009-12Related service bulletins
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
48 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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