2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 5% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
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.
“I was driving on the nj turnpike near exit 10, travelling to boston. Ahead, all traffic was stopped in both the inner and outer set of lanes. As I decelerated, I heard a noise and the truck jerked slightly. When I tried to pull off the road into the service lane, I had no transmission and had to drift to the shoulder. I was told there was a catastrophic failure of the transmission and it had to be completely rebuilt (under warranty). When the vehicle had around 70,000 miles (about 2 years ago, 2013), the transmission failed again and had to be completely rebuilt again. Pathetic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721217, filed 2015-05, 10,000 miles“I have a 2001 1500 chevy suburban that I purchased brand new. It was 109,000 miles on it. My transmission went out with no warning at 50,000 miles. We fought with dealership and manufacturer and had them replace it with a new one. Well guess what? I have appr. 59,000 on this transmission and it just went out on us on our thanksgiving trip. We were 4 hrs. From home when it started going out. When we were 3 hrs. From home we lost 3rd gear and drove in 2nd at 40 miles per hr. Stopping several times along the way to let it cool down. …”
NHTSA complaint #10485962, filed 2012-11, 109,000 miles“I have a 2001 chevy suburban and this is the 5th. Transmission I have put in the vehicle. The transmission first failed at 15,339 miles and was repaired under warranty. At 50,525 miles it failed again and cost me $1802.94 to fix. At 62,823 it failed again and a Chevrolet dealer in oklahoma repaired it,for $2279.24, and gave it a one year warranty. 11 months and 10800 miles later it failed again. This time the chevy dealer in missouri wants $1600 to repair it and said the same exact parts did not fail so the one year warranty does not apply!!!!!!!! This vehicle is driven by my wife around town. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205730, filed 2007-10, 73,622 miles“2001 chevy SUBURBAN 1500 lt, 5.7 stalling problem. Stalls at low idle rounding corners, and in parking lots entering and exiting space. Runs fine at normal speed. No stalling during regular highway speed driving unless slowing to round a corner.”
NHTSA complaint #10298260, filed 2010-01, 125,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into drive and the vehicle failed to move forward. The contact also stated that the brake warning light illuminated. On another occasion while driving at approximately 5 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the anti lock brake system failed and unknown parts needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10661611, filed 2014-12, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2025 | 6 | 19% |
| 2023 | 4 | 24% |
| 2011 | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 11 | 12% |
| 2004 | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
| 1995 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
48 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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