2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 92 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 141,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 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.
“I have suburban 2001, the rear window (tailgate window) glass separated from the hinges suddenly. This is common problem in GM suburbans and I am afraid this may result in a serious accident as the tailgate window may separate, fly off and hit something. I am not sure if the window will fly off, mine was hanging from one hinge until I corrected it.”
NHTSA complaint #10356353, filed 2010-09“The auto-dimming heated mirror on my 2001 chevy suburban suddenly cracked after bumping into the side of my garage door. The mirror immediately started dripping a green substance on the driveway. I started to clean up this substance with my bare hands which caused a burning sensation. I then noticed that the green liquid was discoloring/melting the paint on the side of my vehicle and eating the concrete in my driveway. I sprayed the areas down with water and found the paint on my vehicle damaged. My skin became very red and irritated after contacting this material. …”
NHTSA complaint #10188059, filed 2007-04Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 6% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 29% |
| 1997 | 5 | 31% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 25% |
| 1994 | 4 | 44% |
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 complaintsSeats
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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