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Fuel systemPart report

2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
24%of 34 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, 24% of the 34 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 have owned my 2001 chevy suburban since january of 2008. I have replaced the fuel pump 3 times and today will be my 4th. I have spent thousands of dollars on the same part over and over. The last time it was replaced my mechanic advised us to keep at least 1/4 tank of gas in the tank which I have tried to do. But even doing this the fuel pump seems to go about every 15 months, just outside the warranty. Its ridiculous, there is no way I should be replacing fuel pumps at this rate.”

NHTSA complaint #10504948, filed 2013-03, 190,000 miles

“I purchased this vehicle new in 2001. On july 20, 2007 on an out of town family/work trip, I refilled the fuel tank and traveled another 88 miles to my final destination, upon arrival I smelled gas, but saw no problems. The next morning I was scheduled to attend and event and went out to start the truck and found a hole in the asphalt driveway, approximately 3 feet in diameter, and discovered fuel leaking from the middle of my truck. I removed the gas tank protective cover and fuel spilled everywhere. …”

NHTSA complaint #10199711, filed 2007-08, 100,000 miles

“I have a 2001 chevy suburban. In regards to GM recall 05027, my vehicle is a 2500 series. I experienced a fuel tank leak. After dealer removed tank they found over heated wiring in the fuel pump module. I appeared to be the same problem as the recall, however they said the recall only covered the 1500 series. I phoned GM and they are looking into it. It didn't sound promising. I hope GM is aware the problem exists in the 2500. I felt fortunate to have avoided a fire as the leak was severe if tank was over 3/4 full. The fuel gauge was also inaccurate. Please forward this information along.”

NHTSA complaint #10246840, filed 2008-10, 102,000 miles

“Fuel pump wire/connecter overheated melting a small hole in module which caused fuel to leak out. Contacting dealership about recall ,old part is avail.”

NHTSA complaint #10195083, filed 2007-07, 42,137 miles

“- the contact stated that while driving his 2001 Chevrolet suburban (failure mileage: 132000) at 25 MPH the fuel gauge does not register the correct amount of fuel and can waver between full and empty. The contact stated that at times the vehicle does not start. The vehicle is also experiencing the same problem as the recall number 05v155000 for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10178920, filed 2007-01, 100,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011229%
2008114%
200415%
2003210%
200226%
2001824%
2000229%
1999325%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

Engine cooling
11 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500

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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