2001 Chevrolet Suburban Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 440 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 142,327miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, 0% of the 440 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,327 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.
“This is concerning a '01 z71 Suburban. Had tires changed due to unexplainable vibration in wheels. After tire change tires deflated. Found aluminum alloy rims severely rusted and pitted on the back side, found one rim has a hole the size of a pea after brushing some rust away.”
NHTSA complaint #10102776, filed 2004-12, 80,000 miles“The contact owned a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke emitted from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the front end and front wheels were on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. Fire and police reports were filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,654.”
NHTSA complaint #10916414, filed 2016-10, 204,654 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 4 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
178 complaintsFuel system
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTires
28 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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