2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 512 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,508miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 512 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,508 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Was driving taking kids to school in a residential neighbor hood . When I made a turn onto a street the truck dropped to right side and the tire and axle rolled into another car. Turning 5 mile hr”
NHTSA complaint #11128823, filed 2018-09, 200,000 miles“The bearing and the hub assembly have malfunctioned. As a result the brakes failed. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. Bearing and hub assembly, front wheel both replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111357, filed 2005-03, 18,942 miles“The consumer indicated that the parking brake failed and would not hold the vehicle when it was parked on a hill. The dealership inspected vehicle several times, and the mechanic advised the consumer that they replaced the mechanical part, but the problem was never resolved. The rear brakes were replaced with factory parts. The consumer requested reimbursement. The A/C was inoperative, the vehicle would pull to the right while in motion and the brake shoes were worn and scored the rear rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #10089206, filed 2004-11, 59,016 miles“While driving 30 MPH, the ABS light came on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was the right front wheel bearing need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10097211, filed 2004-10, 64,000 miles“Abs module, transmission, parking brake, throttle body, windows, rear A/C, steering suspension. Since we purchased the vehicle we have had to spend over $4000.00 on repairs that should be recalled due to safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10203079, filed 2007-09Related service bulletins
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10135368Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
- 10113721Mar 2, 2015This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians a recommendation for when they are performing a front end alignment and find an alignment dowel pin missing .
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 30 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
272 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTires
31 complaintsSeat belts
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
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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