2001 GMC Suburban Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Suburban. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V094000Mar 7, 20033,674 vehicles potentially affected
  Body and structure
  Covers: GMC Suburban 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.

  Possible consequence: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.

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• 01V159000May 17, 20019,196 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Retractor
  Covers: GMC Suburban 2001, Yukon 2001, Chevrolet Tahoe 2001 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.

  Possible consequence: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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