2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 18%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 18% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,450 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.
“I purchased a 2001 Suzuki grand vitarta with 8000 miles. At 24,500 miles the engine began to have noise. Took to dealer who stated it was timing chin tensioner. They replaced 2 tensioners at the dealers expense. I have put an additional 5000 miles on the car and the problem seems to be back. I have researched the tensioners and found 100's of complaints on the same part. Suzuki has not issued a recall on this item as of yet, however if the timing chain should break, accidents can occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141739, filed 2005-11, 24,900 miles“Consumer letter regarding concerns with the timing chain tensioners on the 1999-2002 grand vitari xl7. Other problems: broken keyless entry which occurred twice, the vehicle radiator (twice), water pump (twice), and the thermostat was replaced twice. Tsb ts 07 03014r2”
NHTSA complaint #10126872, filed 2005-06“Whenever exhaust got hot fume odors got inside of vehicle. This caused driver to become sick. Had been to dealership 3 times for problem. Was informed exhaust is sprayed with cosmoline. The dealer was informed that problem would go away at about 5000 or 6000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #892018, filed 2001-07“The timing tensioner failed, causing the timing chain to malfunction. This caused damage to the left three cylinders. There was a loss of proper timing, and valves tensioners started to knock.”
NHTSA complaint #10111147, filed 2005-02“At the time of purchase the vehicle had an oil leak. The dealer agreed to fix the leak. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times and each time a different repair was made but the vehicle continued to use a quart of oil every 3000 miles. An independent mechanic stated that the front seal was the cause of the oil consumption. The vehicle pulled to the right while driving. The front end wobbled while driving. The consumer heard a popping noise from the driver and passenger front windows when closing them.”
NHTSA complaint #10043958, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10019614Apr 5, 2006Exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle.
- 10017455Nov 9, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure.
- 10015910Aug 16, 2005Modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
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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