2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.
“Driveline vibration at over 57 MPH. 24,000 miles. Dealer says there is nothing wrong, its normal for that vehicle! Looking at it on lift for a hour, checked tire pressure, says everything is normal. There is a droning type noise definitely driveline related, any passenger with their eyes closed can tell when you are going over 57 MPH. Either driveshaft problems or transmission, transfer case,rear end problem. Original tires hydroplaning at 24,000 miles. Had to replace tires, also alignment was off vehicle pulls to side. Second dealer also says there is no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10021056, filed 2003-06, 24,000 miles“Bought this vehicle 4 days ago. Has excessive vibration in drivetrain. In for service twice at dealer (1st time replaced tires-did not cure problem) it is now at the dealer's service department (9/4/01) found a TSB (01-04-17-002) for the chevrolet tracker (Suzuki twin) for power train:driveline:shaft chain:propellor:drive. This is identical to the problem we are having. Dealer seems unaware of TSB fix .”
NHTSA complaint #751685, filed 2001-09Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 8 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 8% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 12 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
9 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
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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