Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Suburban, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seats2
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What GMC told its dealers about the 2001 GMC Suburban: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 634905 | SOME VEHICLES WILL NOT MOVE WHEN 4-WHEEL DRIVE IS REQUESTED, NOISE, SHUDDER, POOR PERFORMANCE, TRANSMISSION / TRANSFER CASE SLIPS, TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, SLIPS IN 4-WHEEL DRIVE. *TT |
| 634839 | SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 634805 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGHER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. *TT |
| 628508 | SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG |
| 628505 | SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE DOOR ACCESS DOOR NOISE (REPLACE DOOR CHECK LINK). *JG |
| 627635 | INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATION ON THE INSTUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALLS. *YH |
| 627471 | INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH |
| 627425 | SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. *YH |
| 626187 | SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HVAC ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MAY EXPERIENCE A BUZZ OR RATTLE FROM THE ROOF OR HEADLINER. *SLC |
| 625338 | CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT. *SLC |
| 625280 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DETONATION, HESITATION, OR SAG ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SIX LITER V-8 ENGINE. *JG |
| 625211 | SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVE BELT NOISE. *YH |
| 625163 | INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ENGINE STALL, NO START, AND DIAGNOSIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *SLC |
| 623883 | SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT ON A WHINING-TYPE NOISE THAT IS AUDIBLE INTHE VEHICLE'S PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TT |
| 623398 | SUBJECT REGARDING HARSH SHIFTS ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *SLC |
| 623311 | DIAGNOSING FUEL GAUGE READING EMPTY, LOW FUEL MESSAGE DISPLAYED, DTCS SET. *YH |
| 622965 | INFORMATION PROVIDING REVISED ASSIST STEP (RUNNING BOARD) INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 619745 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY HAVE CONCERNS WITH THE SECURITY LAMP ILLUMINATING WHILE DRIVING; THE SECURITY LAMP MAY BE ON OR OFF; THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT WILL NOT START AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING; AND / OR THE ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND THE SECURITY LAMP IS FLASHING. *TT |
| 619514 | LOW EFFORT PARKING BRAKE APPLY SYSTEM. *TT |
| 619416 | SUBJECT REGARDING PROCEDURES TO INITIALIZE THE SIR (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT) SYSTEMD URING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT |
| 619366 | THE DELETION OF THE STEERING COLUMN / WHEEL LOCKING FEATURE ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT |
| 618076 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT FLOOR CARPET IS WET OR HAS A MUSTY ODOR. *JB |
| 617220 | INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC DOOR LCOK FACTORY SETTING FEATURES. *TT |
| 11010544 | This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil. |
| 11006621 | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation