- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 GMC Suburban Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 GMC Suburban have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2003 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Suburban year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 GMC Suburban recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
- The fix
- 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 agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
What owners say
Be the first Suburban owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2001 GMC Suburban yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC Suburban: every year compared
All Suburban years2001 GMC Suburban vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC Suburban | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2001 GMC C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C Series | 2 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 GMC Blazer | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C/K Utility | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 GMC Suburban
Does the 2001 GMC Suburban have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 GMC Suburban: structure (March 2003); retractor (May 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 GMC Suburban had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 GMC Suburban a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC Suburban year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 GMC Suburban has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data