2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Problems and Repair Histories
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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburbans for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche | 26 Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanches, 9.5 months of data per Tahoe / Suburban / Avalanche, average 154300 miles73 |
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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 78000 | 390 | Low speed on blower motor didn't work. Shop replaced motor and speed control resistor. New motor whines, so probably taking it back. |
| Jan | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | Blower motor that was replaced a month or so ago had an unacceptable hum when it ran. New motor has less of a hum, but still more than original and more than it should. |
| Mar | 2011 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 148000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 149000 | 640 | Squeaking serpentine belt led to discovery of failing water pump bearing. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 128000 | 750 | Fuel pump failed - original pump |
| Apr | 2010 | 132000 | 1100 | Replaced front wheel bearings; item was originally on silent recall but I never was notified. Failure of sensor in antilock brakes. Also replaced front rotors and pads for brakes. Lube, oil change and filter change. |
| Jun | 2010 | 133000 | 650 | Lube, Oil , Filter, rear brake service and replacement of shoes and emergency brake mechanism |
| Sep | 2010 | 138000 | 600 | Power mirror switch was replaced Replacement of rear suspension air pump for leveling system |
| Mar | 2011 | 142000 | 460 | Replaced truck radiator due to very small leak, replacement with OEM radiator of original 10year old radiator. |
| May | 2011 | 143000 | 400 | Replaced oil pressure sending unit - false low oil pressure reading |
| Dec | 2011 | 150000 | 650 | Repaired rust areas on inside of rear doors and door hinges - included complete door disassembly, rust proofing, repair and repainting. |
| Feb | 2012 | 155000 | 1200 | Replaced intake manifold Replaced ride control sensor for rear active ride suspension |
| Mar | 2012 | 155000 | 370 | Replacement of auto ride control shock absorbers with rebuilt factory shocks |
| Sep | 2012 | 159000 | 380 | Auto Ride air pump failed and needed to be replaced. Oil change - mailtenaince item. Coolant leak into oil system. Repaired by owner with Barr's Leak product. Leak stopped and oil was changed by owner. No further loss of coolant in 2000 miles and oil pressure has returned to normal range. |
| Mar | 2013 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 103700 | 500 | The Tahoe shuddered when tuning slow and applying the brakes. The ABS unit was replaced after being replaced under the recall from a 2005 (?) Tie rod needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 143000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 146000 | 30 | Blower would not operate on speed 1, 2,3,4and 5 were operational. Replaced blower motor speed resistor module. Works fine now, not bad for 145,000 for the original part. |
| May | 2011 | 152700 | 30 | A/C would cut out and not come back on when driving slowly or parked for 10-15 min. If I left the hood open the A/C compressor started working again. Replaced the high pressure cut out switch on the compressor without removing comp. 8hr job |
| Nov | 2011 | 156000 | 250 | Brake lines severely rusted to the point they looked like a problem waiting to happen. Replaced the front lines right now. Needed to use a power bleeder to get the new fluid through the master cyl to the bleeders. could not bleed via pedal |
| Dec | 2012 | 165000 | 200 | Drivers rear flex hose collapsed keeping pressure on inner pad until it was down to the metal and galled the rotor which had to be replaced. Replaced flex lines, calipers and rotors due to age and mileage. |
| Apr | 2013 | 168000 | 1800 | Loud upper end on startup. Pulled engine apart, rebuilt. Rods, lifters, rockers, oil pump, oil pickup, valve seals, timing chain and gear. Rods and rockers were worn, 1" of sludge in sump, i use synthetic.....Sounds like brand new now! |
| May | 2013 | 169000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 167000 | 3050 | Transmission needed to be replaced. Rear airconditioning expansion valve needed replaced as well as the rear coil and the hot/cold control valve. |
| Sep | 2012 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 166000 | 160 | oil leak. dipstick gasket leak |
| May | 2011 | 174000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 97000 | 1600 | Transfer case on my Suburban 2500 split and began to leak fluid under load due to towing. I had the case refilled and coated with silicone. The leak was reduced. I made it home and took the vehicle to my independent mechanic to repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine not specified
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 169000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 170000 | 133 | Wheel was loose when jacked up. Bolts to wheel hub assembly were very tight. |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 163000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 165000 | 400 | right front wheel bearing |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 111000 | 1800 | ABS light kept coming on, no physical problems noted. Problem was Electrical Control Module. Replaced and running fine. |
| May | 2010 | 112000 | 400 | Heat shield on muffler broke loose and would rattle loudly. Instead of replacing entire exhaust, the heat shield was cut off. |
| May | 2012 | 137000 | 300 | Replaced cam position sensor |
| Aug | 2012 | 140700 | 1000 | Replaced leaking oil lines. Repaired windshield washer fluid hose. |
| Mar | 2013 | 146000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 156300 | 1400 | Replaced gaskets at the rear of engine block, rear main seal, right valve cover gasket. to repair oil leaks. This is the only problem I've had with this vehicle - oil leaks. It appears to be fixed - Ive spent $2,800.00 repairing leaks |
| Sep | 2011 | 161000 | 150 | Heat shield on the exhaust system |
| Oct | 2011 | 162000 | 283 | Replaced the right passenger window regulator. |
| Jan | 2013 | 170700 | 700 | Radiator Replacement Power Steering pump leaking, replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 172000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 119000 | 80 | ABS and Brake lights on dash light up intermittently, could not find codes having ever been set off, could not make dash light come on while in the shop. Brakes functioning fine when dash warning lights are on and off. |
| Apr | 2011 | 120700 | 380 | Leaking water pump, replaced pump, antifreeze and belt. |
| Dec | 2011 | 126000 | 0 | 2nd battery to go bad in 13 months. Something broke in the connectors inside the battery. |
| May | 2013 | 132000 | 125 | For the 3 time in 3 years a Bosch battery went bad, no problems w electrical system |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 150000 | 106 | Vibration in the middle of the vehicle at 70 mph. Pulled the alternator for preventive maintenance. Changed bearings and carbon brushes. Original brushes were too short and worn. |
| Chevrolet Suburban in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 147000 | 950 | Fuel pump wore out and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Chevrolet Suburban in South Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 78000 | 250 | Hard to start & prolonged cranking. Replaced fuel filter & fuel pump. I did the work and it starts fine now. |
| Jun | 2012 | 92000 | 300 | Service engine soon light comes on after filling up w/ gas & there is an odor of fuel outside the vehicle, but no leaks. Fuel vent overflow canister replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chevrolet Suburban in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 110000 | 250 | replaced strut. |
| Chevrolet Suburban in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 103000 | 2700 | Replaced Fuel Pump for the 2nd time in 100K Rebuild Transmission |
| Mar | 2010 | 104000 | 125 | Faulty Driver lock switch |
| Jun | 2010 | 106000 | 200 | Emission sensor bad causing check engine light |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | 650 | Rear Suspension air compressor failed for the 3rd time in trucks life. |
| Feb | 2011 | 112500 | 1500 | Differential rebuild |
| Sep | 2011 | 118000 | 12000 | A/C compressor |
| Feb | 2012 | 122300 | 500 | replaced leaking intake manifold gaskets for check engine light |
| Mar | 2013 | 148000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 167700 | 250 | Oil sender failed, remove & replace along with oil change service. |
| Mar | 2013 | 205000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 108000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 108000 | 1238 | fuel pump died...replaced pump, gas filter Replaced wiring harness, which had a short causing the fuel gauge to bounce all over the place. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000.5 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chevrolet Tahoe in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 120000 | 1500 | Continuing overheating after repeated repairs Starter failure |
| Dec | 2010 | 132000 | 350 | Replacement of cracked radiator |
| Jul | 2011 | 145000 | 350 | Persistent coolant leak within the engine |
| Sep | 2011 | 151000 | 650 | Ball joints need replacing. Not completed yet. |
| Jan | 2012 | 158000 | 320 | LF bearing failure. Extreme rotor wear. Replaced bearings, rotors and pads on both sides. |
| Jan | 2013 | 180000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000.5 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Chevrolet Suburban in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 86000 | 112 | driver and passenger power seats developed for and aft movement. Shimmed worm drive gear where shock absorbing rubber deteriorated. Replaced blown factory subwoofer with aftermarket subwoofer |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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