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3GNFK16T91G••••••2001 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (10 vs 2).
10on this build
74on the model
31builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 7Hydraulic 3Parking Brake 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJun 2011
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that he noticed smoke emitting from under the hood and after opening the driver side door, he realized that the driver heated seat had caught on fire. The fire department was contacted who filed a report. The vehicle…
Service BrakesOct 2018
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was put on a lift and it was discovered that the brake line was corroded, causing a leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake lines needed to…
Fuel SystemJul 2004
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer replaced the fuel pump. Consumer indicated that fuel pump could catch on fire and melt the wires
Parking BrakeMar 2003
The vehicle failed state inspection due to the emergency brake being inoperative. Took vehicle to dealer who diagnosed a manufacturer's design flaw with the emergency brake. The design of the emergency brake placed it in contact with the rotors which caused premature wear
Service BrakesAug 2015
Complete break failure. Break pedal went to floor and almost killed my family. Noticed leaking break fluid coming out of rusted break line under vehicle
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNFK16T91G145182 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.