Gmc Suburban 2001

Model Suburban made in 2001 by Gmc got 5 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 30 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, seat belts and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, parking brake. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, structure.

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01V159000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/2000 to 10/31/2000V (Vehicle)919607/02/2001MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/17/200105/22/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryIn a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE
03V094000SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONSfrom 08/01/2000 to 03/03/2003V (Vehicle)367403/07/2003MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/07/200303/18/2003
Defect SummaryCertain 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.
Consequence SummaryThis overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
01094100304/01/2001619416Subject regarding procedures to initialize the sir (supplemental inflatable restraint) systemd uring pre-delivery inspection. *tt05/30/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04060408803/01/2005040604088A10014959Replacement of connector when replacing fuel tank module/fuel pump module. *tt05/12/2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-469509/01/200910032435Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r03/24/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
010601029B07/01/2002010601029A634805Some customers may comment on higher than expected engine oil consumption. *tt10/09/2002
14080108/14/2001625280Subject pertaining to detonation, hesitation, or sag on vehicles equipped with the six liter v-8 engine. *jg11/19/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
31070107/31/2001625211Subject regarding drive belt noise. *yh11/19/2001
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
01060403604/01/2005010604036A623311Diagnosing fuel gauge reading empty, low fuel message displayed, dtcs set. *yh10/26/2001
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
01086401410/01/2001628508Subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever) *jg03/12/2002
PARKING BRAKE
01052600104/01/2005010526001A619514Low effort parking brake apply system. *tt06/04/2001
POWER TRAIN
30023002D100088024l60e/4l65e intermittent neutral condition while accelerating from a stop or while driving. *tt 1999-2006 gm cars, light duty trucks and utilities. *tt08/23/2004
020421005A02/01/200302042100510001110Slips in 4-wheel drive, noise, vibration, leaks, hot odor. *tt04/15/2003
02042100506/01/2002634905Some 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. *tt10/10/2002
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
40304030A10021676New design front axle side bearing adjusters. *kb06/15/2007
03041800306/01/200310002854Revised wheel drive shaft inner joint and seal replacement. *tt09/26/2003
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
3012B3012A10008806The nvg 136 all wheel drive (awd) transfer case and the 236 and 246 nvg selectable transfer cases operating in the auto mode may exhibit a condition of a vibration/shudder during low speed turns such as a parking lot maneuver, up to approxi08/23/2004
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
07080108/07/2001625338Customers may complain of a rattle noise coming from the second row seatbelt. *slc11/20/2001
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
02052500206/01/2002634839Subject regarding revised wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt10/09/2002
STEERING
01023200709/01/2001623883Some customer may comment on a whining-type noise that is audible inthe vehicle's passenger compartment. *tt10/31/2001
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
01023500304/01/2001619366The deletion of the steering column / wheel locking feature on vehicles with automatic transmissions. *tt05/24/2001
STRUCTURE
000861001A03/01/2001000861001622965Information providing revised assist step (running board) installation procedure. *tt10/25/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY
14090109/14/2001626187Some vehicles equipped with hvac electronic climate control may experience a buzz or rattle from the roof or headliner. *slc12/13/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
01086401410/01/2001627425Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel. *yh02/07/2002
01086401510/01/2001627471Information regarding front and rear side access door noise. *yh02/07/2002
31100010/31/2000617220Information on automatic door lcok factory setting features. *tt03/14/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
01086401510/01/2001628505Subject regarding front and rear side door access door noise (replace door check link). *jg03/12/2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
010856004A09/01/2001010856004627635Information regarding security lamp illumination on the instument panel, engine stalls. *yh02/13/2002
01085600408/01/2001625163Information regarding security lamp illuminating on the instrument panel, engine stall, no start, and diagnosic trouble code b2960. *slc11/19/2001
30040104/30/2001623398Subject regarding harsh shifts on automatic transmission. *slc10/29/2001
01085600205/01/2001619745Some 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 s06/28/2001
01086400101/01/2001618076Some customers may comment that the front floor carpet is wet or has a musty odor. *jb04/03/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EA06016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/14/200611/09/2007CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL07V521000
 In a letter dated november 7, 2007, general motors (gm) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before november 15, 2000.according to gm, the ckp can fail intermittently or permanently.a permanent ckp failure would result in an engine stall without restart.an intermittent ckp failure could cause the service engine soon light to illuminate, the vehicle to run rough or the engine to stall but allows restart.as a remedy, an improved ckp will be installed in the subject vehicles.the recall campaign will start in december 2007. during the preliminary evaluation (pe06-016), and this ea investigation, gm and odi independently conducted detailed reviews of certain field data to understand the nature and rate of subject vehicle stalling due to ckp failures.gm and odi reviewed gm's warranty claims for the ckp with the objective of ascertaining an estimate of those claims representing an engine stall while driving.the ckp warranty claims without verbatim text were the largest segment of warranty claims.using those claims, gm surveyed vehicle owners to gather additional information to determine if the claim was associated with a stall while driving event.based on the survey, gm estimated that approximately 49% of all warranty repairs for the ckp involved a stall while driving.odi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
EA06016GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/14/200611/09/2007CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL07V521000
 In a letter dated november 7, 2007, general motors (gm) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before november 15, 2000.according to gm, the ckp can fail intermittently or permanently.a permanent ckp failure would result in an engine stall without restart.an intermittent ckp failure could cause the service engine soon light to illuminate, the vehicle to run rough or the engine to stall but allows restart.as a remedy, an improved ckp will be installed in the subject vehicles.the recall campaign will start in december 2007. during the preliminary evaluation (pe06-016), and this ea investigation, gm and odi independently conducted detailed reviews of certain field data to understand the nature and rate of subject vehicle stalling due to ckp failures.gm and odi reviewed gm's warranty claims for the ckp with the objective of ascertaining an estimate of those claims representing an engine stall while driving.the ckp warranty claims without verbatim text were the largest segment of warranty claims.using those claims, gm surveyed vehicle owners to gather additional information to determine if the claim was associated with a stall while driving event.based on the survey, gm estimated that approximately 49% of all warranty repairs for the ckp involved a stall while driving.odi
PARKING BRAKE
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
DP05009GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/20/200505/31/2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
08/25/20011
 While driving approximately 30mph consumer hit another vehicle head-on, and airbags did not deploy. did about 7000 dollars damage to front end. contacted dealer and dealer gave consumer's telephone number to gmc.*ak *nlm
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
111/09/2000
 Passenger's seat belt becomes so tight that passenger cannot move. dealer has attepted to correct the problem 2 times, however has been unsucessful. *slc
SEATS
05/22/2002
 Passenger side front seat rocks with or without use of seatbelt. had dealer check out, but stated they found nothing that was causing the rocking of seat.
04/15/2001103/30/2001
 When second row bench seat is folded forward to make room for a tall load, driver's side second row bench seat back has no manual latch, leaving that second row driver side seat back able to flop forward during braking. side that is unstable is about 60% of second row bench seat. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak consumer states passenger side has a manual latch release. *slc
TIRES
06/13/20031
 While driving and without warning right front side tires blewout, causing consumer to pull over. size#p26570r16. *ak