Two problems related to radiator hose have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 2500. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. There were no indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled off the road, turned off the vehicle, and waited 30 seconds before restarting the vehicle. Once it was restarted, the vehicle performed normally. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), in which the crankshaft position sensor could operate or fail completely. The failures were identical to those mentioned in the recall and the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 68,000 and current mileage was 72,500. Updated 12/16/08 updated 12/19/08.
Rear hvac coolant lines (2) were severed causing coolant loss. Manufacturing defect involving frame mounted hvac lines that pass against a frame member junction. The lines were pressed hard against the frame member junction which eventually ends up slicing the hvac lines. When repaired, Chevrolet routed new hvac coolant lines away from all safe points.