Seven problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 2001 chevy Suburban and this is the 5th. Transmission I have put in the vehicle. The transmission first failed at 15,339 miles and was repaired under warranty. At 50,525 miles it failed again and cost me $1802. 94 to fix. At 62,823 it failed again and a Chevrolet dealer in oklahoma repaired it,for $2279. 24, and gave it a one year warranty. 11 months and 10800 miles later it failed again. This time the chevy dealer in missouri wants $1600 to repair it and said the same exact parts did not fail so the one year warranty does not apply!!!!!!!! this vehicle is driven by my wife around town. All of a sudden you loose power.
Transmission failures in 1999 through 2002 Chevrolet tahoe's, Suburbans, and k1500 trucks. I have owned several Chevrolet vehicles. In my small circle of acquaintances, I have experienced what I believe to be too many transmission failures by the afore mentioned vehicles. My brother in law just had to have his k1500 transmission changed out. My brothers son had to have his 2001 k1500 transmission changed out at 60000 miles. My brother has had two transmissions changed out in his 2002 tahoe. And finally, today January 26, 2006, my wifes transmission in her 2001 Suburban with only 78000, never used to tow anything but a lawn mower trailer, just went out with several school kids on board on a very busy road with no shoulders. This could have turned into a bad situation. What is the deal?.
Transmission failure. . . Replaced transmission at 32000 miles and again at 61000 miles.
While driving the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed. The cost for a the transmission was $2,576. 18.
Re; problems with gm about defective transmission on 2001 chev Suburban. *bfthe transmission locking mechanism in the transmission failed which resulted in an accident.
During routine driving, the vehicle's wheels locked up and stopped forward progress. The vehicle was only going 20+- mph at the time. The transmission had failed. The vehicle was able to move in reverse but no other gear. I had noticed some slipping of the transmission but was not sure if that was in fact slipping. The transmission was changed at my local dealership.
Consumer stated every 43,000 miles transmission failed. As a result, consumer had to replace the part.