2001 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · data through 07/12/2026

27Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints

6.1%Of all 440 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP41 · 9.3%

PARKING BRAKE35 · 8%

SERVICE BRAKES35 · 8%

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP27 · 6.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23 · 5.2%

Share of the 440 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban overview page.

What owners report

“THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN.”NHTSA complaint 10022483 — filed 06/05/2003

“THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED GAS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THE ELECTRICAL OVER HEATING OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE CAUSED THE LEAK. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10019850 — filed 05/14/2003

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Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump problems?

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban: 27 of 440 complaints on file (6.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have in total?

440 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 35 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.