2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 2001

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (1%)

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (53%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

167000 mi

US $2000
Transmission needed to be replaced. 
97000 mi

US $1600
Transfer case on my Suburban 2500 split and began to leak fluid under load due to towing. I had the case refilled and coated with silicone. The leak was reduced. I made it home and took the vehicle to my independent mechanic to repair. 
102000 mi

US $280
The two shiift solenoids believe po753 on the computer,engine light showed ,had work done along with tranny screen,and fluid changed,now no engine light on and put 500 miles on Tahoe shifts great. 
192800 mi

US $2000
The 4L60E trans was slipping when in second gear. I purchased a remanu trans and converter to install for 1500.00 5 year 100,000 mile warr.  Also did a pump fix kit for the NP246 transfer case had a lot of wear but no leak. Replaced front u-joints. 
145791 mi

€230
Drivetrain, steering and suspension 
176000 mi

US $2100
Second Transmission repair since car was new. lost 2nd and 3rd gear. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

176000 mi

US $355
coolant lines replaced 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

191700 mi

US $3000
Shaft seal. Also the water pumps and a few cosmetic issues 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $50
Vibration in the middle of the vehicle at 70 mph. 
230000 mi

US $70
Rear differential roaring and whining between 55-65 mph. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

185000 mi

US $2000
Rebuilt transmission 
262000 mi

US $1050
Replace transfer case 
103000 mi

US $1800
Rebuild Transmission 
112500 mi

US $1500
Differential rebuild 
167600 mi

US $850
4x4 motor was replaced 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Transmission Problems

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