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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 18 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 RWD

173000 mi

US $1200
Replaced right front wheel bearing. 
177000 mi

US $200
Front hubs replaced after 2,700 mile trip across country towing 6,000lbs. Surprised they lasted 13 years. Rear shocks also fell victim to the trip but not until a few weeks after arrival. Truck did a good job getting us where we were going. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr SUV

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

132000 mi

US $1100
Replaced front wheel bearings; item was originally on silent recall but I never was notified. 
138000 mi

US $100
Replacement of rear suspension air pump for leveling system 
155000 mi

US $1200
Replaced ride control sensor for rear active ride suspension 
155000 mi

US $370
Replacement of auto ride control shock absorbers with rebuilt factory shocks 
159000 mi

US $350
Auto Ride air pump failed and needed to be replaced. Oil change - mailtenaince item. 
185000 mi

US $700
Had a grinding noise passengers front wheel. Found hub bearing went bad. Replaced both 4 years ago with aftermarket hubs. Replaced both hubs, both rotors and front pads. Antilock used to trigger all of the time and even with aftermarket hub. 
103900 mi

US $500
Tie rod needed to be replaced 
183000 mi

US $133
Wheel was loose when jacked up. Bolts to wheel hub assembly were very tight. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban

Engine not specified

165000 mi

US $400
right front wheel bearing 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

170300 mi

US $700
Power Steering pump leaking, replaced 
174200 mi

US $3000
Front left wheel bearing. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

168000 mi

US $200
Repalced shocks, front and rear due to stability and ride comfort. 
195000 mi

US $400
Bumpy ride. Shocks were worn. 
199600 mi

US $850
Rear shocks were shot, they were replaced. 

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban 4dr SUV, ext.

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

110000 mi

US $650
Rear Suspension air compressor failed for the 3rd time in trucks life. 
110000 mi

US $250
replaced strut. 

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2001 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Suspension Problems

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