These are standard specifications for the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic , 4 Automatic MT1 (4L80-E)
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2000 - 2006 |
| Weight : | 4914 lbs | 2228.953 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L. |
| Power : | 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 5900 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Direct |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L. |
| Power : | 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.4:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
| Redline : | 5600 RPM |
| Ignition system : | Direct |
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 8128 cc | 496.0 cu in. | 8.1 L. |
| Power : | 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque : | 455 Ft-Lbs (617 NM) @ 3200 RPM |
| Bore : | 108.0 mm | 4.252 in. |
| Stroke : | 111.0 mm | 4.37 in. |
| Compression : | 9.1:1 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 5000 RPM |
| Intake manifold : | Cast aluminum |
| Exhaust manifold : | Cast stainless steel |
| Crankshaft : | Cast nodular iron |
| Connecting rods : | Forged steel |
4 Automatic , 4 Automatic MT1 (4L80-E)
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.06 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.63 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.70 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E043000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
| Remedy | HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1). |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
| Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Remedy | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
| Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 07V521000 |
| Summary | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER A COOL DOWN PERIOD. |
| Consequence | IF THE SENSOR BECOMES COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING AND WILL NOT RE-START. EITHER OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 06083.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V155000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| Consequence | IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRE IS EXPOSED, THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WILL BLOW, DISABLING THE FUEL PUMP AND CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL OR NO-START CONDITION. IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS CONDUCTED TO THE PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR, A HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR MAY RESULT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED DURING THE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE. FUEL VAPOR AND IN SOME CASES LIQUID FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. ALSO IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT OR GROUND WIRE IS EXPOSED AND SHORTS TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER CARD WIRES, INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS MAY RESULT. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK, AND REMOVE THE MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES FROM THE TANK, AND INSTALL A NEW SERVICE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON MAY 25, 2005. THE OWNERS WERE RE-NOTIFIED ON OCTOBER 19, 2005, SINCE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 05027. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 00V343000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE. |
| Consequence | THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 16, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 05V379000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE 'SALT BELT' STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY. |
| Consequence | THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Remedy | DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463. |
| Notes | GM RECALL NO. 05068. GM REVISED THE INVOLVED VEHICLES BY AMENDING THE ORIGINAL 573 REPORT ON OCTOBER 4, 2005. GM REVISED THE ORIGINAL 573 REPORT ON DECEMBER 16, 2005, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL STATES AND VEHICLE POPULATION.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 03V094000 |
| Summary | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT. |
| Consequence | THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096. |
| Notes | CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20000901 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 01V159000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK. |
| Consequence | IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782. |
| Notes | ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Data updated January 2023
2001 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $25,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $42,350 |
| Avg. Home : | $136,150 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.46 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a length of 219.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has 40.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban's towing capacity?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a towing capaicty of 8800.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was a SUV.Q: What engines did the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban had the following engine options: V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (5981 cc | 365.0 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 360 Ft-Lbs (488 NM) @ 4000 RPM V 8 (8128 cc | 496.0 cu in. | 8.1 L.) with 340 HP (250.24 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 455 Ft-Lbs (617 NM) @ 3200 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic, 4 speed Automatic MT1 (4L80-E).
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a length of 219.30 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a width of 78.80 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has 40.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has legroom of 41.30 inches.Q: What is the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban's towing capacity?A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban has a towing capaicty of 8800.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban was a SUV.Q: What engines did the 2001 Chevrolet Suburban have? A: The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban had the following engine options: V 8 (5300 cc | 323.4 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 285 BHP (209.76 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 325 Ft-Lbs (441 NM) @ 4000 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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