2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vs 2001 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | 2001 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 92 | 996 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 158 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 76 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 58 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–14 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 108,650 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 282 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 25 | 122 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 136 |
| Power Train | 5 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 107 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 63 |
| Steering | 4 | 58 |
| Structure | 2 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 34 |
| Stalling | 8 | 243 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 19 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 23 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
2001 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
2001 Ford Escape
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.