2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (5) · Air Bags (3) · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Suspension 2022-07-08 · SUZ_016008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
reminder of the importance to conduct safety inspections for rust damage to suspension and related parts that could be caused by road salt or other chemicals applied to the roadway.
Suspension 2018-11-20 · N-Q-G-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin was sent by suzuki motor corporation to its authorized suzuki automobile distributors in the u.s., explaining the importance of proper inspection and maintenance of suspension lower arm ball joints to prevent the ball stud from becoming separated from the suspension lower arm.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2006-04-05 · 1703296 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exhaust noise can be heard from under the vehicle. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2005-11-09 · 1410285R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-08-16 · 1405175 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
modification of main bearing oil clearance and the bearing selection procedure. 1999-2005 suzuki vitara sq420/sq625l, grand vitara sq625w, and xl-7 ja627 *sc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-01-01 · 0602244R2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
oil leaking from left front of engine. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-12-28 · Vehicle Speed Control · 135,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. while driving 3 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000. upda…”
2015-10-03 · Service Brakes · 104,189 mi“my car was called back years ago but never serviced . they said they'd call never did. now i'm expieriencing problems vith my car. it has been an excellent car and wouldn't trade it for anything. it's a 2001 grand vitara standard and it cranks but won't start. it's happend before. my gas peddle goes all the way on the floor. doesn't feel right. …”
2013-10-08 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, he crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy until after impact. the contact sustained injuries to the chest and sternum while the passenger sustained a facial injury from striking the windshield. the contact and the passenger were both …”
2013-10-07 · Air Bags · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. the contact was traveling approximately 35 mph and crashed into another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy until moments after impact. the passenger was propelled into the windshield and sustained injuries to the knee, fingers and face. the contact sustained injuries to the sternum. a police repo…”
2013-02-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 78,400 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2001 suzuki grand vitara. the contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds and pulling out of the driveway, the steering wheel became very hard to turn and the vehicle almost turned over when the brake was applied. the contact also stated that the vehicle proceeded to accelerate while the brakes were engaged. the vehic…”
2006-09-18 · Tires:sidewall · 52,750 mi“driving on interstate 21 in ohio. i heard a funny noise coming from driver side back. doing 60 miles an hour and my back driver side tire blew out. no accident. *nm…”
2005-11-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 24,900 mi“i purchased a 2001 suzuki grand vitarta with 8000 miles. at 24,500 miles the engine began to have noise. took to dealer who stated it was timing chin tensioner. they replaced 2 tensioners at the dealers expense. i have put an additional 5000 miles on the car and the problem seems to be back. i have researched the tensioners and found 100's of compl…”
2005-06-10 · Equipment:electrical“consumer letter regarding concerns with the timing chain tensioners on the 1999-2002 grand vitari xl7. *mr other problems: broken keyless entry which occurred twice, the vehicle radiator (twice), water pump (twice), and the thermostat was replaced twice. tsb ts 07 03014r2 *sc …”
2005-02-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys“the timing tensioner failed, causing the timing chain to malfunction. this caused damage to the left three cylinders. there was a loss of proper timing, and valves tensioners started to knock. *ak…”
2004-11-10 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 💥 crash“while pulling inside of the car port vehicle accelerated uncontrollable, and hit a brick wall. no injuries reported. upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. the second incident occurred when consumer was backing out of the driveway and vehicle accelerated backwards .in both incidents consumer stepped on the brake pedal in order…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.