2001 Blue Bird School BUS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other School BUS years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Blue Bird School BUS. That ranks 6th out of 7 School BUS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Blue Bird School BUS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Blue Bird School BUS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Blue Bird School BUS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 blue bird school bus. While driving approximately 50 mph, the thermostat heater hose ruptured and caused coolant to leak into the center area of the passenger compartment. The hot coolant spilled onto two occupants, who sustained second degree burns to both legs. Medical…
During bus ride home, a coolant line inside the passenger area ruptured and spewed hot antifreeze onto the student passengers. Two students were burned with 2nd to 3rd degree burns. *tr
Other Blue Bird School BUS years
← 2000 School BUS · 2009 School BUS →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 School BUS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 School BUS | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 School BUS | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 School BUS | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird School BUS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Blue Bird School BUS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Blue Bird School BUS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other School BUS model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.