2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 2500HD years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD. That is the most of any 2500HD model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 117,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 50% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 83,270 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | 136,540 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 112,932 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet 2500HD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Wheels
Problem: On certain vehicles equipped with series 0307, hr0307a, hr0307b, hr1000a or hr1500hb hy--rail guide wheel equipment, these steering stops may not be correctly installed.
Risk: Damage occurs to the vehicle components around the rims on the front of the vehicle. The anti-lock brake sensor wires could be cut.
Fix: The vehicle's front tires, wheels, upper control arms, and anti-lock brake sensor wires will be inspected. If any damage, wear, nicks, gouges, cut or frayed wires, are found, control arm guard plates will be needed and/or the steering stops will be replaced. The anti-lock brake sensor wires will also be relocated. Owners were notified on february 23, 2007. Owners may contact harsco at 1-507-235-7212.
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.
I was driving home from work and was coming up to a stop sign and my brake pedal went clear to the floor. Luckily no one was coming and i went right through the intersection. After getting the truck home, my mechanic came and looked it over and found the rear brake line on the left side of the…
Brake line failure due to corrosion. Failure occurred without warning, excessive pedal travel and extended stopping distance through stop sign. Fluid leaking from beneath driver's side frame area. All metal lines heavily and substantially corroded. Identified and replaced failed line. Adjacent line…
On 9/15/11, depressed brake pedal and it went completely to the floor. The truck did stop. I was less than a mile from home. Inspected undercarriage at home and found brake fluid leaking from an undetermined source. Took truck to servicer in on 9/15/11. Received call on 9/16/11 that in addition to…
Was pulling a trailer through town luckily when my brake pedal went to the floor. The trailer brakes kept me from hitting the person in front of me. After getting stopped i found the brake lines on top of the frame had ruptured due to corrosion. I went and bought new brake line material and i am…
I noticed that as i drive my 2001 chevy 2500hd with 6.0 v8, that the fuel gauge goes from saying i have fuel, to dropping down to no fuel and then back again. The gauge does this sporadically for no reason. This issue has been happening since i bought my truck, and has caused my wife and kids as…
Other Chevrolet 2500HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 2500HD | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 2500HD model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.