2001 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche years
- Not enough data 13th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. That ranks 13th out of 15 Avalanche model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 48,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 | 1 | 50% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 50% | 68,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
There have been several incidents of the stalling of my 8.1 l equipped avalanche, mostly at idle, such as at traffic lights, drive thru's, etc. The most recent occurrence was turning in traffic causing me to pull over to the side of the road with the vehicle not running. Several attempts to restart…
Tailgate on chevrolet avalanche won't close or pops open while driving.*ak
Other Chevrolet Avalanche years
← 2000 Avalanche · 2002 Avalanche →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 82 | 2 |
| 2012 Avalanche | 36 | 3 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 127 | 3 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 111 | 3 |
| 2009 Avalanche | 76 | 5 |
| 2008 Avalanche | 258 | 4 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 377 | 4 |
| 2006 Avalanche | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 71 | 3 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 165 | 5 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 444 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Avalanche | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Avalanche | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.