2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Pickups years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. That ranks 5th out of 8 C/K Pickups model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 25%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups 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 | 6 | 25% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 17% | 28,826 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8% | 48,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 8% | 52,025 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups.
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
- 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.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr (PE02067) — opened Sep 25, 2002, closed Feb 11, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Was looking to park in a super market and when i slowed to turn in and pressed the brake pedal it vibrated and actually attempted to speed up slightly. Took it to the dealer and they said it was because the stainless steel rotors had rust on them and the sensor wasn't working right. Polished them…
I own a 2001 chevy silverado extended cab 4x4, there was a recall around 2005 for the abs engaging at slow speeds. The service was completed in 2006. About 6 months ago, the abs started doing it again. The dealer said they already did the recall service so i need to pay for the repairs this time. I…
My daughter missed a curve in heavy fog and hit a tree head on at about 40-45 mph. The driver side airbag failed to deploy. The impact was a few inches left of center and was such that it moved the engine block back into the cab of the pickup. It should have deployed.
Intermediate steering column shaft - constant clunking noise. Had serviced at 21k miles and now bad again at 43k miles. Supposedly safe per dealer, just an annoyance. But it could duplicate/mask a similar clunking noise which could be suspension related and unsafe. A driver would assume it was the…
2001 chevy p/u. Previous recall regarding antilock breaking system engaging on dry payment is re-occuring after initial vehicle repair. In my opinnion this is a serious problem and has the potential to cause an accident. Dealer probably did minimal repair (temporary fix) which did not address the…
Other Chevrolet C/K Pickups years
← 2000 C/K Pickups · 2002 C/K Pickups →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 C/K Pickups | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Pickups | 34 | 1 |
| 1999 C/K Pickups | 37 | 1 |
| 1998 C/K Pickups | 78 | 1 |
| 1997 C/K Pickups | 72 | 1 |
| 1996 C/K Pickups | 22 | 1 |
| 1995 C/K Pickups | 23 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Pickups model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.