2001 Chevrolet C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series. That ranks 4th out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 5,534 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner 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 C/K Series 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 | 25% | 5,534 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake lines rusted out, resulting in total loss of brakes while in motion. Total loss of brake fluid. Vehicle had to be towed - all brake lines replaced, as well as fuel lines rusted out. *tr
Front passenger wheel bearing assembly failed at 33,000 with an out of pocket cost to me of $300. This is on a 2001 chevrolet silverado extended cab. There were no consequences of the failure as i had it replaced. However the consequences could be life threatening should repairs not be performed in…
Have had the followin. Engine knock gm claims can not be fixed, have now many times hard start or complete shut down of engine when driving, hed to steer to pull over. Truck need to cool down then restarted. Also since upgraded drive shaft and upladed new info to computer for more tourque have…
Accelerator pedal sticks when stepping on it to move forward and then when it releases the vehicle lurches forward. This happens on both our 2001 chevy suburban and our 2001 chevy silverado almost all the time.*ak
Other Chevrolet C/K Series years
← 2000 C/K Series · 2002 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 C/K Series | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.