2001 Chevrolet C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet C Series. That ranks 7th out of 10 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 188,288 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 188,288 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 50% | 35,430 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet C Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
Risk: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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
- 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.
MY 2001 CHEVY CAVALIER, HAS AN IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, MALFUNCTIONED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WHILE I WAS DRIVING. MY CAR CUT OF IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION, ME AND MY GRAND CHILDREN WERE INJURED. I WAS REFERRED TO CONTACT THIS THIRD PARTY COMPANY NAMED: ESIS/GM CENTRAL CLAIMS UNIT LOCATED…
Parking brake is defective. When applying the parking brake it goes to the floor and vehicle will continue to move forward. Consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs, and was told that the parking brake was not covered by the warranty. *ak vehicle parking brake fails to hold the…
Other Chevrolet C Series years
← 2000 C Series · 2002 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 C Series | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet C Series?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, parking brake problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet C Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.