2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Chevrolet Truck years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. That ranks 8th out of 9 Chevrolet Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints, 29%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck 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 | 29% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% | 50,466 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | 27,074 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 5% | 88,267 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 31,590 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck.
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.
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 have 2001 8.1 chevy 1 ton,had 3 crankshaft sensors replaced! 4 years never had a problem with 3 one!!!martys gmc replaced it!!(recalled) wanted old 1 back,they said no? 2 days before my 1 year warranty crank sensor failed! I scanned it myself, next day was saturday,brian kelly service manager…
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving the vehicle the fuel line constantly spewed gas from the rear of the vehicle. This occurred at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the cause of the problem was due to rats chewing on the fuel line. The vehicle was taken to a…
Parking brake will not work. The trucks were recalled, because they are a standard. Tahoes were not even though they are the same parking brake. My parking brake not working is dangerous when i park on a hill or when i need the extra safety. It has also affected my reverse due to parking on a hill…
Abs activating when brakes are applied coming to a stop. *jb
In january of '05, the fuel gauge on my 2001 chevy tahoe quit working. It shows empty all of the time. This also causes my low fuel light to come on, and the check engine light to be on. *jb
Other Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck years
← 2000 Chevrolet Truck · 2002 Chevrolet Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Chevrolet Truck | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Truck | 37 | 0 |
| 2001 | 21 | 0 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Truck | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Truck | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Truck | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Truck | 49 | 0 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Truck | 53 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, structure, tires problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Chevrolet Truck model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.