2001 Chevrolet K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other K Series years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet K Series. That ranks 3rd out of 7 K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 100% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Chevrolet K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet 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
- 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.
Tread separation on firestone tire, note that the tire was being driven on a straight, smooth paved highway at or below lawful speed limit. Driver detected separation immediately and was able to stop vehicle before deflation occurred. Tire still had the required inflation of 80# for the camper that…
Other Chevrolet K Series years
← 2000 K Series · 2002 K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 K Series | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 K Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 K Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 K Series | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 K Series | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 K Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet K Series?
Owners most often report tires problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 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.