2001 Chevrolet L Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 28, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other L Series years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet L Series. That ranks 2nd out of 5 L Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Chevrolet L Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Steering150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 1 complaints
2003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chevrolet L Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet L Series.

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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 own a 2001 chevy impala & a 2001 chevy tahoe. I had clunking noises coming form the steering. I took the impala to the dealer, they said it was the steering shaft and that they've been having the same problem with many other customers. Now i have the same steering/clunking noise with my tahoe…

Steering · received Jan 28, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10108140

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 28, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10031278

Other Chevrolet L Series years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 L Series10
200120
2000 L Series10
1999 L Series30
1995 L Series10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet L Series?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet L Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Chevrolet L Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other L Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.