2001 Chevrolet Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup. That ranks 7th out of 9 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (4 complaints, 24%), typically at around 20,941 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Pickup 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 | 4 | 24% | 20,941 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 66,365 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 125,345 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 39,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup.
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.
Brake pedal went to the floor.no brakes .this happen pulling into a convenience store.i hit the curb pretty hard
Dt*: the contact stated that the front driver and passenger air bags did not deploy in a head-on collision that occurred while driving 25 mph. The other vehicle in the accident was traveling 70 mph. There was pre-impact braking, the seat belt was worn and the airbag warning light was on prior to…
The tail gate support cables on my 2001 chev. S10 have or are ready to break. I have replace one so far. They appear to be no different that those recalled in the full sized chevrolet trucks. *nm
Normal everyday driving. During long stops (traffic lights or waiting) or upon start up and idling - the fuel gauge/level sensor will go from what ever level is in the tank to empty, indicates low fuel level also and after a few seconds to minutes the level indicator returns to normal. Sometimes it…
While driving 60 mph rear passenger tire tread separated. As a result, the rear braces were damaged. Consumer lost control, but managed to regain control. *ak while driving at 60 mph the pickup started bucking and fish tailing. Tread separated from the tire in one peice but tire did not go flat…
Other Chevrolet Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Pickup | 10 | 0 |
| 2002 Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 39 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 74 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 75 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 60 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 79 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup?
Owners most often report tires, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.