2001 Chevrolet S Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 19, 2005 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S Pickup years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup. That ranks 3rd out of 6 S Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (4 complaints, 67%), typically at around 38,762 miles. 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 S Pickup problems

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

Structure4 · ~38,762 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~20,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~43,000 mi
Visibility1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure467%38,762——
Engine and Engine Cooling117%20,000——
Latches/locks/linkages117%43,000——
Visibility117%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 4 complaints
2003: 1200312004: 4200442005: 120051

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chevrolet S Pickup recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet S 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tailgate support cables broke on 2001 chevrolet, s10 pick-up truck. *ak

Structure · received Apr 19, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10118094

Broken tail gate cables. *jb

Structure · received Dec 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10104623

Tailgate straps broke and tailgate fell off and slid down the road.there has been recalls on the full size truck tailgate straps but not on my 2001 s-10. It makes my 2001 chevrolet look nice with a dented and scratched tailgate. I think my next new truck will be a dodge. *ak

Structure · received Dec 5, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10102171

General motors is conducting a recall on 2000-2004 model year full sized pickup trucks because of corrosion and failure of galvanized steel tailgate cables.he same failure has occurred on the tailgate cables of my compact chrevrolet s-10 pickup which is not covered by the recall. There was no…

Structure · received Jul 27, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10082734

The wipers don't always work, i had the same problem on 2 other gm products, both of those have been recalled. No recall on this one.

Visibility · received Feb 19, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10058510

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup?

Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Chevrolet S Pickup a good year?

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