2001 Chevrolet W3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W3500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet W3500. That ranks 3rd out of 10 W3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet W3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet W3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet W3500.
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 shaft failures (PE04004) — opened Jan 8, 2004, closed Apr 30, 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.
The vehicle was leaking hydraulic fluid, which made the ability to steer the vehicle difficult. Taken in for repair twice on the power steering but the problem still occurs. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
On june 2004, while driving in remote area consumer heard a noise in the rear driver's side. Consumer got out of the vehicle, and saw a big bubble on the tire. On september 25, saw a bubble on the rear and front tires on passenger's side, the tread separated from the tire while driving. Firestone…
Other Chevrolet W3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 W3500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 W3500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 W3500 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 W3500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 W3500 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 W3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 W3500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet W3500?
Owners most often report steering, tires problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet W3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet W3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W3500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.