2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,966miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,966 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes5 50%
- Engine cooling2 20%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I was driving home from work and was coming up to a stop sign and my brake pedal went clear to the floor. Luckily no one was coming and I went right through the intersection. After getting the truck home, my mechanic came and looked it over and found the rear brake line on the left side of the truck was completed rotted out and will have to be replaced. He told me that the other lines are looking bad also and that they should be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10442768, filed 2012-01, 130,000 milesEngine cooling: “I have found a safety recall on a 2001 chevy silverado 8.1l crankshaft position sensor, I have called the dealer and the chevy hot line and both of them said that the recall did not pertain to my truck, but my truck is having the same troubles as the other 8.1l is having, my truck is stalling when im driving and when im at a stop, their is no code or dash trouble light comes on, my lights also dims quite often not always does it stall when the lights flicker, I have been having trouble for the past 6 yr and no one can find the problem, then I looked on line and someone else had the same…”
NHTSA complaint #10253957, filed 2009-01, 15,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I have a 2001 2500hd chevy 4x4. I noticed a leak on the tail housing on the transfer case at about 30,000 miles. At time vehicle was still under warranty so I brought to dealer and their replaced the seal. I noticed the leak again at around 60,000 miles and replaced seal again and again at 100,000 miles and recently while at a garage I explained the problem to a mechanic and was told that there is a defect with the transfer case and he checked the truck and found the defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10252457, filed 2008-12, 30,000 milesFuel system: “I noticed that as I drive my 2001 chevy 2500hd with 6.0 v8, that the fuel gauge goes from saying I have fuel, to dropping down to no fuel and then back again. The gauge does this sporadically for no reason. This issue has been happening since I bought my truck, and has caused my wife and kids as well as myself to be stranded on several occasions. My wife and kids were placed in harms way, when she ran out of gas on the expressway, due to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10369855, filed 2010-12, 120,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 120,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V228000Jun 4, 2007WheelsCovers: Chevrolet 2500 HD 2001–2007, 3500HD 2001–2007
On certain vehicles equipped with series 0307, hr0307a, hr0307b, hr1000a or hr1500hb hy--rail guide wheel equipment, these steering stops may not be correctly installed.
Recall details for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD.
Other model years of the Chevrolet 2500 HD
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 10 | 114,966 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet 2500 HD model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,966 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 120,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.