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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
20%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
83,270miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,270 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd quad cab long bed when making sharp turns the rear tires don't have limited slip which is leaving the rear end as solid axle and is causing excessive wear and tear on tires only form of transportation and farm vehicle is this a recall item trouble started after taking out of 4x4 and backing up.”

NHTSA complaint #10274528, filed 2009-06, 136,540 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001220%

Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD

Brakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500 HD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology