2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 21filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 54,750miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (3) and body and structure (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,750 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 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.
- Brakes7 33%
- Fuel system3 14%
- Body and structure3 14%
- Tires3 14%
- Electrical system2 9.5%
- Engine cooling2 9.5%
- Steering2 9.5%
- Air bags1 4.8%
- Exterior lighting1 4.8%
Also reported: Other or unknown (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1), Suspension (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Brakes: “Parking brake will not work. The trucks were recalled, because they are a standard. Tahoes were not even though they are the same parking brake. My parking brake not working is dangerous when I park on a hill or when I need the extra safety. It has also affected my reverse due to parking on a hill and then putting it in gear. It is now very loud to put it in gear. Truck recall #05042”
NHTSA complaint #10140802, filed 2005-10, 88,267 milesFuel system: “In january of '05, the fuel gauge on my 2001 chevy tahoe quit working. It shows empty all of the time. This also causes my low fuel light to come on, and the check engine light to be on.”
NHTSA complaint #10138004, filed 2005-09Body and structure: “Tailgate cable broke on passenger side of my 2001 chevy silverado. That caused the tailgate to drag on the road for about 30 feet. I replaced the cable but can't find the receipt now that I seen that NHTSA is looking into this. I'm writing today to document the damage, gouged paint and metal on right side of tailgate plus the cable I bought.”
NHTSA complaint #10060636, filed 2004-03, 58,500 milesTires: “Tire experienced a blowout and another tire has a split in the sidewall, the consumer believes the 16 inch tires should also be recalled (firestone at 16 inch tires). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560772, filed 2001-04Mileage when problems were reported
25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,466 and 72,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 40 | 51,829 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 37 | 49,695 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 21 | 54,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 19 | 56,017 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 35 | 69,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 116,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 48 | 60,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 49 | 142,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 53 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 35 | 151,667 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 13 | 92,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 14 | 80,441 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 3.
Has the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,750 miles and the middle half falls between 50,466 and 72,000 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 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.