2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 33%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, 33% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“Potential for fatal accidents. The 2001 chev. 1500 silverado I drive has poor brakes to the extent that the brake pedal can be depress to a point below the level of the accelerator pedal. Several times when backing and looking out the back window I have applied the brakes and hit the accellerator pedal at the same time. This causes the asb system to acctivate. When taken to the dealer they tell me that the brake pedel travel is no greater than any other vehilce of the same make and model. Two of my sons drive the chev suburuban and complain of poor brakes as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10126293, filed 2005-06“Boosting system supplies power steering and brakes. While driving,vehicle will suddenly have no brakes and lose steering. Also, vehicle will have catastrophic steering, and no brakes. Vehicle appears to be losing brake fluid, and there is no evidence where it is going. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated nothing wrong with vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #6900714, filed 2001-12“When applying brakes while driving over bumps ABS system activates, causing extended stopping distance on dry pavement. The dealer removed the ABS fuse to correct the extended stopping problem.”
NHTSA complaint #8010622, filed 2002-05“The brake pedal location is approximately 3 1/2 inches higher than gas pedal, so that during emercency stopping the foot could get caught under the brake pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #557668, filed 2000-11Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 25% |
| 2002 | 9 | 24% |
| 2001 | 7 | 33% |
| 2000 | 10 | 53% |
| 1999 | 12 | 34% |
| 1998 | 8 | 24% |
| 1997 | 13 | 27% |
| 1996 | 10 | 20% |
| 1995 | 12 | 23% |
| 1994 | 6 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
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