2001 Chevrolet Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 35,750miles, 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 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup. The part named most often is tires, with 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and brakes (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 63% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,750 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 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.
- Tires4 24%
- Air bags2 12%
- Brakes2 12%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Fuel system1 5.9%
- Interior lighting1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
- Steering1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Tires: “During a july trip from glendale ,ca to the eastern sierras at 4hrs into the trip the left rear tire delaminated on my Chevrolet 1500hd. I was carrying a lance light camper on the truck. The weight was within limits of both tire and truck. The tires were inflated to 80 cold PSI prior on the day of the trip. The temprature was 108 deg f. My speed at the time was 67 MPH. In august, on another trip to the eastern sierras, the right front tire delaminated at approximately the same location under the same conditions.lucky for me there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039490, filed 2003-09, 17,700 milesAir bags: “The contact stated that the front driver and passenger air bags did not deploy in a head-on collision that occurred while driving 25 MPH. The other vehicle in the accident was traveling 70 MPH. There was pre-impact braking, the seat belt was worn and the airbag warning light was on prior to the crash. There were injuries to the contact's knee cap and two fractured bones on the left leg. The vehicle was deemed totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10161077, filed 2006-06, 66,365 milesBrakes: “Flaw in design of e brake mechanism causes the emergency brake to remain engaged during regular operation. This results in excessive wear on the interior drum liners located inside the rear rotors. As a result only 25% of the e brakes braking surface contacts the drum surface, therefore, the drums and pads wear excessively and without warning. As a result, e brake requires frequent adjustments and metal to metal contact and excessive repair cost are inevitable.”
NHTSA complaint #10018953, filed 2003-05, 28,000 milesEquipment: “Consumer noticed a foul odor coming from the air conditioner, consumer attributed this to the vehicle being new and thought it would go away, however it has not, consumer states he has never had any type of respiratory ailment until now, he has had bronchitis, upper respiratory infection, rhinitis, sinusitis, chronic cough, sore throat, and headache, consumer became aware of bulletin 99-01-39-004 which states that an odor may be the result of microbial growth on the evaporator core, when the blower motor fan is turned on, the microbial growth may release an unpleasant, musty odor into the…”
NHTSA complaint #562725, filed 2001-08Mileage when problems were reported
63% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 28,000 and 66,365 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 Pickup 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, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Other model years of the Chevrolet Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 24,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 17 | 33,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 17 | 35,750 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 32 | 41,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 39 | 36,750 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 74 | 75,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 75 | 84,500 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 60 | 38,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 79 | 74,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 58 | 73,000 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1992 | 13 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 16 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 11 | 42,253 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Pickup model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup is reported most often?
Tires is named most often, in 4 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup 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 Pickup reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,750 miles and the middle half falls between 28,000 and 66,365 miles; 63% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.