2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 512 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, 3% of the 512 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“My daughter was running less than 35 MPH through town went to stop at a red light, brake pedal went to the floor and both front and rear brake lines failed leading to me rear ending the car in front of me. Upon inspection both front and rear brakes were leaking fluid due to rust and corrosion. I had to have my car towed home and have been un able to drive it since.”
NHTSA complaint #10889279, filed 2016-07, 137,000 miles“I was driving down the road doing only 25 miles a hour and had my kids in the car I went to stop at a stop sign and brake pedal went right to the floor. When had it looked at they said all brake lines rotted. With a truck that only has 50,000 on it this should not happen. My husband keeps my truck mint if had to rate it on a scale of 1 to 10 I would say it is a 9.5 looks bran new.”
NHTSA complaint #10507411, filed 2013-04, 50,000 miles“Gas gauge had been broken for several years took to the dealership and was told that there have been reported problems with this happening but no recall had been issued after several years my brother bought a new fuel pump and filter and fixed the problem or at least I hope it is fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10426847, filed 2011-09, 130,000 miles“When I fill my gas tank up with fuel the fuel light shows low fuel when the tank is full. I am unable to tell what the actual fuel amount is. The light comes on often. This has been happening for about 6 months now. I am not sure how to correct it.”
NHTSA complaint #10376525, filed 2011-01, 97,000 miles“While driving on a four lane divided roadway at 40 MPH, I noticed that the truck did not accelerate when I depressed the accelerator pedal and appeared to be losing speed. I was less than 1 mile from my home and decided to turn around and return. I had 6 children ages 4-20 in the car traveling to a thanksgiving day football game. When I came to the next light about 200 yards from when I noticed the problem and began to turn, the car stalled and I lost power steering and power brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10515749, filed 2013-06, 170,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 | 7 | 10% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 21 | 11% |
| 2021 | 122 | 26% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 25 | 23% |
| 2018 | 8 | 8% |
| 2017 | 13 | 7% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 59 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 3% |
| 2007 | 41 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 30 | 10% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 36 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 6% |
| 2001 | 14 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 6% |
| 1997 | 32 | 8% |
| 1996 | 22 | 8% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
272 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsTires
31 complaintsSeat belts
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSeats
20 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
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