2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
21 complaints2 involved a crash1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
I have 2001 8.1 chevy 1 ton,had 3 crankshaft sensors replaced! 4 years never had a problem with 3 one!!!martys GMC replaced it!!(recalled) wanted old 1 back,they said no? 2 days before my 1 year warranty crank sensor failed! I scanned it myself, next day was saturday,brian kelly service manager…
I have 2001 8.1 chevy 1 ton,had 3 crankshaft sensors replaced! 4 years never had a problem with 3 one!!!martys GMC replaced it!!(recalled) wanted old 1 back,they said no? 2 days before my 1 year warranty crank sensor failed! I scanned it myself, next day was saturday,brian kelly service manager said get it in here today, cause sunday it's up!! So if I had it towed $200 later(part$60) I had many problem with martys GMC kingston mass,i"m all done with gm bad quality with dealers like them I will spend my next$40000, on ford!!!!! Wish I had the reps #(GMC). *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving the vehicle the fuel line constantly spewed gas from the rear of the vehicle. This occurred at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the cause of the problem was due to rats chewing on the fuel line. the vehicle was taken to…
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving the vehicle the fuel line constantly spewed gas from the rear of the vehicle. This occurred at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the cause of the problem was due to rats chewing on the fuel line. the vehicle was taken to a couple other independent mechanics who determined that it was caused by a stress fracture. the dealer replaced the fuel line. updated 1/10/2007 - the consumer has the old part in his possession, part # 15126980. *nm
- Parking brake
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS activating when brakes are applied coming to a stop. *jb
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge 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. *Jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
Catalytic converter problems - no power, bogs down when stopped
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Unable to stop at low speeds. Replaced brakes and still have the problem
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
1) my wife and I were coming home from dining out. we was turning on walton ferry road when we heard this loud noise coming from under the hood. 2) when we reached home I pulled in the drive and shut the engine off. I went to restart my engine it would not start. 3) replaced starter which had…
1) my wife and I were coming home from dining out. we was turning on walton ferry road when we heard this loud noise coming from under the hood. 2) when we reached home I pulled in the drive and shut the engine off. I went to restart my engine it would not start. 3) replaced starter which had locked up. Replaced starter relay which was the main factor for this failure. The starter relay will try to start the engine even if the key IS out. *nm
- Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate
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. *jb
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Exterior lighting › Tail lights · Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seat belts · Steering › Column · Structure · Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer · Wheels › Rim
The vehicle experienced problems with the alternator/burned out along with the distributor,tail gate plate lights, steering column had come apart, seat belts, door locks/were intermittent, windshield wipers, the rims caused the tires to wear/four rims had warped, and the bed liner had peeled off. *mr *scc *jb
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
On dec 3, 2002 while driving my chevy tahoe on the interstate,the drivers seat malfunctioned. This resulted in the seat moving automatically and uncontrolably to the extreme forward position and pinning me in the car. Fortunately, I was able to get the vehicle off of the road safely and, after…
On dec 3, 2002 while driving my chevy tahoe on the interstate,the drivers seat malfunctioned. This resulted in the seat moving automatically and uncontrolably to the extreme forward position and pinning me in the car. Fortunately, I was able to get the vehicle off of the road safely and, after turning the vehicle off and restarting, the seat still would not respond. I had extreme difficulty in getting out of the vehicle - this IS quite serious. I think gm or agencies other than gm should look into this defect because of the obvious potential for very serious injury. I shudder to think if a pregnant woman or a very large person were behind the wheel when the seat malfunctioned and could not free themselves from the crushing force of the seat. I was lucky!!! I certainly do not wish to drive this vehicle while not knowing what type of unexpected danger I am subjecting myself to.
- Suspension › Rear
Rear axle has broken 3 times in less than 4000 miles. last incident occurred while driving, almost causing a collision.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying brakes while driving over bumps ABS system activates, causing extended stopping distance on dry pavement.*ak the dealer removed the ABS fuse to correct the extended stopping problem. *yh
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Air bags › Frontal
Truck was in accident involving two other vehicles that hit at 45 mph. first hit was head on and the second hit was a t-bone on passenger side. airbags did not deploy in my vehicle, nor in the 2001chevy tahoe that tboned me.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
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.*ak
- Tires
Tire blew out while driving at normal highway speed, temporary loss of control, replace all five general tires.
- Tires › Tread/belt
While traveling at 40mph and without any indication rear passanger tire tread separated and bent fender. firestone, wilderness at, tire size p26575r16, vn73wma4900. *Ak *slc
- Tires
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages · Structure › Body › Bumpers
The indentations on the shift lever make shifting harder and prevent quik rocking. *mjs
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydraulic pump failres
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these…
Gm IS conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General 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 passenger head restraint.
- 10019186Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. FB2
- 10002746New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and GMC medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions.
- 10001891A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel.
- 629753Subject regarding battery drain.
- 629593Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition.
- 628079On some vehicles as well as crew cab pick-ups, customers using a child restraint on the second row bench seat may comment that either outboard seatbelt retractor, upon retraction, may appear that the belt does not automatically lock.
- 628006Some 2001 and 2002 3500 series vehicles may exhibit a hvac that operates erratically by loss of temperature, mode or blower speed control, or the blower run at key off.
- 627994Information on car and light duty trucks equipped with 4l60e and 4l65e automatic transmissions exhibiting diagnostic trouble code p0756 for 2-3 shift valve performance that IS set when the pcm detects a 4-3, 3-4 shift pattern.
- 627986Information for customers that reportedly are having difficulties programming their home link transmitter.
- 626651Subject regarding lockout prevention feature, operator override procedure. *Slc
- 626433Customers may comment that air blows from the instrument panel vents. *Slc
- 626068Subject regarding certain models including 2001-2002 chevrolet and GMC gmt 800 rpl LB7 6600 duramax diesel engine failures. *Slc
- 619749Information on low effort parking brake system on all 15 and 25 series full-size pick-ups and utility vehicles, 1999 through 2001.
- 619190The purpose of this bulletin IS to help technicians determine when a torque converter should be replaced on all 2001 and prior gm passenger <a title="click for more information about car" style="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" href="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|aa1vdw">car</a>s and trucks.
- 619059Subject regarding steering wheel lock.
- 618248Information to dealers on disabling the daytime running lights, commonly known as the drl system. This feature IS available on 2000 through 2001 full-size light duty pick-ups and full-size sport utility trucks.
- 617744General motors has decided that certain 2001 chevrolet and GMC s pickup trucks equipped with a V6 engine may have been built with an incorrectly oriented engine oil cooler hose.
- 617739Some c/k utility models may exhibit an inoperative rear door window.
- 617661Concerns with a cam sensor that sets the pcm code p0341, 342, or 343 or any combination thereof and / or any crank sensor concern that sets a pcm code p0335 or 336 or any combination thereof.
- 616398Some light duty trucks equipped with 4l60e automatic transmission may exhibit a transmission shift lever that IS difficult to get out of the park position. This condition IS most likely to occur when the vehicle IS parked on an incline or when a tire IS compressed against a curb.
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