2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems & reliability
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 25% |
| Steering | 4 | 17% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 8% |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 8% |
| Structure | 2 | 8% |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Was looking to park in a super market and when I slowed to turn in and pressed the brake pedal it vibrated and actually attempted to speed up slightly. Took it to the dealer and they said it was because the stainless steel rotors had rust on them and the sensor wasn't working right. Polished them and it was good for a…”
Service Brakes · filed Jan 2, 2015
“I own a 2001 chevy silverado extended cab 4x4, there was a recall around 2005 for the abs engaging at slow speeds. The service was completed in 2006. About 6 months ago, the abs started doing it again. The dealer said they already did the recall service so I need to pay for the repairs this time. I believe that if the…”
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Apr 29, 2010
“My daughter missed a curve in heavy fog and hit a tree head on at about 40-45 mph. The driver side airbag failed to deploy. The impact was a few inches left of center and was such that it moved the engine block back into the cab of the pickup. It should have deployed.”
Air Bags · filed Mar 30, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Defect Petition DP05009 · opened Dec 20, 2005 · closed May 31, 2006
- HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Engineering Analysis EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Engineering Analysis EA04011 · opened Apr 9, 2004 · closed May 10, 2005 · led to recall 05V161000
- PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Preliminary Evaluation PE03057 · opened Dec 8, 2003 · closed Apr 9, 2004
- ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR
Preliminary Evaluation PE02067 · opened Sep 25, 2002 · closed Feb 11, 2003
Technical service bulletins
8 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups.
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 passenger head restraint…
SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2011
Subject on information on engine knock on cold start for pickup and utility models. *et
010601022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2001
The security lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt
010856004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2001
Some vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low, when this occurs, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirement of reduced braking…
01050 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2001
Some vehicles have an internal component in the 2nd and 3rd row outboard seat belt retractor that may be cracked, with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could propagate to the point where the seat…
01043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 27, 2001
This bulletin is to inform dealers of the release of a new torque converter bolt for certain transmissions. *tt
010730007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2001
This warranty administration bulletin provides new factory settings for the automatic door lock feature. *tt
000864014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2000
Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ·
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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