2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck problems & reliability
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. 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 | 29% |
| Structure | 3 | 14% |
| Tires | 3 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 10% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 19 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“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…”
Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jan 4, 2010
“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…”
Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Oct 30, 2006
“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…”
Parking Brake · filed Oct 25, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Engineering Analysis EA04012 · opened Apr 30, 2004 · closed Feb 28, 2005 · led to recall 05V005000
Technical service bulletins
21 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck. The 10 most recent:
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
Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 16, 2006
The 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…
010730010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 2004
A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel. *tt *jb
031803 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 18, 2003
New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool. 1998 and 2003 chevrolet and gmc medium duty trucks equipped with 4l80e automatic transmissions. *tt
121202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 12, 2002
Subject regarding battery drain. *tt
040202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2002
Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition. *tt
041201 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 4, 2001
On 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…
011101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2001
Some 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. *tt
161001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 16, 2001
Information 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…
151001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 15, 2001
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 Chevrolet Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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