2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
Data refreshed
What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Chevrolet Truck, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes721.9%
- Electrical39.4%
- Body & structure39.4%
- Tires & wheels39.4%
- Fuel system39.4%
- Steering26.3%
- Engine26.3%
- Interior & seats26.3%
- Visibility13.1%
- Exterior lighting13.1%
- Other / unspecified13.1%
- Seat belts13.1%
- Suspension13.1%
- Transmission13.1%
- Airbags13.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
ABS ACTIVATING WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED COMING TO A STOP. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL, REPLACE ALL FIVE GENERAL TIRES.
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, POSSIBLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE, CLAIM # 12-0651-368. NLM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS - NO POWER, BOGS DOWN WHEN STOPPED
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
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.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN 3 TIMES IN LESS THAN 4000 MILES. LAST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING A COLLISION.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
DURING A 5 MPH CRASH THE FRONT BUMPER BROKE AWAY. *MJS
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .