2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
The 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES WHILE IN MOTION. TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED - ALL BRAKE LINES REPLACED, AS WELL AS FUEL LINES RUSTED OUT. *TR
FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY FAILED AT 33,000 WITH AN OUT OF POCKET COST TO ME OF $300. THIS IS ON A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OF THE FAILURE AS I HAD IT REPLACED. HOWEVER THE CONSEQUENCES COULD BE LIFE THREATENING SHOULD REPAIRS NOT BE PERFORMED IN TIME. WHILE AT THE CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP THE SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINED TO ME THEY REPLACE THIS ITEM TO THE TUNE OF 2 OR 3 VEHICLES EVERY OTHER DAY! I DON'T KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD REPORT THIS ISSUE TO YOU BUT IF THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS TRUTHFUL THERE IS A GIGANTIC PROBLEM WITH THESE. *NM
HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWIN. ENGINE KNOCK GM CLAIMS CAN NOT BE FIXED, HAVE NOW MANY TIMES HARD START OR COMPLETE SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE WHEN DRIVING, HED TO STEER TO PULL OVER. TRUCK NEED TO COOL DOWN THEN RESTARTED. ALSO SINCE UPGRADED DRIVE SHAFT AND UPLADED NEW INFO TO COMPUTER FOR MORE TOURQUE HAVE STEPPED ON GAS BUT AFEW SECOD DELAY B/R ENGAGED. TOOK FOR SERVICE GM CLAIMS CAN'T FIND PROBLEM. *AK
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS WHEN STEPPING ON IT TO MOVE FORWARD AND THEN WHEN IT RELEASES THE VEHICLE LURCHES FORWARD. THIS HAPPENS ON BOTH OUR 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN AND OUR 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO ALMOST ALL THE TIME.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
041502 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION ON OXYGEN SENSOR PROBLEMS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET C/K SERIES
- 1996 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 5 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 9 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 11 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET C/K SERIES — 8 complaints
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- CHEVROLET EQUINOX — 12,135 total complaints
- CHEVROLET BLAZER — 11,032 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SILVERADO — 10,928 total complaints
- CHEVROLET SUBURBAN — 10,375 total complaints