2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

607

Owner Complaints

52 Crashes 13 Fires 11 Deaths

8

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

The 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE has received a total of 607 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Parking Brake (71 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (61 complaints), and Service Brakes (55 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE, potentially affecting up to 2,241,398 vehicles.

Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 05V379000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 1,353,718 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST...

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK...

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Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE

| 3,674 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...

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Recall 02V253000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

| 558,904 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.

Consequence: IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE...

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Recall 01V159000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

| 9,196 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.

Consequence: IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN...

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Recall 00V343000 — STRUCTURE:BODY

| 35,659 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.

Consequence: THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

607 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Parking Brake
Complaints: 71 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 61 6 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 55 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 40 4 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury 3 Deaths
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 19
Tires
Complaints: 18
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 15 15 Crashes 14 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 15
Air Bags
Complaints: 10 8 Crashes 14 Injuries 3 Deaths
Electrical System
Complaints: 10 3 Fires 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 2 Fires 3 Injuries 3 Deaths
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 9
Seats
Complaints: 8 1 Fire 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 8
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 7 4 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 6
Suspension
Complaints: 6
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 5
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 3
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 3
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 3
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 3
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2 2 Deaths
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Seatsmidrear Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheelshub
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11671373 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire 1 Injury
Passenger side rear air conditioning blower motor caught on fire and burned vehicle out completely. Fire trucks called to put out fire but is completely burned out. My safety was at risk flames in back by the time I got stopped on highway. Thankful no one was riding in back seat. First issue I had with it and it torched the vehicle. No warnings on dash. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected by insurance adjuster.
#11654808 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | | 91,632 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left very hard, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the EBCM motor relay circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,632.
#11606046 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
My 2001 Chevy Tahoe has been stolen an I been trying to get it back but I can’t bc I left the title in the Tahoe
#11469724 | TIRES | | N/A miles
I bought Achilles desert hawk uhp 285/50/R20 tires in late 2019 from Walmart . and had them mounted in 2020 from discount tire. Within 10 months of tires being mounted I had a vibration and it was getting worse every day so I started looking at it and found I had a separated tire on the driver's side front. I put my spare on and contacted Walmart which told me sorry for your luck and there is nothing they can or will do.so I contacted discount and they said to contact Achilles tire. I did and never heard back from them. I then forgot about it until roughly 5 months ago when passenger tire was separated. Then 3 days ago the passanger rear separated and now today the driver's rear has separated. I understand 1 tire possibly 2, but to have all 4 tires separate in less than 2 years and in under 10,000 miles is mind blowing to me..I have all the tires and I filed a complaint with Walmart and Achilles after the 2nd one. I honestly don't think it's discount tires responsibly. I only had them install tires because walmart would make excuse after excuse and I got fed up with it. There should be some sort of liability to the manufacturer and to Walmart. I am asking you if it's possible to look into this. 4 tires separate in 2 years you ée⁷⁷e77⁷e⁷
#11425045 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
Bad transmission there's reverse but no forward gears

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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5099C — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

220101 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE POWER MIRROR REPLACEMENT DUE TO VIBRATION CONCERNS. *TT

211100 — STRUCTURE:BODY

THIS BULLETIN BRIEFLY STATES THAT THE DOOR EMBLEMS OR BADGING INDICATING EITHER A 1500 SERIES OR A 2500 SERIES IS DISCONTINUED. *TT

311000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC DOOR LCOK FACTORY SETTING FEATURES. *TT

241000 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SUBJECT REGARDING POWER WINDOW FEATURE AND CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF AN INOPERATIVE REAR WINDOW CONDITION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE.

Investigation EA11001 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

Brake line corrosion failure

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