2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
The 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WAS BURNED OUT. REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT BULB AND 6 MONTHS LATER BURNED OUT AGAIN BUT NOW THE ENTIRE HOUSING LIGHT IS BURNED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BULB MELTING THE PLASTIC COMPLETELY . STILL NOT REPLACED WHEN STEP ON BRAKE BOTH SIDE FLASHERS COME ON STAY SOLID. IF DRIVERS SIDE FLASHER AND BRAKE IS ON THE FLASHER WILL BE REAL FAST. BRAKE OFF THE FLASHER WILL BE NORMAL. INSIDE UPPER PANEL TWO OUT SIDE ACCS LIGHT ARE NOT LIGHT. THE POWER BACK WINDOWS DON'T OPEN WITH UPPER PANEL CONTROL. THE TEMP GAUGE FLUCTUATES VERY QUICKLY AND WHILE AT STOP LIGHT THE CONTROL WILL SHOW EXTREME HEAT AND AFTER DRIVING AGAIN IT COOLS DOWN.MAKES A GURGLING NOISE TOO. CHANGE WATER PUMP, THERMOSTAT, CLEANED RADIATOR, AND STILL DOING IT. HAD TESTED AND WAS TOLD NO WATER IN OIL, FANS TURN ON WITH IN NORMAL RANGE WHEN IDLING. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030730050 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
APPROVED AISIN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON-VEHICLE REPAIRS. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET W-SERIES
- 2000 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET W-SERIES (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2004 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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