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).
The worst 2001 Chevrolet Truck problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes7
- Body3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Tires3
Problems by type
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- Brakes7
- Body3
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Tires3
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Seat belts1
- Seats1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Visibility1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Hydraulic pump failres
Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes. Gm made additional changes in november 1999, february 2000, may 2001, and february 2004.odi will continue to monitor this problem and will take further action, if warranted, in the future.for further technical details see the attached engineering analysis report.
EA04012
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chevrolet Truck 21
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- IPC, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker
- The purpose of this bulletin is to help technicians determine when a torque converter should be replaced...
- A clunk noise coming from under the hood that also CAN be felt in the steering wheel
- New transmission oil cooling system flushing tool
- Subject regarding battery drain
- Information on customers reporting intermittent stall or no start condition
- On some vehicles as well as crew cab pick-ups, customers using a child restraint on the second row bench...
- Some 2001 and 2002 3500 series vehicles may exhibit a HVAC that operates erratically by loss of...
- Information on car and light duty trucks equipped with 4L60E and 4L65E automatic transmissions exhibiting...
What 2001 Chevrolet Truck owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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.
Catalytic converter problems - no power, bogs down when stopped
Potential for fatal accidents. The 2001 chev. 1500 silverado I drive has poor brakes to the extent that the brake pedal can be depress to a point below the level of the accelerator pedal. Several times when backing and looking out the back window I have applied the brakes and hit the accellerator pedal at the same time. This causes the asb system to acctivate. When taken to the dealer they tell me that the brake pedel travel is no greater than any other vehilce of the same make and model. Two of my sons drive the chev suburuban and complain of poor brakes as well.
Unable to stop at low speeds. Replaced brakes and still have the problem
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.
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 the federal safety agency 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.
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Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Truck
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Truck reliable?
Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Truck, fewer than a typical Chevrolet Truck model year.
What is the 2001 Chevrolet Truck year score?
The 2001 Chevrolet Truck scores 83 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Truck: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Truck?
Brakes, with 7 complaints. Next is body (3).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Truck have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Chevrolet Truck have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Truck model years with the most brakes complaints are 1997 (13 complaints), 1995 (12 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).
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