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.
The worst 2001 Chevrolet W-Series problems
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- What is wrong
- 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 plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 13V259000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series 224
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer...
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series, close to a typical W-Series model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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