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2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 4 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES.

2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES, describing incidents dated July 23, 2001 to September 12, 2012.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Equipment 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10477027 · Filed September 25, 2012
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
ODI #10157686 · Filed May 16, 2006
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…
ODI #10102541 · Filed December 10, 2004
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES in 4 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP05-009: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed May 31, 2006
Engineering Analysis EA04-011: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed May 10, 2005
- Recall 05V-161
Engineering Analysis EA04-012: HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES
Closed February 28, 2005
- Recall 05V-005
Preliminary Evaluation PE03-057: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
Closed April 9, 2004

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K SERIES.

Service Brakes

ODI #10477027

Incident: September 12, 2012 · Filed: September 25, 2012

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

Suspension

ODI #10157686

Incident: May 16, 2006 · Filed: May 16, 2006

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

Engine and Engine Cooling; Equipment

ODI #10102541

Incident: July 23, 2001 · Filed: December 10, 2004

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

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10062555

Incident: November 15, 2003 · Filed: March 18, 2004

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

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