2001 Chevrolet C/K PICKUPS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
59,050 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 24 complaints (12.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 10 | 41.7% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 3; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch: 2; Service Brakes, Air:Antilock: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 2; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2001: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 5; 2004: 4; 2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2007: 1; 2010: 2; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10030241 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
ALL FOUR BRAKES, ROTORS STEEL FLAKING OFF CAUSING DEEP PITS WHICH HAVE DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE. ROTORS ARE WARPED AS WELL. I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE ALL FOUR ROTORS AND ALL BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 27K MILES AND IS ONLY TWO YEARS OLD.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10054371 · 2004-01-18 (January 18, 2004)
CHEVY TRUCKS WITH 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT WORKING. THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ABOUT THIS, BUTT ALL THE DEALERSHIPS KNOW ABOUT IT. MYSELF AND MY FATHER WAS TOLD THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL QUIT WORKING IF YOU DO NOT USE IT EVERY TIME YOU PARK. IT COSTS $200.00 TO HAVE FIXED. GOOD WAY TO GET A LOT OF PEOPLE HURT BY THIS. *CB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10054371 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098274 · 2004-11-04 (November 4, 2004)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. SHAFT BROKE ON PUMP CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,651 miles reported. Look up ODI 10098274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102432 · 2004-12-09 (December 9, 2004)
CHECKED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON THE STEERING. IT WAS RATTLIN . THE SHOP SAID THEY WOULD GREASE IT . THEY WERE ASKED IF IT WOULD BE OK THEY SAID YES. NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF REGULAR WARRATY . THE SOAY IT SHOULD BE CHANGED. THEIR ARE OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS ALSO. IT ON A2001 CHEVY PCKUP. I JUST WAS WONDERING IF IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. ALSO IT IS LIKE GM. IS WATING TILL THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10102432 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007445 · 2002-10-02 (October 2, 2002)
MY AC DELCO BATTERY MALFUNCTIONED. A PLASTIC INSERT ON THE POSITIVE TERMINAL MELTED. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND HE REFUSED TO HONOR THE SIX YEAR WARRANTY ON THE BATTERY BECAUSE MY VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILEAGE. I CONTACTED AN AC DELCO SERVICE CENTER AND THEY REFUSED TO HONOR THE SIX YEAR WARRANTY ON THE BASIS THAT WHEN THE WARRANTY ON THE TRUCK EXPIRED, SO DID THEIR SIX YEAR WARRANTY THAT IS NO GOOD. THAT IS NOT FAIR TO THE CONSUMER. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP AS I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH AC DELCO BATTERY. *P…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10007445 at NHTSA ↗