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2001 Chevrolet CHEVY VAN problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

13 owner complaints analyzed

0 distinct recall campaigns

58,661 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior215.4%
Steering behavior215.4%
Fuel system concerns17.7%

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.

Air Bags
3
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
Engine And Engine Cooling
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
Fuel System, Other:Delivery
1
Seats
1
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags3
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine1
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner1
Fuel System, Other:Delivery1
Seats1

Air Bags: 3; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1; Fuel System, Other:Delivery: 1; Seats: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
1
50,000 to 74,999
5
75,000 to 99,999
0
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
1
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9991
50,000 to 74,9995
75,000 to 99,9990
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above1

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 5 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.

2001
2
2003
1
2004
2
2005
2
2006
1
2007
2
2015
1
2017
1
2018
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20012
20031
20042
20052
20061
20072
20151
20171
20181

2001: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2007: 2; 2015: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 1

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10193637 · 2007-06-18 (June 18, 2007)

I HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES INVOLVING FAILURE OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BEFORE THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED. OUR MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANY FAULT WITH ABS SENSORS WHEN TESTING THEM. THE BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY IN WET/SLIPPERY CONDITIONS , BUT AT VERY LOW SPEED ON DRY PAVEMENT THE ABS WOULD PREVENT THE VAN FROM STOPPING . THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOISILY GO DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE CONTINUED MOVING. I ALMOST RAMMED THE BACK OF A NEW CADILLAC AT A DRIVE-THROUGH FAST-FOOD PLACE. FINALLY, AFTER REPLACING THE WHEEL BEARING, (AND ASSOCIATED ABS SENSOR, …

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10193637 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11066190 · 2018-02-01 (February 1, 2018)

ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT ON. INSPECTION FAILED. SAID IT WAS A "SAFETY ISSUE" NO RECALL THOUGH. 1800.00 REPAIR PARTS AND LABOR. IF THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THEN WHY ISN'T THE PART RECALLED ? ONLINE THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE, WE HAVE HAD OUR BRAKE SYSTEM LOOKED AT AND IT IS FINE AND SAFE, EVEN THOUGH THE LIGHT IS ON. ON THE CHEVY ASTRO RECALL PAGES IT EVEN STATES AND I QOUTE " THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT MAY FAIL INTERNALLY CAUSING THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE." THIS ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE, IT'S A PARTS …

Owner-reported narrative. 57,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11066190 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10030522 · 2003-07-31 (July 31, 2003)

STEERING FROZE SUDDENLY AND TRUCK WENT OUT OF CONTROL AND SIDESWIPED TREES ALONG THE ROAD. TRUCK STEERING ALTERNATELY PERFORMS NORMALLY AND THEN SUDDENLY LOCKS UP. *PH

Owner-reported narrative. 21,120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10030522 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10104188 · 2004-12-20 (December 20, 2004)

I OWN A 2001 CHEVROLET FULL SIZE VAN. WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE SHAFT ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP BROKE, RESULTING IN VERY DIFFICULT CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED DECEMBER 5 ,2003. THE PUMP WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE, NOW ONE YEAR LATER THE EXACT SAME THING HAS HAPPENED. I FEEL GM HAS SOME BIG PROBLEMS HERE, WITH REAL SAFETY ISSUES. I AM VERY UPSET I AM FORCED TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMPS EVERY YEAR. PLEASE ACT ON THIS PROBLEM QUICKLY. THANK YOU JON. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104188 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10193938 · 2007-06-21 (June 21, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRACKETS (CLOVIS PINS) SWING OUT FROM THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE CLOVIS PINS ARE ABRADING THE CYLINDER AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. THE FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS INSPECTING OTHER VEHICLES. THE DEFECT DOES NOT FALL WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF HIS INVESTIGATION PROCESS. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10193938 at NHTSA ↗