MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups

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2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:29.250Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 2000: 34 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2001 24 2002: 14 complaints
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 24 2002: 14 complaints 2002
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 7 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 52 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1995 1996: 22 complaints 1996 1997: 72 complaints 1997 1998: 78 complaints 1998 1999: 37 complaints 1999 2000: 34 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 24 2002: 14 complaints 2002

2001: 24 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
19916
19927
199312
199452
199523
199622
199772
199878
199937
200034
200124
200214

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

10 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
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Was looking to park in a super market and when I slowed to turn in and pressed the brake pedal it vibrated and actually attempted to speed up slightly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-02

Steering

4 of 24 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.

CRASH
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The stud coming out of the ball joint of the tie rod snapped at the ball joint. Dt

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01

Also filed under Suspension

Latches/locks/linkages

3 of 24 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Structure

2 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

INJURY
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I was loading my 2001 chevy silverado Z71. When both tail gate supports broke. I fell out of the back of my truck on my head luckily I was just scratched up but my truck was not as lucky I have 1,000 dollars worth of damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-17

Suspension

2 of 24 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing shock absorber and control arm.

CRASH
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Whenever vehicle goes over a bump it will bounce all over the road. Consumer took vehicle in on August 6, 2001 to get shock absorbers put on. On August 8, 2001 shockabsorbers were still not on.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-10

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
  2. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  3. I
    2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
  4. I
    2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
  5. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.