2001 Chevrolet C/K Series
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-18
Suspension
1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-05-16
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-25
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet C/K Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series 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 Series?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series 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.