2001 Chevrolet C Series
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Parking brake
1 of 2 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Show complaint excerpts
Parking brake is defective. When applying the parking brake it goes to the floor and vehicle will continue to move forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-27
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
My 2001 chevy cavalier, has an ignition switch failure, malfunctioned in the middle of the street while I was driving. My car cut of in the middle of an intersection, me and my grand children were injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-04
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001-07-02Seat belts01V159000 Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2ND and 3RD row of seats that could be cracked. With…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their…
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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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Date not on fileFuel system, other01I016000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency.
Remedy: Dealer will install a new aluminum inlet elbow at no charge to the consumer.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet C Series — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01I016000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 01V159000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Chevrolet C 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 Series?
- The most-reported component is parking brake, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet C Series have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.