Does the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD, the most recent reported on June 4, 2007 (Wheels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD?

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (2).

How many 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Chevrolet 2500HD recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Chevrolet 2500HD recalls

Wheels

NHTSA campaign 07V228000 · reported June 4, 2007 · HARSCO TRACK TECHNOLOGIES · 700 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vehicles equipped with series 0307, hr0307a, hr0307b, hr1000a or hr1500hb hy--rail guide wheel equipment, these steering stops may not be correctly installed.
The risk: Damage occurs to the vehicle components around the rims on the front of the vehicle. The anti-lock brake sensor wires could be cut.
The fix: The vehicle's front tires, wheels, upper control arms, and anti-lock brake sensor wires will be inspected. If any damage, wear, nicks, gouges, cut or frayed wires, are found, control arm guard plates will be needed and/or the steering stops will be replaced. The anti-lock brake sensor wires will also be relocated. Owners were notified on february 23, 2007. Owners may contact harsco at 1-507-235-7212.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes, hydraulic5
Engine and engine cooling2
Power train2
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 7, 2012 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 130,000 miles
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND WAS COMING UP TO A STOP SIGN AND MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT CLEAR TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS COMING AND I WENT RIGHT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK HOME, MY MECHANIC CAME AND LOOKED IT OVER AND FOUND THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETED…

Nov 30, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION. FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING, EXCESSIVE PEDAL TRAVEL AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE THROUGH STOP SIGN. FLUID LEAKING FROM BENEATH DRIVER'S SIDE FRAME AREA. ALL METAL LINES HEAVILY AND SUBSTANTIALLY CORRODED. IDENTIFIED AND REPLACED FAILED LINE. ADJACENT LINE SUBSEQUENTLY FAILED…

Sep 16, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
ON 9/15/11, DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. THE TRUCK DID STOP. I WAS LESS THAN A MILE FROM HOME. INSPECTED UNDERCARRIAGE AT HOME AND FOUND BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE. TOOK TRUCK TO SERVICER IN ON 9/15/11. RECEIVED CALL ON 9/16/11 THAT IN ADDITION TO THE ONE LINE…

Jan 7, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 112,932 miles
WAS PULLING A TRAILER THROUGH TOWN LUCKILY WHEN MY BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TRAILER BRAKES KEPT ME FROM HITTING THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER GETTING STOPPED I FOUND THE BRAKE LINES ON TOP OF THE FRAME HAD RUPTURED DUE TO CORROSION. I WENT AND BOUGHT NEW BRAKE LINE MATERIAL AND I AM REPLACING TWO OF THE…

Dec 10, 2010 · Fuel system, other · 120,000 miles
I NOTICED THAT AS I DRIVE MY 2001 CHEVY 2500HD WITH 6.0 V8, THAT THE FUEL GAUGE GOES FROM SAYING I HAVE FUEL, TO DROPPING DOWN TO NO FUEL AND THEN BACK AGAIN. THE GAUGE DOES THIS SPORADICALLY FOR NO REASON. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE I BOUGHT MY TRUCK, AND HAS CAUSED MY WIFE AND KIDS AS WELL AS MYSELF TO BE…

2500HD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2001	1	10
2002	1	0
2003	1	0
2004	1	0

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Questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD, the most recent reported on June 4, 2007 (Wheels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD?: Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (5 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (2).
How many 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 7, 2012.