2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups.
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 C/K Pickups recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
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. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THE STAINLESS STEEL ROTORS HAD RUST ON THEM AND THE SENSOR WASN'T WORKING RIGHT. POLISHED THEM AND IT WAS GOOD FOR A…
I OWN A 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO EXTENDED CAB 4X4, THERE WAS A RECALL AROUND 2005 FOR THE ABS ENGAGING AT SLOW SPEEDS. THE SERVICE WAS COMPLETED IN 2006. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, THE ABS STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. THE DEALER SAID THEY ALREADY DID THE RECALL SERVICE SO I NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS THIS TIME. I BELIEVE THAT IF THE…
MY DAUGHTER MISSED A CURVE IN HEAVY FOG AND HIT A TREE HEAD ON AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE IMPACT WAS A FEW INCHES LEFT OF CENTER AND WAS SUCH THAT IT MOVED THE ENGINE BLOCK BACK INTO THE CAB OF THE PICKUP. IT SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED.
INTERMEDIATE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT - CONSTANT CLUNKING NOISE. HAD SERVICED AT 21K MILES AND NOW BAD AGAIN AT 43K MILES. SUPPOSEDLY SAFE PER DEALER, JUST AN ANNOYANCE. BUT IT COULD DUPLICATE/MASK A SIMILAR CLUNKING NOISE WHICH COULD BE SUSPENSION RELATED AND UNSAFE. A DRIVER WOULD ASSUME IT WAS THE STEERING ISSUE BUT…
2001 CHEVY P/U. PREVIOUS RECALL REGARDING ANTILOCK BREAKING SYSTEM ENGAGING ON DRY PAYMENT IS RE-OCCURING AFTER INITIAL VEHICLE REPAIR. IN MY OPINNION THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DEALER PROBABLY DID MINIMAL REPAIR (TEMPORARY FIX) WHICH DID NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM CORRECTLY.
C/K Pickups model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2000 C/K Pickups has the most complaints (34). All Chevrolet C/K Pickups years →
Questions
- Does the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (6 complaints), followed by steering (4).
- How many 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 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 2, 2015.