2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (3) · Structure:body:tailgate:hinge And Attachments (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Interior Lighting 2006-02-16 · 3170E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2001-09-01 · 010601022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject on information on engine knock on cold start for pickup and utility models. *et
Electrical System 2001-08-01 · 010856004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the security lamp illuminates while driving; the engine cranks but will not start; and / or the engine starts then stalls and the security lamp is flashing. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:brake Fluid Low Warning: Lamp 2001-06-28 · 01050 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low, when this occurs, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirement of reduced braking capability. *slc
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2001-06-27 · 01043 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles have an internal component in the 2nd and 3rd row outboard seat belt retractor that may be cracked, with repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could propagate to the point where the seat belt would no longer lock. *slc
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.