Most common 2001 Chevrolet Pickup problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Pickup complaints by model year
Best Pickup years: 2003, 2002, 2001. Years to avoid: 1995, 1997, 1996. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup:
Hydraulic pump failres
GM is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between May 1999 and October 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early October 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes.
What 2001 Chevrolet Pickup owners say
Wheels & tires
During a July trip from glendale ,ca to the eastern sierras at 4hrs into the trip the left rear tire delaminated on my Chevrolet 1500hd. I was carrying a lance light camper on the truck. The weight was within limits of both tire and truck. The tires were inflated to 80 cold psi prior on the day of the trip. The temprature was 108 deg f. My speed at the time was 67 MPH. In August, on another trip to the eastern sierras, the right front tire delaminated at approximately the same location under the same conditions.lucky for me there were no injuries or damage to the vehicle. The tires are original equipment Firestone steeltex r4s lt245/75r16 rated e weight. The tires had 17,700 mile at the time of seperation. The bishop Firestone store replaced the first tire under the limited warranty, my cost $69.00 for tread wear. …
While driving 60 MPH rear passenger tire tread separated. As a result, the rear braces were damaged. Consumer lost control, but managed to regain control. While driving at 60 MPH the Pickup started bucking and fish tailing. Tread separated from the tire in one peice but tire did not go flat. Passenger side rear fender and mudd flap damaged. Tread then hit the 5th wheel travel trailer.
2001 Chevrolet Pickup engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 19 / 25 / 22 |
| 2.2L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 20 / 17 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 15 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small pickup.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Pickup rates better than average: 60% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pickup at the same age. It is one of the best Pickup years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup?
The wheels & tires — 5 complaints, 29% of all complaints for this model year, most often about tread/belt. Next are the air bags (2) and brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Pickup. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Pickup?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2002 and 2001. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 1997 and 1996. See the full Chevrolet Pickup years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Pickup problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 40,000 miles; 63% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.