2001 Chevrolet 2500HD: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 rotted out and will have to be replaced. He told me that the other lines are looking bad also and that they should be replaced. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2012
“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 leaking, the other 3 are suffering from heavy corrosion and at risk of imminent failure. The truck was purchased new in 2001 and has approximately 75,000 miles on it. The truck has been driven exclusively in ky, and not exposed to excessive salt. *tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2011
“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 during extended (10 second) full pedal application before vehicle even left garage. Replaced all 1/4" lines on truck. *kb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2011
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“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 four lines. Not a week ago I noticed the my rear spring shackles need to be replaced due to corrosion. I have found that there is alot of these same issues through the internet. My truck is a 2001 chevy 2500hd. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2011
“Rear brake calipers locked up due to rust around pistons. Replaced calipers and while bleeding the brakes the brake lines ruptured one by one also due to excessive rust and corrosion. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2010
“I have a 2001 chevy 2500hd quad cab long bed when making sharp turns the rear tires don't have limited slip which is leaving the rear end as solid axle and is causing excessive wear and tear on tires only form of transportation and farm vehicle is this a recall item trouble started after taking out of 4x4 and backing up. *tr”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · May 2009
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning wheels. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.