2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Wheels
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…
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,934 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2012 · 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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2011 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Chevrolet 2500HD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet 2500HD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 10 |
| 2002 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet 2500HD | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD
How do I know if my 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V228000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.