2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 517 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Tahoe model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 48 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 48 people were injured and 8 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Wheels, hubDec 17, 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
Campaign 07E106000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipAug 29, 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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StructureMar 7, 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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Seats, front assembly, head restraintSep 17, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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Seat belts, front, retractorMay 17, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Structure, bodyOct 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.
Campaign 00V343000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: hydraulic
138 reports, newest first. Show all
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 26, 2005, crash
THE TAHOE BRAKE ROTORS WERE BADLY GROVED, AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE LIKE NEW. DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE STOPPED OKAY, BUT WHEN I HAD THE ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED, THERE WAS A WORLD OF DIFFRENCE AS HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED.I KEPT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR PROOF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Apr 13, 2005
HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED NEAREST CERTIFIED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE ABS MODULE.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 16, 2005
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH AN ABS BRAKE MODULE FAILURE. THE MOTOR/PUMP THAT CONTROLS THE ABS BRAKES WON'T TURN OFF. IT KEEPS RUNNING EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. MY ABS LIGHT TURNS ON AND ABS BRAKES ARE NOW NOT OPERATIVE. I READ MANY COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE ON 2001 MODEL CHEVY/GMC FULL SIZE SUV/PICKUPS. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS DUE TO ABS BRAKE FAILURES.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 16, 2005
THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE SENSOR, THE ROTORS, AND BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NM THE DEALER FOUND A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *TT
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Equipment, Nov 30, 2004
THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN IT WAS PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY REPLACED THE MECHANICAL PART, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NEVER RESOLVED. *AK THE REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED WITH FACTORY PARTS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. THE A/C WAS INOPERATIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE IN MOTION AND THE BRAKE SHOES WERE WORN AND SCORED THE REAR ROTORS. *SC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Sep 30, 2004
2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS AN INOPERATIVE EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM. PROBLEM IS CURRENTLY BE INVESTIGATED AND REPAIRED.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 23, 2004
WHEN SHUTTING THE VEHICLE OFF T ABS MOTOR CONTINUED TO RUN. AS A RESULT, ABS SENSOR LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 20, 2004
I HAVE ONLY HAD MY 2001 TAHOE FOR A MONTH OR LESS AND ONE DY WHEN STARTING MY VEHCILE THE ABS LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OUT. WHEN THE CAR IS OFF SOME TYPE OF MOTOR IS STILL RUNNING. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE BSCM THIS CONTROLS THE ABS SYSTEM. IT WILL COST ME $1000. TO FIX. I HAVE READ WHERE OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THERE BRAKES. I NEED HELP!*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, May 24, 2004
WHILE DRIVING A WHIZZING SOUND CAME FROM THE ABS BRAKES. SOMEHOW, THE COMPUTER FOR THE ABS BRAKES CAUSED A LOCK UP. THE COST OF REPAIRS WAS QUOTED TO THE CONSUMER AS $1,100. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO INDICATED THAT ABS BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 30, 2004
THE REAR BRAKES HAD A TENDENCY TO WEAR OUT EVERY 18000 MILES. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE TWICE, AND CLAIMED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT NORMALLY. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE REAR BRAKES WERE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 19, 2004
2001 TAHOE ABS MODULE WENT OUT AFTER DOING RESEARCH REALIZED THERE IS HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SAME PROBLEM AFTER PAYING 30,000 FOR A TAHOE YOU SHOULDNT HAVE THIS PROBLEM SO SOON AND IT BE SO EXPENSIVE TO FIX. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Parking brake, Mar 17, 2004
WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY WOULD MAKE A NOISE. WHEN APPLYING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AN INCLINE IT DID NOT HOLD. *AK *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 22, 2004
BOTH BRAKE LINES TO THE REAR WHEELS HAVE CRACKED, LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES AFTER THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. PEBBLES CONTINUALLY GET WEDGED BETWEEN THE REAR CALIPERS AND WHEEL RIMS, CAUSING WHEEL LOCKUP, AND SCOURING OF THE ALUMINUM RIMS AND ROTORS. THE RIGHT REAR TOP CALIPER BOLT FELL OUT, ALLOWING THE CALIPER TO ROTATE FORWARD AND LOCK UP THE WHEEL. I WAS TOLD THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT DESIGNED TO TRAVEL ON A GRAVEL LANE, BUT WHERE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI ARE THERE NOT GRAVEL LANES? THIS IS A VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM , AND DEALERS IN RANCHING COUNTRY ARE GETTING A FLOOD OF COMPLAINTS, AND HAVE EVEN DESIGNED ROCK SHIELDS FOR THE REAR DISC BRAKES. IT IS A VERY LARGE SAFETY PROBLEM, FOR IF THE BRAKES DO NOT COMPLETELY FAIL THEY ARE IMPAIRED DUE TO SCOURED ROTORS, ETCHED WHEELS, AND DETERIORATED PADS. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 12, 2004
WHEN TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IT USUALLY OCCURS WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF MINUTES OF DRIVING. IT HAS PROBABLY HAPPENED 6 OR 7 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OWNING THE VEHICLE (3 YEARS). NO LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE, IT GOES FURTHER THAN NORMAL, AND THEN IT FINALLY WORKS AFTER TAKING SEVERAL EXTRA FEET TO STOP. IT HAPPENS IRREGULARLY, SO WE CAN'T DUPLICATE IT FOR SERVICE. *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 23, 2003
THE TRUCK FAILED STATE INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE WOULDN'T HOLD. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BRAKE SHOES. THIS IS ALSO A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MODEL VEHICLE. THERE'S A TSB FOR THIS ISSUE 020526002. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. . *NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Nov 3, 2003, crash
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH DRIVER HIT THE BRAKES SUDDENLY AND VEHICLE HIT THE CURB AND ROLLED TWICE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PEOPLE WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT,THEY DIED. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 18, 2003
2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE--ABS LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, NOISE HEARD BELOW VEHICLE. SERVICE TECH ADVISED THE ABS SENSOR MODULE HAD GONE BAD--@$1,000.00 REPAIR. SAW SIMILAR INCIDENTS ON NHTSA WEBSITE--THOUGHT IT MAY HELP TO INCLUDE THIS INCIDENT. *LA
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 6, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL SPEED CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED ALL FOUR ROTORS. CONSUMER PAID $1,200.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 14, 2003
THE ABS WARNING LIGHT FLASHES ON AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING, WHEN THIS OCCURS IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SHORTING OUT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 24, 2003
THE VEHICLES ABS MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. *AK *CB *NLM
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 30, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES WITHIN 1 YEAR.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 24, 2003
2001, CHEV TAHOE, 28000 MI BRAKES SQUEAL. HAVE TAKEN THE TAHOE TO THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. FINALLY TOOK IT TO A TRUSTED MECHANIC AND HE AGREES THAT THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES MECHANICALLY EXCEPT THE LOUD SQUEAL. I AM TOLD THAT I CAN REPLACE THEM IF I WANT TO GET RID OF THE SQUEAL, BUT I DON'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO REPLACE THE BRAKES SINCE THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME WITH A SQUEAL. THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY 5 DAYS OLD THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. *JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Feb 22, 2003
IMMEDIATELY AFTER APPLICATION OF THE ANTI-LOCH BRAKES AT LOW SPEEDS IN 2 WHEEL HIGH MODE, THE VEHICLE SEEMS TO "LOCK UP" THE WHEELS AS IF IT WERE IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE. WE GET SEVERE WHEEL HOP AND WHEN WE STOP THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTART IT THERE IS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING SOUND. AFTER THAT THE VEHICLE PREFORMS NORMALLY. THE PROBLEM ALSO GOES AWAY IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE GOES INTO 4 WHEEL AUTO, 4 WHEEL LOW AND 2 WHEEL HIGH NORMALLY AT ALL OTHER TIMES. AGAIN, THE PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED AT LOW SPEEDS (NO PROBLEM FROM HIGH SPEED STOPS) AND IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 5 MINTHS.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle speed control, Tires, Jan 23, 2003
THE PROBLEM(S) ARE AS FOLLOWED: BELT SEPARATION FROM TIRE (LOSS CONTROL), ANTI LOCK BRAKE/LOSS PEDAL, PEDAL HEIGHT AND STOPPING ABILITY. SCC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 10, 2003
VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED 4 TIMES FOR MALFUNCTION OF THE BRAKES. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED BUT NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. *TT *JB