2001 CHEVROLET TAHOE Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. This model year has 521 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Brake System.
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Worst 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brake System
Hydraulic
Parking-Brake Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake System | 208 | 17 | 1 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 138 | 11 | 1 | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 80 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 35 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 32 | 26 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 29 | 3 | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 26 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 21 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 4 | — | |
| Steering Defects | 20 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air | 13 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Passenger side rear air conditioning blower motor caught on fire and burned vehicle out completely. Fire trucks called to put out fire but is completely burned out. My safety was at risk flames in back by the time I got stopped on highway. Thankful no one was riding in back se…
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle pulled to the left very hard, almost causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The ABS and brake warning lights were illuminated. The ve…
My 2001 Chevy Tahoe has been stolen an I been trying to get it back but I can’t bc I left the title in the Tahoe
I bought Achilles desert hawk uhp 285/50/R20 tires in late 2019 from Walmart . and had them mounted in 2020 from discount tire. Within 10 months of tires being mounted I had a vibration and it was getting worse every day so I started looking at it and found I had a separated tire…
Bad transmission there's reverse but no forward gears
In the past I have sent several emails to Chevrolet corporate office re the ABS brake system on my Tahoe which first failed with only 130 miles on the vehicle. Vehicle almost tipped over but I recovered the braking system and stopped vehicle only inches from going off a cliff a…
EMERGENCY BRAKE WEARS ITSELF WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED TO THE POINT WHEN YOU NEED IT, IT DOES NOT WORK. *TR
THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT LOCKS UP AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. IT CONTINUES TO GET TIGHTER AFTER FASTENING AND ALLOWS FOR NO MOVEMENT. IT IS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY MOVEMENT. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 2001. I HAVE BROUGHT TO ATTENTION…
WAS DRIVING TAKING KIDS TO SCHOOL IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBOR HOOD . WHEN I MADE A TURN ONTO A STREET THE TRUCK DROPPED TO RIGHT SIDE AND THE TIRE AND AXLE ROLLED INTO ANOTHER CAR. TURNING 5 MILE HR
REAR STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR & HAD TO PUMP BRAKES. HAD TO TURN OFF TO BERM OF ROAD TO KEEP FROM HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. HAD TO HAVE REAR BRAKE LINES REPLACED AND THE MECHANIC SUGGE…
TWO RUSTED BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO MASTER DISTRIBUTION BLOCK UNDER THE TRUCK CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR AT 50 MPH AND RAN THRU A 4 WAY STOP INTERSECTION IN A RURAL AREA, THANK YOU JESUS I'M ALIVE, LOT'S OF RUST ON THE LOWER ROCKERS ETC. ON BOTH SIDE…
MY ABS LIGHT IN ON AND WHEN I PUSH DOWN ON IT MAKES NOISE PLUS IT PUSH BACK A LITTLE
MY PASSENGER SEAT COT ON FIRE. MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN THE MALL PARKING LOT AS MY SELF HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN CAME OUT FROM SHOPPING TO MY THE CAR I OPENED MY PASSANGER DOOR I GOT IN AND ADJUSTED MY PASSANGER SEAT FOR COMFORT AND MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GIFT AND KIDS IN THE …
THE STEEL BRAKE LINE FROM THE ABS UNIT TO THE REAR BRAKES HAS CORRODED AND IS LEAKING FROM ABOVE THE STEEL FRAME FORWARD FROM THE LEFT REAR TIRE. FORTUNATELY THIS OCCURRED AS I PULLED INTO MY GARAGE AFTER DRIVING OVER 150 MILES ROUND TRIP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN CITY TRAFFIC. …
ERROR MESSAGE POP UPS C01960. MY ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT POPS UP WHILE I'M DRIVING ALMOST DAILY NOW. MY BRAKES FEELS AS IF THEIR SLIPPING WHEN I TRY TO DIRECTLY STOP OR TURN LEFT. IT SCARES ME BECAUSE MY BRAKES SYSTEM SEEMS TO FEEL LIKE THEIR LOCKED OR AS IF I'M SLIDING ON ICE …
METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTED AND CORRODED. LINES PLACED IN AN AREA OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THEY WILL RUST AND CORRODE THEN CAUSING THEM TO BURST AT VERY UN-OPPORTUNE MOMENTS. CAUSING WRECKAGE. MY VEHICLE LOST ITS BRAKES ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME CAME TO A STOP TO TURN…
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING WHEN IN USE.
ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE JERKING AND MAKE A NOISE AT SLOW SPEEDS.
ABS LOW SPEED ACTIVATION. ANY TIME COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING THE ABS WILL ACTIVATE AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND AND UNDER 10MPH. VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR BRAKES LOCKING UP WHEN SIMPLY TRYING TO COME TO A STOP.
LIVE IN MINNEAPOLIS, AND JUST LOST THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 CHEV TAHOE LT THIS WEEK. HAD BEEN GOING DOWN I-494 AT 65 MPH MINUTES BEFORE THIS. FOUR BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE DRIVING ON A MAIN ROAD, SNOWY AND ICY, MADE A LEFT HAND TURN TO MY SIDE STREET, AND THE CAR KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. HI…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Recalls for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has 521 NHTSA owner complaints, 48 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Brake System (208 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
#1: Brake System (208 complaints). #2: Hydraulic (138 complaints). #3: Parking-Brake Issues (80 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has 48 crash-related complaints and 7 fire reports out of 521 total NHTSA complaints. 48 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. The largest issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?▾
The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Brake System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
Check Your Specific 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe
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