2001 Chevrolet W3500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet W3500, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2001 Chevrolet W3500 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2001 Chevrolet W3500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2001 vs. every other W3500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the W3500 median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Chevrolet W3500, and the recalls they led to.
- HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURESNo recall
What W3500 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID, WHICH MADE THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR TWICE ON THE POWER STEERING BUT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BY CONSUMER.
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