The abs light will be on for several days. Then the bus, at about 35 mi. Pr. Hr., Will shutter, like the driver is making an emergency stop. This last just a few seconds and the abs light will go off. This happens three or four times in a month. *Ak this has been going on for about a year.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Blue Bird Buses Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Buses with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 1 and the 2002 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Buses year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Blue Bird Buses problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Blue Bird Buses
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Blue Bird Buses. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2001 Blue Bird Buses
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Fuel filter, located on underside of bus near the engine, developed a spontaneous leak, spilling two gallons of fuel. Dealer has repaired school bus, and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide additional information.*Ak
Blue Bird Buses: every year compared
All Buses years2001 Blue Bird Buses vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Blue Bird Buses | 2 | 0 | D | |
| 2001 Blue Bird Commercial | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Blue Bird All American | 1 | 14 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Blue Bird Buses
Does the 2001 Blue Bird Buses have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Blue Bird Buses right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Blue Bird Buses?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Blue Bird Buses had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 14, 2001 and the latest on September 4, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Blue Bird Buses a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Blue Bird Buses year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Blue Bird Buses years have the most complaints?
2001 (2), 2002 (2), 1995 (1). See every Blue Bird Buses year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Blue Bird Buses has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data