There have been several incidents of the stalling of my 8.1 L equipped avalanche, mostly at idle, such as at traffic lights, drive thru's, etc. The most recent occurrence was turning in traffic causing me to pull over to the side of the road with the vehicle not running. Several attempts to restart the vehicle worked, but only resulting in the vehicle stalling again, or running till the vehicle was put in drive, which again it stalled. It was several minutes till I was able to keep the vehicle running. The vehicle has always restarted right away without problem, until this last occurrence. I have not informed the dealer as of yet, so no action has been taken regarding this. *Jb
Vehicle safety record
2001 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (1) and the engine & cooling (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 2 and the 2002 has 671.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche problems
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No recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche
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Tailgate on chevrolet avalanche won't close or pops open while driving.*Ak
Chevrolet Avalanche: every year compared
All Avalanche years2001 Chevrolet Avalanche vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2001 Chevrolet Blazer | 331 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 96 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet C/K Pickups | 24 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD | 10 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet C/K Series | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Chevrolet C Series | 2 | 2 | F | 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 Chevrolet Avalanche
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 27, 2004 and the latest on September 19, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Chevrolet Avalanche years have the most complaints?
2002 (671), 2007 (493), 2003 (422). See every Chevrolet Avalanche year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche 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