- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification label listing tire size and inflation pressure information that differ from the tire size and the inflation pressure information for the tires on the vehicle. If the vehicle owner or someone servicing the vehicle inflates the tires according to the pressure specified on the label versus the appropriate pressure for the tires, the tires could be under-inflated or over-inflated depending on the tires mounted on the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the tires are under-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire, and the tire could degrade to a point of allowing sudden air loss. If the tires are over-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire and increase susceptibility to road hazard damage. If sudden air loss or a road hazard causes damage to a tire, control of the vehicle could be adversely affected and could result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Chevrolet C20 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet C20 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2001 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical C20 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Chevrolet C20 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet C20 yet
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Chevrolet C20: every year compared
All C20 years2001 Chevrolet C20 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chevrolet C20 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2 | 0 | A | 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 C20
Does the 2001 Chevrolet C20 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet C20: labels (April 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Chevrolet C20 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Chevrolet C20 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Chevrolet C20 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 C20 years have the most complaints?
1993 (16), 1995 (14), 1994 (12). See every Chevrolet C20 year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Chevrolet C20 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