The Lemon Index2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is about average by owner complaints: 217 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 101, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about parking brake, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 14 to 15 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Tahoe year is 2012.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 512 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Tahoe year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 45K to 103K miles on the car (321 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 51K–99K miles
- parking brake complaints mostly came at 28K–66K miles
Recalls 8
- wheels 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, …
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Show all 8 recalls
- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
- body structure 2003
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC.
- seats 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS…
- seat belts 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS.
- body structure 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 510 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission
- Subject regarding harsh shifts on automatic transmission
- Service engine soon lamp illuminated, incorrect transmission shifts, poor performance of…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedBrake line corrosion failure2011–2015
- ClosedParking brake failure2005–2006
- ClosedUnwanted low-speed abs activation2005
- ClosedSteel wheel rim fracture2003
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★☆☆ · side — · rollover ★★☆☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4300–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
When shutting the vehicle off t abs motor continued to run. As a result, abs sensor light stayed on.
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe owner · NHTSA complaint 10089408
More owner reports
Dealer is unable to fix and we are scared to drive the car. The car starts shaking and feels like it is goingto flip.the car goes from 70 to 50 instantly and the brakes get extremely hot.
NHTSA complaint 737873
While driving 40 mph driver hit the brakes suddenly and vehicle hit the curb and rolled twice. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. People were ejected from the vehicle. As a result,they died.
NHTSA complaint 10046166
Quick answers
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 101; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Tahoe year by this measure is 2012.
What are the most common 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are parking brake (18%), brakes (16%) and transmission & drivetrain (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
8 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
14 to 15 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 103,900 miles. The middle report was at 69,600 miles, from 321 complaints.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 10% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe cost in fuel a year?
About $4300 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl.
What Chevrolet Tahoe year is better than the 2001?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2012, 2010 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works