Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 W-Series MD Tilt Chassis.
The 2001 Chevrolet W-Series MD Tilt Chassis is a tilt‑equipped chassis variant from Chevrolet’s W‑Series lineup. It logged a single owner‑reported complaint, which was concentrated in the Engine & Engine Cooling area, and was subject to one recall during its model year. With only that one complaint and one recall documented, the 2001 model year shows a minimal incidence of issues relative to the broader W‑Series history. This limited trouble record positions the 2001 unit as a notably clean example within the model’s reliability profile.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 74 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 11-14 @ 50-95 degreesF MFI ohms |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 11-14 @ 50-90 degreesF ohms |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 215 Nominal psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
| Engine Compression | 100 Minimum psi |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet W-Series MD Tilt Chassis dominate in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 1 recall campaigns target the engine & engine cooling, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004… Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013…
Showing 5 of 224 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIP5601C | 2025-07-18 | Unknown Or Other | This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic… |
| General Communication | 2024-08-26 | Electrical System | Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It… |
| 24-NA-141 | 2024-07-24 | Power Train | GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman… |
| 16-NA-383 | 2024-06-27 | Fuel/Propulsion System | This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing… |
| 18-NA-099 | 2024-06-17 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is… |
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NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.