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2001 Chevrolet Metro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Metro.

Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 2001 Chevrolet Metro carries an EPA rating of 26 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 28 mpg combined, paired here with a three-speed automatic transmission. Those fuel-economy figures and the three-speed automatic are the standout specs for this model year, giving researchers the clearest sense of how this Metro was equipped. Where reliability history is concerned, the available owner-complaint data runs only from 1997 through 2000, peaking at six complaints for 1998 and bottoming at one for 1997, which leaves the 2001 model outside the recorded range. Because that dataset does not include 2001, researchers cannot draw a direct complaint trend for this year and should treat its reliability profile as undocumented within this specific record.

Model year20012000199919981992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque45 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/31/28 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 26R · 390 CCA battery, OE oil filter 19468075. Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 26R · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified
Tire sizeP155/80R13OEM · verified
Wheel / rim4.5-B inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter19468075
Engine air filter25099249 discontinued
Spark plug19302733
Front wiper blades15757007 alt 91171295
Serpentine belt30016435 alt 30005359
Thermostat96069300

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 31 / 28 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume80 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Metro of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

15.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 15.90 sec — 1998 3-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
19983-door Hatchback 1.0L I-315.90 sec20.30 sec55 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 45 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 26.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Power Steering FluidUSE GM PART NO. 1052884 OR EQUIVALENT

Engine torques

Cylinder Head Steps3
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug26.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts45 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Ignition Coil Primary Resistance1.35-1.65 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance22,100-29,900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerNGK
Spark Plug TypeBKR6E-11
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.15-1.35 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type150
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number26R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance390 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test13 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief12.8 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature190-197 °F
RPM28.4-35 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance12-13 na ohms
Engine Compression100
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Compression215 Nominal psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 200mm REAR DRUM
Torque Caliper to Bracket29-43 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle45 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 specification
Brake ApplicationWITH 200mm REAR DRUM
Drum Runout Limit0.0016 in
Drum Nominal Diameter7.874 in / 7.1 in
Drum Discard at-or-over7.953 / 7.165

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 15,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Ignition Coil (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)
Every 100,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 120,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
241
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 241 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
PIP5601C2025-07-18Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic…
PIP5358D2025-02-19Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIP4723J2024-10-25Electrical SystemThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H2024-09-12Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 Metro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Metro get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined mpg.