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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 overview establishes the vehicle's core operational specifications, notably its automatic 3-speed transmission and an EPA fuel economy rating of 26/31/28 mpg. Placing this model year within the context of the vehicle's 1997 to 2000 complaint history reveals a generally quiet reliability record, with owner reports peaking at just six complaints in 1998 and dropping to a single complaint in 1997. Consequently, the 2001 Metro sits at the tail end of a generation characterized by minimal reported issues, providing researchers with a concrete example of a vehicle with a historically low-complaint track 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 Note the factory engine air filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known.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.