Total Complaints
5 filings
WORKHORSE P320032 · model year
2001 WORKHORSE P320032
5 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001WORKHORSEP320032 carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 P320032 is parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:actuator with 2 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2001 P320032. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
01V31700004/10/2001
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME AND COMMERCIAL CHASSIS. THE REAR AXLE U-BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY DUE TO RANDOM FAILURE OF PRODUCTION TOOLING IN THE SPECIFIED TIME SPAN.
Recent Complaints
20100913FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE STOPPED DEAD NO ELECTRICAL SMOKE CAME FROM UNDER DASH. WOULD NO START AFTER THAT. *TR
Mileage: 21,100
20100622SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 WORKHORSE ALLEGRA RV WITH A P32 MODEL CHASSIS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE FROM 35 MPH, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY WHERE THE CONTACT FOUND THAT THE REAR CALIPERS AND ROTORS HAD OVERHEATED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BRAKE HOSES TO COLLAPSE AND LEAK EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE BRAKE LINE HOSES, CALIPERS, ROTORS, BRAKE PADS AND WHEEL SEALER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE VEHICLE AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
Mileage: 27,000
20080527SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I HAVE A 2001 MOTOR HOME ON A WORKHORSE CHASSIS AND HAVE A SEVER BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ONLY THE FRONT BRAKES TRIES TO STOP THE COACH, THEN YOU SMELL THE PADS GETTING HOT AND THE PEDDLE GOES TO THE FLOOR AND YOU HAVE TO PUMP THEM TO STOP. I HAVE PUT BRAND NEW SHOES , CALIPERS, AND MASTER CYLINDER WITH NO HELP. IT HAS BEEN AT A WORKHORSE DEALERSHIP FOR ONE MONTH NOW AND THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. AFTER READING RV.NET, PLENTY OF PEOPLE OWNING WORKHORSE CHASSIS HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
Mileage: 18,000
20040428PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
MY ONE-MONTH-OLD 2001 WORKHORSE/CHEVROLET 18,000 GVW CHASSIS MOTORHOME HAD PARTIAL FAILURE OF ITS AUTOPARK BRAKING SYSTEM. THERE WERE VERY UNSETTLING NOISES WHILE DRIVING. MY INSPECTION REVEALED LEAKING BRAKE/TRANS FLUID. PERSONALLY PERFORMED A TEMPORARY FIX BY ATTEMPTING TO TIGHTEN FITTINGS AND CONTINUALLY TOPPING OFF QUARTS OF ATF FLUID IN BRAKING SYSTEM UNTIL ABLE TO GET TO A REPAIR AGENCY IN ANCHORAGE, AK. NOW I HAVE COME TO REALIZE HOW LUCKY WE WERE THAT THE SYSTEM DID NOT LOCK UP AND CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED AND DANGEROUS STOP ON THE HIGHWAY. A SEAL WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM HAS WORKED OK SINCE,BUT I WISH TO EXPRESS SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE DESIGN AND DURABILITY OF THIS (MOST UNUSUAL AND UNNECESSARILY COMPLEX) "SYSTEM"! I NO LONGER DRIVE WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE IN THIS SYSTEM'S DURABILITY.
Mileage: 3,973
20031219PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR
PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON WORKHORSE P32 CHASSIS LOCKS UP AND CANNOT BE RELEASED. THIS IS AN ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION BRAKING SYSTEM.*AK
Mileage: 9,540
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032 have?▼
The 2001 WORKHORSE P320032 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032?▼
Yes, the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032 is PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:ACTUATOR with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2001 WORKHORSE P320032 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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