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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 468 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the brakes (65% of complaints, typically around 92,500 miles). It is 18th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints468
Recalls0
Crashes reported48
Fires reported5
Injuries reported253 deaths reported

Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems

  1. Brakes

    305 complaints · 65%

    Half of these problems showed up before 92,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, antilock, driveline.

    Own a 2001 Chevrolet silverado extended cab truck. Recently received a recall notice concerning the anti-lock brake failures. After taking the vehicle to the dealer for the recommended service (under the recall), I started experiencing braking failures at slow speeds. I have not been back three times and the dealer is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 95,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the antilock brake sensors are engaging when the vehicle is traveling 5 MPH or less. The failure occurs while driving and this is the second time. The first occurrence was repaired under safety recall # 05v379000 (service brakes…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 96,000 miles

  2. Fuel system

    62 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.

    Fuel gauge goes emptyto full constantly. Dealer says it will cost 8 to 900.00 dollars to fix. If I am miskaken this part of fuel pump assy.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 80,000 miles
    Gas gauge bounces from full to empty and reads inaccurate at times even after filling tank. With a full tank gauge will bottom out at empty and initiate low fuel light and then return back to full.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 81,000 miles

  3. Body and structure

    30 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.

    Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with a dorman exterior door handle. While opening the rear drivers side door the contact's hand was cut on the door handle as it detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to diagnose or repair the door handle. The failure and current…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 90,000 miles
    I brought my 2001 chevy silverado in for it's annual inspection, I was told that the truck did not pass inspection as the frame was all rusted out, the rest of the truck looks like it is only a few years old and other than the rear bumper, it doesn't have any rust on it, as I have take well care of it since I…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 79,061 miles

  4. Wheels and tires

    29 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 108,500 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt, temporary/emergency spare tire, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

    I was pulling into parking space and there was no brakes also happened when I was pulling out of parking lot of store .I took to gm dealer and was told that both hub bearings were loose and that is what caused me to lose all my brakes. I hit a concrete handicap sign was lucky not another car in front of me. Why would…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 108,516 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2001 chevy Silverado 1500. While driving 70 to 75 MPH the vehicle began shaking and then the rear passenger side tire blew out causing damage to the back quarter panel. A tow truck driver replaced the tire with a spare tire. The rear quarter panel of the vehicle was also repaired. Two month later…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 113,000 miles

  5. Engine

    28 complaints · 6%

    Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.

    The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasion without warning. The contact also stated that after numerous occasions the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 104,000 miles
    I am the original owner of this very well maintained silverado. At just 100000 miles I noticed multiple exhaust manifold bolts broken, I had noticed a ticking sound for at least 10000 miles but could not locate the sound, as it turns out it was the broken exhaust bolts. These bolts break off at varying lengths…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 106,500 miles

  6. Electrical

    23 complaints · 5%

    Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument cluster/panel, ignition, horn.

    Brake rotors corroded completely , emergency brake rusted completely , massive rust under truck , brake calipers rusted , power steering went out ,a.c. Fan went out, short in wiring in door locks and windows, this a 2001, 56,000, miles, low mileage truck to have so many problems, the dealership said they had not seen…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 56,000 miles
    The stalk for the combination turn signal, windshield wiper, cruise control, broke resulted in unreliable operation of the windshield wipers and unreliable turn singal operation. In the case of the 2001 silverado the windshield wipers activated when the turn signalwas selected. Since this same control was used for…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 50,000 miles

  7. Transmission

    19 complaints · 4%

    Half of these problems showed up before 87,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive).

    While driving on the highway on US route 15 the transmission let loose. Doing 55mph and lost drive and 3rd gears. Fluid and parts were spread all behind my truck causing a dangerous situation.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 87,000 miles
    This truck has been a nightmare concerning all aspects of braking system. First at 44,000 ABS sensors needed to be replaced, then at 53,400 all 4 new rotors and pads all the way around, 82,000 miles parking brake needs replaced, 81,000 front axle seal leaking, then at approximately 88,000 miles brake lines pops with…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 88,000 miles

  8. Steering

    16 complaints · 3%

    Half of these problems showed up before 120,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, linkages, hydraulic power assist system, column.

    Steering coupler in steering column goes bad and can be felt in steering wheel giving the driver a vague handling sensation and not a good feel for the road surface especially in turns. Gm has twelve tsbs on the problem and will not repair for no charge I had to pay for the last one and in 30k they have all fail.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 120,000 miles
    The vehicle would either stall while driving various speeds or fail to start. I was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed empty which was inaccurate; however, the vehicle suddenly stalled, coasted to the shoulder. Car would not crank at first but then started, this happened several…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 120,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (305 complaints, typically around 92,500 miles); fuel system (62 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); body and structure (30 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
It is 18th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 468 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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