2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD years
- Fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. That ranks 5th out of 5 Silverado 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 38%), typically at around 119,328 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 38% | 119,328 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 31% | 100,118 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 13% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Abs and brake light comes on periodacally
When pulling into garage i applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, got out to inspect, found large puddle of fluid just behind front left wheel. Drove into garage to inspect cause found fluid leaking from one of several brake lines running above front left cab mounting bracket ,fluid dripping…
Brake line rusted out lost brakes pulling into parking lot also found fuel line leak under truck. *tr
While driving approximately 25mph, brake pedal went to floorboard. Upon inspection, the solid brake line from the rear axle to the front was completely rusted through and brake fluid leaking out. *tr
With no warning the brake lines failed - and the truck hit a tree, good news was that i was in the driveway. The entire frame is rotted and my mechanic has advised me not to drive the truck any more. It currently has 80,000 miles and the body and interior are perfect - i expected to maintain this…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado 1500 HD | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado 1500 HD | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 HD | 101 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 HD | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.