2001 Chevrolet Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 877 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. That ranks 3rd out of 23 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (306 complaints, 35%), typically at around 49,850 miles. Complaints mention 93 crashes, 5 fires, 77 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 13 defect investigations involving it.
- 877owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 13NHTSA investigations
- 93complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 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, Hydraulic problems | 306 | 35% | 49,850 | “anti lock” (20%) | $1,000 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 91 | 10% | 43,000 | “engine noise” (8%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 64 | 7% | 49,000 | “transfer case” (14%) | — |
| Tires problems | 56 | 6% | 32,000 | “tread separated” (20%) | — |
| Structure problems | 53 | 6% | 47,250 | “tailgate cables” (23%) | — |
| Parking Brake problems | 51 | 6% | 38,500 | “brake hold” (25%) | — |
| Air Bags | 48 | 5% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 5% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 4% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 37 | 4% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 4% | 61,400 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 3% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 29 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 24 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 15 | 2% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 14 | 2% | 35,950 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 12 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 10 | 1% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 14,765 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | 18,600 | — | — |
| Wheels | 8 | 1% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 0% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 0% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 0% | 89,765 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | 92,678 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | 550 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Silverado recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
Risk: If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Parking brake
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.
Risk: If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.
Risk: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Crank position sensor failure - stall (PE06016) — opened May 4, 2006, closed Sep 14, 2006.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Tailgate cable breakage (PE03049) — opened Oct 23, 2003, closed Feb 19, 2004.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
- Throttle sticking closed (EA02015) — opened Aug 1, 2002, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Throttle sticking (PE02021) — opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 1, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel gauge will drop to empty and fuel lights light comes on even though there is more than a half tank of gas i usually keep tank once it drops to below a half tank. Sometime i jingle my keys and it will go back up sometimes nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado equipped with cooper discovery a/t tires, size: 265r75r16 (na). While driving approximately 80 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle veered to the right independently and rolled over multiple…
Turns off by itself
A steel brake line cracked and failed. I was at my house when it happened so no serious injuries or damage. However, the brake failed completely and instantly with no warning. It could have occurred at an intersection and the results could have been much worse. I had my wife press on the pedal…
Going out of the garage,stepped on the brake and the pedal went to the floor.noticed a puddle under the truck and found a rusted thru brake line at the abs control valve. Updated 09/10/15*lj updated 11/01/2017*cn
Other Chevrolet Silverado years
← 2000 Silverado · 2002 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 125 | 0 |
| 2016 Silverado | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 Silverado | 76 | 7 |
| 2014 Silverado | 124 | 13 |
| 2013 Silverado | 64 | 3 |
| 2012 Silverado | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 Silverado | 75 | 2 |
| 2010 Silverado | 62 | 0 |
| 2009 Silverado | 76 | 0 |
| 2008 Silverado | 162 | 1 |
| 2007 Silverado | 183 | 1 |
| 2006 Silverado | 182 | 4 |
| 2005 Silverado | 316 | 8 |
| 2004 Silverado | 622 | 8 |
| 2003 Silverado | 695 | 6 |
| 2002 Silverado | 710 | 4 |
| 2001 | 877 | 4 |
| 2000 Silverado | 1,305 | 8 |
| 1999 Silverado | 1,660 | 5 |
| 1998 Silverado | 279 | 0 |
| 1997 Silverado | 272 | 0 |
| 1996 Silverado | 186 | 0 |
| 1995 Silverado | 263 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 306 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.