2001 Chevrolet Silverado Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 43,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine noise” (8% of reports).
- 91engine and engine cooling complaints
- 43,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 58%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine noise: mentioned in 7 of 91 complaints (8%)
- Please provide: mentioned in 7 of 91 complaints (8%)
- Consumer states: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
- Crankshaft position sensor: mentioned in 5 of 91 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 39 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 300 |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% | 2,000 |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 44,000 |
| 2010 Silverado | 3 | 5% | 7,126 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 39,000 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 86,045 |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 2006 Silverado | 7 | 4% | 59,800 |
| 2005 Silverado | 20 | 6% | 9,276 |
| 2004 Silverado | 24 | 4% | 20,000 |
| 2003 Silverado | 26 | 4% | 19,765 |
| 2002 Silverado | 58 | 8% | 27,500 |
| 2001 Silverado | 91 | 10% | 43,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 88 | 7% | 48,275 |
| 1999 Silverado | 61 | 4% | 49,965 |
| 1998 Silverado | 15 | 5% | 76,850 |
| 1997 Silverado | 20 | 7% | 58,000 |
| 1996 Silverado | 13 | 7% | 62,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 15 | 6% | 123,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The "service engine soon" signal light indicates something is wrong with the transmission that requires a service costing at least $1000.00 to repair. Without the repair the transmission is susceptible to irratical operation includes stalling in traffic. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway despite the lack of steering capabilities. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Chevrolet Silverados have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (10% of the 877 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 43,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “engine noise”, in 7 of 91 complaints, followed by “please provide” (7).
Other 2001 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 2001 Chevrolet Silverado problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Silverado years.