2001 Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 306 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 49,850 miles. The words owners use most often: “anti lock” (20% of reports).
- 306service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 49,850median miles at failure
- 33mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 4%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.
- Anti lock: mentioned in 61 of 306 complaints (20%)
- Stopping distance: mentioned in 36 of 306 complaints (12%)
- ABS brakes: mentioned in 21 of 306 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado at $1,000, and half of them between $730 and $1,450.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2006), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 218 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 306 complaints, 33 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% | 118,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 4,105 |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% | 19,250 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 71,500 |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% | 53,500 |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% | 24,000 |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% | 25,072 |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% | 19,750 |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% | 39,000 |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% | 42,638 |
| 2001 Silverado | 306 | 35% | 49,850 |
| 2000 Silverado | 450 | 34% | 54,000 |
| 1999 Silverado | 815 | 49% | 60,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 84 | 30% | 66,500 |
| 1997 Silverado | 57 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Silverado | 31 | 17% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 27 | 10% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines failed while exiting a residential driveway with a steep incline. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle using the brakes and had to utilize the emergency hand brake, which allowed the brakes to catch…
2001 chevy silverado. Consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion on frame and brake lines at low mileage. *smd the consumer also noticed the fuel lines were corroded.
This is totally dangerous . Why hasn't this been fixed . I seen so many people complaining about this problem . This abs crap is worthless ! When coming to a stop the breaks totally lock up and you can not stop . I almost ran through a store front window . The dealership and gm itself is totally un…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 306 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (35% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 49,850 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,000 (half paid between $730 and $1,450), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock”, in 61 of 306 complaints, followed by “stopping distance” (36).
Other 2001 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 2001 Chevrolet Silverado problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Silverado years.