2001 GMC Silverado Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Silverado. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Silverado model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 33% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 33% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 11% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Silverado recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Silverado.
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
- 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.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle starts, but in an unusual manner. After moving the shift lever, turning the key on and off, and opening and closing the doors, the vehicle will eventually start, but it will not start when the key is turned in the…
Dt: 2001, gmc, silverado. The contact states abs brakes failed 08/05/2005 at 10 mph and caused vehicle to crash into the back of a building. This happened on 8-5-05. The contact first noticed this at 60,000 miles and it became progressively worse. The dealership told the contact it was because of…
While attempting to accelerate vehicle would not accelerate. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer and mechanic determined that fuel pump failed. *ak
While driving 55 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle under diagnostic, and determined that head gasket and both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out…
Consumer states engine is knocking after vehicle warms up. Took to dealer and dealer stated vehicle needed a new master cylinder. Please provide any further information. Ts
Other GMC Silverado years
← 2000 Silverado · 2002 Silverado →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Silverado | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Silverado | 14 | 0 |
| 1999 Silverado | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Silverado?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Silverado?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC 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 too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.