2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

116

Owner Complaints

11 Crashes 6 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

2

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

The 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 116 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with INTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (15 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (9 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 40,223 vehicles.

Recall 01V220000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

| 38,863 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE...

Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE...

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Recall 06E010000 — STEERING

| 1,360 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

116 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 15 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 9
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Tires
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11526491 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles Fire
Unknown Lost my truck to fire I was shopping and when I came out of the store the fire department had already put the fire out. They had said the fire started under the hood on the driver side.
#11526491 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Fire
Unknown Lost my truck to fire I was shopping and when I came out of the store the fire department had already put the fire out. They had said the fire started under the hood on the driver side.
#11526491 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles Fire
Unknown Lost my truck to fire I was shopping and when I came out of the store the fire department had already put the fire out. They had said the fire started under the hood on the driver side.
#11378661 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
SINGLE OCCUPANT BLACK ICE-INDUCED HEAD ON HIGH FORCE IMPACT TREE COLLISION WHILE WITH NO PRE-TENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS OF ONE-OWNER VEHICLE
#11378661 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
SINGLE OCCUPANT BLACK ICE-INDUCED HEAD ON HIGH FORCE IMPACT TREE COLLISION WHILE WITH NO PRE-TENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS OF ONE-OWNER VEHICLE

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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

General Motors, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

08-06-01-006D — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration Condition.

020601010 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

INFORMATION ON SERPENTINE BELT IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS FOR CERTAIN HD PICKUP MODELS. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET redundant SILVERADO 2500

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