2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

97

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 1 Fire

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

The 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 has received a total of 97 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, INTERIOR LIGHTING. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (16 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (10 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (8 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500, potentially affecting up to 127,166 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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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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Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

97 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 10
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Suspension
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsunit
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11613397 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Front right brake overheated.
#11533991 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.
#11090163 | ENGINE | | 33,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER (F.H. DAILEY CHEVROLET, 800 DAVIS ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V521000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.
#10979675 | ENGINE | | 49,376 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA06016 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,376.
#10978652 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 156,000 miles
THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING IS PRONE TO FAILURE. WHEN IT FAILS, ALL DASH AND GAUGE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AFTER DARK. THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE ANY GAUGES OR CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURES, WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

06-06-01-007G — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This informational bulletin provides Information on Identifying Duramax Diesel Overpower Engine Breakdown/Non-Function Due to Aftermarket Power-Up Devices vs Non Overpower Engine Non-Function of Pistons, Cylinders, Valvetrain Components, DTC P003A or P111D Set

010417001A — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION FROM 0 - 40 KM/H (0 - 25 MPH). *TT

01021 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTIFICATION AND TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INFORMATION INCORRECT. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500

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

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