2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
97
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
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).
View full details →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...
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
Front right brake overheated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500
- 1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 2 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 78 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 100 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 73 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 114 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 64 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 46 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 — 60 complaints
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