2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,048

Owner Complaints

115 Crashes 6 Fires 4 Deaths

15

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

56

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

The 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO has received a total of 1,048 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 15 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 56 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (204 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (45 complaints), and Parking Brake (40 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

NHTSA has recorded 15 recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO, potentially affecting up to 5,512,843 vehicles.

Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 1,921 vehicles affected

Defect: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

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Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Recall 07V521000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 11,974 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER A COOL DOWN PERIOD.

Consequence: IF THE SENSOR BECOMES COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING AND WILL NOT RE-START. EITHER OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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Recall 07E066000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 175 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence: IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy: ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

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Recall 06E075000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 17,268 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN GUIDE REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. 16526133 AND 16526134, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1 TO JULY 11, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO PICKUP TRUCKS. THE HEADLAMP FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: TOO MUCH LIGHT IN CERTAIN POINTS OF THE HEADLAMP COULD CREATE A DISTRACTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: GUIDE CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GUIDE AT 248-874-0355.

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Recall 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 87,745 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

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Recall 06E057000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 12,861 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 332-1182L-AS AND 332-1182R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 1999-2000 CHEVROLET SILVERADOS. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FOR REIMBURSEMENT ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

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Recall 06E042000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 15,974 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN EAGLE EYES REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS, MODEL NOS. GM159-B001L AND GM159-B001R, SOLD FOR USE ON 1999-2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO MODEL VEHICLES. THE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: THE HEADLAMPS HAVE DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND ISSUE FULL CREDIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE AT 1-866-467-2279.

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Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 05V379000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 1,353,718 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 05V161000 — PARKING BRAKE

| 90,242 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY...

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Recall 04V129000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

| 3,662,211 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

Consequence: ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT...

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Recall 04E022000 — EQUIPMENT

| 8,000 vehicles affected

Defect: AFTERMARKET PICKUP TRUCK OVER-THE-RAIL BEDLINERS MANUFACTURED FOR INSTALLATION ON 1999-2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TOGGLE WING ASSEMBLY USED TO ATTACH THE BEDLINER TO THE TRUCK BED IS NOT ENGAGING FULLY IN THE STAKE POCKET OF THE PICKUP TRUCK.

Consequence: THE BEDLINER CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PICKUP WHILE IT IS MOTION, POSSIBLY ENDANGERING FOLLOWING MOTORISTS OR PEDESTRIANS.

Remedy: DURAKON WILL ISSUE A PRESS RELEASE IN ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS THAT COULD HAVE PURCHASED THE DEFECTIVE BEDLINER. IF YOU PURCHASED EITHER A DURAKON ALLSTAR OF PATRIOT OVERRAIL BEDLINER SINCE AUGUST 1, 2003, FOR 1999 TO 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO OR...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

1,048 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 204 25 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 45 2 Crashes
Parking Brake
Complaints: 40 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes
Complaints: 40 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 37
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 36 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 36 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 31
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 29 29 Crashes 27 Injuries 2 Deaths
Tires
Complaints: 26 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 24 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 23 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 23 1 Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 20
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 13 Crashes 10 Injuries 1 Death
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 16 3 Crashes
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 15 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 12 4 Injuries
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 11
Steering
Complaints: 11
Electrical System
Complaints: 10 2 Fires
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 9 3 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 8
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 6
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 6
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 5
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 4
Engine
Complaints: 4
Equipment
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 4
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 3
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 3
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 3
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 3
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Hubs
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10853868 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 82,530 miles
FUEL GAUGE WILL DROP TO EMPTY AND FUEL LIGHTS LIGHT COMES ON EVEN THOUGH THERE IS MORE THAN A HALF TANK OF GAS I USUALLY KEEP TANK ONCE IT DROPS TO BELOW A HALF TANK. SOMETIME I JINGLE MY KEYS AND IT WILL GO BACK UP SOMETIMES NOTHING.
#10789643 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | 159,000 miles Crash 2 Injuries
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERY A/T TIRES, SIZE: 265R75R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 80 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY AND ROLLED OVER MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED A BROKEN ARM, NECK, BACK, AND SHOULDER, SIX BROKEN RIBS, A PUNCTURED LUNG, AND NERVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT LEG. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BROKEN ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND CAUSED THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE DOT NUMBER AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
#10780161 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
TURNS OFF BY ITSELF
#10766702 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 110,000 miles
A STEEL BRAKE LINE CRACKED AND FAILED. I WAS AT MY HOUSE WHEN IT HAPPENED SO NO SERIOUS INJURIES OR DAMAGE. HOWEVER, THE BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY AND INSTANTLY WITH NO WARNING. IT COULD HAVE OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. I HAD MY WIFE PRESS ON THE PEDAL WHILE I LOOKED FOR THE LEAK. IT WAS ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE STEEL LINE ROUTING FROM THE ABS MODULE TO THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE. IT CREATES A MIST OF FLUID NEAR THE RADIATOR. MY NEXT CONCERN IS THAT THE FLUID WILL CAUSE FURTHER CORROSION OF THE PARTS IT SPRAYED.
#10730654 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 66,869 miles
GOING OUT OF THE GARAGE,STEPPED ON THE BRAKE AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER THE TRUCK AND FOUND A RUSTED THRU BRAKE LINE AT THE ABS CONTROL VALVE. UPDATED 09/10/15*LJ UPDATED 11/01/2017*CN

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Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

General Motors, LLC has issued 56 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

030310006D — TIRES

20 INCH WHEELS AND TIRES AVAILABLE THROUGH GMSPO. *EH *TT

030693001A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR TURBO FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF OIL OR REPEAT TURBO FAILURES. *TT

050604008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1172 OR P2636, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON. *TT

050604024 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

REVISED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1172 AND DTC P2636. *TT

010866014A — STRUCTURE:BODY

PICKUP BOX SHEET METAL FRACTURE / DAMAGE WITH AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES INSTALLED. *TT

743071 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS - HIGH PRESSURE SIDE. *TT

05062004 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

FLEXIBLE SPARE TIRE HOIST TOOL. *EH

010860001 — STRUCTURE

REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PAINT FOR STRUCTURAL REACTION INJECTION MOLDING (SRIM) COMPOSITE BOX. *TT

030604048 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

REVISED FUEL SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS CAB CHASSIS. *TT

040604007A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, P0087, P0093, P1093, LOW POWER, NO START, HARD START, FUEL IN CRANKCASE. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 040604007. *EH

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO

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

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