2001 Chevrolet Silverado problems
Owners have filed 1,048 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 31.6% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.1%.
Complaints1,048
Crashes115
Fires6
Injuries94
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 31.6% · 331
Engine and engine cooling 9.1% · 95
Power train 7.1% · 74
Tires 5.4% · 57
Structure 5.1% · 53
Parking brake 4.9% · 51
Air bags 4.7% · 49
Service brakes 3.8% · 40
Severity
Of those complaints, 115 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 94 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 19 model years of the Chevrolet Silverado in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 39 in the last three years against 51 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 49,008 miles.
In owners' own words
Anti-lock system on vehicle engages at a very slow speed. *Mr the vehicle would not stop. The consumer was informed that the front hub sensors dropped out. The consumer knew a person that experienced the same problem in which that person was informed that the problem would occur between 50k and 55k miles on these vehicles. Per invoice, the brake had worn out. The consumer requested reimbursement. *Scc Service brakes, hydraulic
The consumer experienced problems with the brakes. *Jb when the brakes were applied, the brake pedal vibrated and went completely to the floor, there was no pressure in the brake pedal. *Ak there was also a grinding noise occurring at the same time. The consumer stated the problem was sporadic. The dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. In some instances, the consumer was unable to stop the vehicle. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 20,000 miles
Dt: for no reason and at low speeds the anti lock brakes activate. Happens most of the time when brake is applied. Dealer says the sensors are dirty, had the sensors cleaned ,but problem is still there. Had one sensor replaced at advice of gm dealer, and the problem is still there (left front). Has talked to manufacturer, and is not satisfied with what they are doing. Pulled fuse to deactivate anti-lock brakes. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 80,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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Other Chevrolet Silverado years
1998 335 complaints · 29.9% service brakes, hydraulic 1999 2,104 complaints · 41.1% service brakes, hydraulic 2000 1,614 complaints · 30.4% service brakes, hydraulic 2002 853 complaints · 32.2% service brakes, hydraulic 2003 852 complaints · 17.0% service brakes, hydraulic 2004 723 complaints · 22.4% electrical system