Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 495 owner complaints on file.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1999–2006 generation
Pictured: the 1999–2006 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V220000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38,863
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-26
Owners notified
2001-07-09

Defect description

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 PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes70111,645 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic5195,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling4367,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2675,872 mi
Engine2583,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2252,571 mi
Tires: tread/belt2051,780 mi
Electrical system1780,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1240,155 mi
Power train1078,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1026,494 mi
Tires1075,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline937,541 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings997,848 mi
Steering9141,311 mi
Fuel/propulsion system640,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump554,400 mi
Fuel system, diesel4143,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline487,700 mi
Service brakes, electric461,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring477,858 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system475,000 mi
Structure: body440,000 mi
Tires: sidewall415,000 mi
Air bags3150,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel3—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch323,500 mi
Seat belts3168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist324,707 mi
Structure3160,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments335,800 mi
Unknown or other3135,000 mi
Vehicle speed control350,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal340,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator241,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system260,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system211,500 mi
Equipment2—
Exterior lighting2123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings249,111 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system270,000 mi
Parking brake262,327 mi
Power train: axle assembly29,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock230 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc259,271 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic253,800 mi
Structure: frame and members249,111 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields299,000 mi
Suspension2135,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub240,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior275,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer244,000 mi
Wheels215,500 mi
Wheels: rim275,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery150,000 mi
Electrical system: horn144,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition162,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch175,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)150,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1141,311 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner175,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.175,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch180,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic120,012 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft188,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint175,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft165,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint144,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)188,500 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor141,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads159,271 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device137,422 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1160,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing176,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket180,200 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1198 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear19,167 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages150,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor150,000 mi

The 2000 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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