Model year record
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 380 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 55 | 114,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 44 | 95,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling | 34 | 65,000 mi |
| Engine | 23 | 80,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 19 | 75,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 18 | 52,571 mi |
| Electrical system | 14 | 80,000 mi |
| Tires: tread/belt | 12 | 51,780 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline | 8 | 37,541 mi |
| Steering | 8 | 110,000 mi |
| Tires | 8 | 75,000 mi |
| Power train | 7 | 60,000 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 7 | 26,494 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 7 | 97,848 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 6 | 40,155 mi |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump | 5 | 54,400 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 55,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring | 4 | 77,858 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 3 | — |
| Fuel system, diesel | 3 | 143,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 87,700 mi |
| Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch | 3 | 23,500 mi |
| Service brakes, electric | 3 | 61,000 mi |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 3 | 75,000 mi |
| Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments | 3 | 35,800 mi |
| Tires: sidewall | 3 | 15,000 mi |
| Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator | 2 | 41,000 mi |
| Equipment | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2 | 49,111 mi |
| Power train: axle assembly | 2 | 9,000 mi |
| Seat belts | 2 | 168,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | 2 | 24,707 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic | 2 | 53,800 mi |
| Structure | 2 | 68,658 mi |
| Structure: frame and members: underbody shields | 2 | 99,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 135,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 22,200 mi |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior | 2 | 75,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer | 2 | 44,000 mi |
| Wheels: rim | 2 | 75,000 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | 168,000 mi |
| Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Electrical system: horn | 1 | 44,000 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | 62,000 mi |
| Electrical system: ignition: switch | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system | 1 | 123,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system | 1 | 11,500 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV) | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 141,311 mi |
| Equipment: appliance: air conditioner | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge | 1 | — |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 180,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch | 1 | 80,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system | 1 | 132,000 mi |
| Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic | 1 | 20,012 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL) | 1 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 1 | 88,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: driveshaft | 1 | 65,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline: universal joint | 1 | 44,000 mi |
| Seat belts: front: anchorage | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, air: antilock | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc | 1 | 59,271 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads | 1 | 59,271 mi |
| Steering: column locking: anti-theft device | 1 | 37,422 mi |
| Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments | 1 | — |
| Structure: frame and members | 1 | 49,111 mi |
| Suspension | 1 | 135,000 mi |
| Suspension: front | 1 | — |
| Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm | 1 | 160,000 mi |
| Suspension: front: hub | 1 | 76,000 mi |
| Suspension: front: wheel bearing | 1 | 76,000 mi |
| Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket | 1 | 80,200 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 1 | 40,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 1 | — |
| Visibility: glass, side/rear | 1 | 9,167 mi |
| Visibility: power window devices and controls | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages | 1 | 50,000 mi |
| Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor | 1 | 50,000 mi |
The 2000 model has 2 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.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.