Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 97 owner complaints on file.

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 brakes1696,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1074,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic865,000 mi
Engine749,376 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip730,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine547,300 mi
Electrical system372,000 mi
Suspension368,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Fuel/propulsion system296,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module254,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components215,096 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Air bags1198,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition156,000 mi
Exterior lighting1156,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit1—
Fuel system, diesel1105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline172,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1104,000 mi
Fuel system, other132,000 mi
Power train: driveline1112,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1112,000 mi
Seat belts1198,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1104,000 mi
Service brakes, electric172,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1127,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment115,000 mi
Structure: body1156,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields196,000 mi
Suspension: front1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many 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.