Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Silverado

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,048 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V521000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
11,974
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-07
Owners notified
2007-12-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

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 VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
90,242
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-22
Owners notified
2005-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V129000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,662,211
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-17
Owners notified
2004-09-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip20450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic4542,000 mi
Parking brake4037,000 mi
Service brakes4099,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3715,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3618,600 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments3648,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3138,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2923,655 mi
Tires2618,600 mi
Tires: tread/belt2431,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2334,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2339,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2063,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1757,656 mi
Air bags1654,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1642,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1552,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1235,950 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1160,000 mi
Steering1121,300 mi
Electrical system10100,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1050,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1035,020 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor938,100 mi
Structure: body: tailgate946,000 mi
Power train880,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)817,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads842,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission789,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components718,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings781,326 mi
Suspension713,210 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module670,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump644,401 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery545,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system566,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable536,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light562,000 mi
Suspension: front543,000 mi
Suspension: rear5—
Tires: sidewall516,549 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls550,621 mi
Electrical system: wiring47,000 mi
Engine485,000 mi
Equipment418,600 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner413,150 mi
Parking brake: conventional442,000 mi
Unknown or other493,000 mi
Wheels497,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition315,929 mi
Exterior lighting314,765 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights37,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery349,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system3—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly370,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system382,530 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit382,800 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft3—
Seat belts: front: webbing3—
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor319,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper349,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages323,500 mi
Steering: column360,000 mi
Structure: body3211,409 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing380,000 mi
Visibility: windshield3—
Air bags: side/window2—
Electrical system: ignition: module296,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash259,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors283,000 mi
Interior lighting2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock233,000 mi
Power train: driveline226,750 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light249,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings260,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist235,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum225,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid2—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire236,000 mi
Trailer hitches292,678 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages23,498 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Wheels: rim2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Air bags: on-off switch assembly172,550 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel176,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables118,600 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module148,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid17,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood143,495 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1550 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe118,600 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer118,600 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Fuel system, diesel1550 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump14,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages1109,893 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic156,000 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings123,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: axle hubs128,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front141,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: rear/other140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring122,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp162,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc120,536 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum157,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector130,500 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment128,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly128,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion113,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure168,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments143,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut137,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm124,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: front: hub181,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior168,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1300 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor145,000 mi

The 2000 model has about half 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.