MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:26:14.164Z

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 2001: 16 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 101 complaints 2003 2004: 17 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2005
2001: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
200116
200222
2003101
200417
200526

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

6 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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WITH NO WARNING THE BRAKE LINES FAILED - AND THE TRUCK HIT A TREE, GOOD NEWS WAS THAT I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE ENTIRE FRAME IS ROTTED AND MY MECHANIC HAS ADVISED ME NOT TO DRIVE THE TRUCK ANY MORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121008

ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON PERIODACALLY

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 HD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ENGAGED BUT WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120502

TIRES

1 of 16 total reports mentions: tires.

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TIRE FAILURE- ADVENTURER P245/75R16; NO INDICATION OF TIRE STRESS OR LOW PRESSURE. I ROTATE AND CHECK TIRE PRESSURE MONTHLY. PROCEEDING ON I95 IN LAS VEGAS NV 2001 CHEVYROLET SILVERADO TRUCK REAR TIRE LOST THE TREAD AROUND WHOLE TIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070707

STRUCTURE

1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH
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WITH NO WARNING THE BRAKE LINES FAILED - AND THE TRUCK HIT A TREE, GOOD NEWS WAS THAT I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE ENTIRE FRAME IS ROTTED AND MY MECHANIC HAS ADVISED ME NOT TO DRIVE THE TRUCK ANY MORE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121008

STRUCTURE

1 of 16 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.