MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

● Typical for this model
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2001 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 358 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 914 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 361 complaints 2011: 563 complaints 2012: 216 complaints 2013: 301 complaints 2014: 1433 complaints 2014 2015: 1101 complaints 2016: 791 complaints 2017: 711 complaints 2018: 514 complaints 2019: 1058 complaints 2019 2020: 709 complaints 2021: 792 complaints 2022: 602 complaints 2023: 365 complaints 2024: 288 complaints 2024 2025: 87 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2001: 468 complaints
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YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006358
2007849
2008914
2009444
2010361
2011563
2012216
2013301
20141433
20151101
2016791
2017711
2018514
20191058
2020709
2021792
2022602
2023365
2024288
202587
202674

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 63%

63% of complaints: service brakes — 296 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251215

I'VE HAD MULTIPLE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THIS VEHICLE OVER 2 YEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190728

Also filed under WHEELS

I WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES ALSO HAPPENED WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT OF STORE .I TOOK TO GM DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH HUB BEARINGS WERE LOOSE AND THAT IS WHAT CAUSED ME TO LOSE ALL MY BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120611

Also filed under SUSPENSION and WHEELS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
PARKING BRAKE 6%

6% of complaints: parking brake — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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WE PURCHASED A 2001 SILVERADO EXT IN 7-01. TRUCK HAD ABOUT 16,000 MILES ON IT, WHEN WE BOUGHT IT NEW/USED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040117

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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WHILE FRIVING ON A STREET I 8NSERTED A CIG LIGHTER IN TO CIG LIGHGER SOCKET. AND PULLED IT OUT RIGHT AWAY. SMOKE STARTED.COMING OUG FROM DASH AND VENTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180705

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (296 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (30 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "typical".

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

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 63% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.