2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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.
- Complaints
- 468
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
63% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 468 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 555 |
| 1998 | 361 |
| 1999 | 587 |
| 2000 | 613 |
| 2001 | 468 |
| 2002 | 509 |
| 2003 | 805 |
| 2004 | 797 |
| 2005 | 525 |
| 2006 | 358 |
| 2007 | 849 |
| 2008 | 914 |
| 2009 | 444 |
| 2010 | 363 |
| 2011 | 563 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2013 | 301 |
| 2014 | 1,434 |
| 2015 | 1,105 |
| 2016 | 792 |
| 2017 | 712 |
| 2018 | 518 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 730 |
| 2021 | 827 |
| 2022 | 630 |
| 2023 | 381 |
| 2024 | 303 |
| 2025 | 97 |
| 2026 | 98 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
63% · 296 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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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, 2025-12-15
I've had multiple extremely dangerous situation with this vehicle over 2 years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-28
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, 2012-06-11
Also filed under Suspension and wheels
Fuel system, gasoline
7% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Structure
6% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.
Parking brake
6% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and hydraulic.
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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, 2004-01-17
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
5% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.
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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, 2018-07-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 296 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 30 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.