2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
This year had more than double the complaints 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
- 300
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 300 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 81 |
| 2000 | 132 |
| 2001 | 300 |
| 2002 | 351 |
| 2003 | 449 |
| 2004 | 368 |
| 2005 | 269 |
| 2006 | 177 |
| 2007 | 204 |
| 2008 | 191 |
| 2009 | 61 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 104 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 176 |
| 2016 | 122 |
| 2017 | 54 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 74 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 88 |
| 2022 | 95 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 141 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
48% · 145 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
Traveling at 65 MPH brakes all of a sudden the brakes were applied w/o applying them loss of steering control etc.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04
Also filed under Equipment adaptive/mobility and steering
I own a 2001 2500HD chevy silverado and last month I had the left rear steel brake line rupture and as a result I lost all braking power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-05
Engine and engine cooling
21% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Electrical system
8% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and alternator/generator/regulator.
Show complaint excerpts
Truck just shuts off while driving. As if the key was turned off and then won't turn back on. It has happend 3 times in the last 3 weeks where I am driving and it completely just shuts off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-18
Also filed under Engine
Tires
8% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Engine
7% · 22 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving down the road and I heard a clunk. I lost all power and coasted into a farmers field. The dash board said lost power, nothing else. I had no warning. Oil pressure was where it should be until is quit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-30
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 300 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-06-26Interior lighting01V220000 Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6L diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no.
Remedy: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began July 9, 2001.
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2004-01-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-30 Hydraulic pump shaft failures
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2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
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2006-02-01Steering06E010000 Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. Fts71000 and FTS71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 GM c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles.
Remedy: Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2006. Owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800.
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2006-09-14Engineering analysisClosed 2007-11-09 Crank position sensor failure - stall
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 145 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 64 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V220000 · Interior lighting
- Recall 06E010000 · Steering
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.