2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 300 complaints

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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	52
2013	51
2014	40
2015	175
2016	122
2017	54
2018	51
2019	72
2020	99
2021	82
2022	89
2023	42
2024	135
2025	19
2026	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 18%

18% of complaints: service brakes — 55 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20120604

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, 20171205

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 44 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 34 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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, 20251030

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, 20191218

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 19 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 300

I 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

I 20060914 — EA (closed 20071109)

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (55 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (44 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (34 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

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FAQ

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 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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