MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
BUILT 2026-09-02

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

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 64 complaints 1998: 73 complaints 1999: 81 complaints 1999 2000: 132 complaints 2001: 300 complaints 2001 2002: 351 complaints 2003: 449 complaints 2004: 368 complaints 2004 2005: 269 complaints 2006: 177 complaints 2007: 204 complaints 2008: 191 complaints 2009: 61 complaints 2009 2010: 21 complaints 2011: 104 complaints 2012: 53 complaints 2013: 51 complaints 2014: 40 complaints 2014 2015: 175 complaints 2016: 122 complaints 2017: 54 complaints 2018: 52 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 2020: 101 complaints 2021: 84 complaints 2022: 92 complaints 2023: 45 complaints 2024: 139 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2001: 300 complaints
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YearComplaints
19943
19953
19962
199764
199873
199981
2000132
2001300
2002351
2003449
2004368
2005269
2006177
2007204
2008191
200961
201021
2011104
201253
201351
201440
2015175
2016122
201754
201852
201974
2020101
202184
202292
202345
2024139
202527
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 48%

48% of complaints: service brakes — 145 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

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

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, 20171205

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 64 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and alternator/generator/regulator.

FIRE
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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

Also filed under ENGINE

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

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

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 300
R 20010626 — interior lighting

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.

Campaign 01V220000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

R 20060201 — steering

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.

Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed

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 (145 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (64 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V220000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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