MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:25:34.580Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1997: 61 complaints 1998: 67 complaints 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 80 complaints 2001: 72 complaints 2001 2002: 50 complaints 2003: 42 complaints 2003 2004: 41 complaints 2005: 46 complaints 2006: 51 complaints 2007: 39 complaints 2007 2008: 30 complaints 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 29 complaints 2011 2012: 23 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 50 complaints 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 18 complaints 2019: 21 complaints 2019 2020: 40 complaints 2021: 38 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 14 complaints 2023 2024: 47 complaints 2025: 12 complaints 2026: 2 complaints 2026
2001: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
19941
19961
199761
199867
199947
200080
200172
200250
200342
200441
200546
200651
200739
200830
200910
20102
201129
201223
201326
201410
201550
201650
201713
201818
201921
202040
202138
202227
202314
202447
202512
20262

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 22%

22% of complaints: service brakes — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140116

Front right brake overheated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240909

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

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AFTER CHANGING TIRES ABS SYSTEM WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY ON WET ROADS. DEALER WAS TOLD NOT TO RESET ABS SYSTEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010223

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS HIT HEAD ON IN MY 2001 CHEVY DUAL WHEEL TRUCK, BOTH VEHICLES WERE TRAVELING APPROX 40/50MPH, MY TRUCK SHUT OFF ON IMPACT. MY AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT WORK. I HAD A NECK INJURY AND NEED AN OPERATION. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140820

While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230724

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180425

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 72
R 20010709 — interior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN

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

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 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V220000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ● 2021 ● 2007

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 1998 ◆ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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