2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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.
- Complaints
- 72
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 72 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 61 |
| 1998 | 67 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 80 |
| 2001 | 72 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 41 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 50 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
54% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2014-01-16
Front right brake overheated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-09
Engine and engine cooling
24% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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Consumer complained about an engine problem. It did not maintain the throttle. Engine went into neutral without a cause. Also, a suspension problem due to bolts place din upside down position which might cause vehicle to flip.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-11-28
Also filed under Suspension
Consumer pulled in field of farm area though grass. He turned vehicle off, left a few minutes, and a young gentleman told him that vehicle was on fire. Smoke was coming from front right tire . He tried to start vehicle, and vehicle stopped.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-08
Engine
10% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-20
Also filed under Air bags
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, 2023-07-24
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, 2018-04-25
Suspension
6% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing front.
Electrical system
6% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 72 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-07-09Interior lighting01V220000 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…
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…
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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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2006-09-14Engineering 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 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V220000 · Interior lighting
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- 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 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.