2001 GMC Silverado

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2001 GMC Silverado
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:59:14.540Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Silverado Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 15 complaints 1999 2000: 14 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 9 complaints 2002 2003: 1 complaints 2003 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2001: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
199915
200014
20019
20029
20031
20042
20052
20073

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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CONSUMER STATES ENGINE IS KNOCKING AFTER VEHICLE WARMS UP. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EXTREME PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GET FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010710

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Silverado reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Silverado?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Silverado 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.