CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 7 fires, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (111 reports).
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 388 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 111 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 82 |
| Service Brakes | 70 |
| Tires | 35 |
| Power Train | 28 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Structure | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
What owners report
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. Keller Chevrolet contacted us and told us the engine blew. The connecting rod broke and the piston come apart. I had service done on my truck 4 days prior. I always service my vehicle every 3,000 miles or 3 months which ever comes first. I have about 121,000 miles on my 2001 pickup. It has always been serviced at either Bob Schmidt Chevrolet or Keller Chevrolet. We are in the process of getting a new engine from GM and having it installed at Keller Chevrolet. You can
Unknown Lost my truck to fire I was shopping and when I came out of the store the fire department had already put the fire out. They had said the fire started under the hood on the driver side.
GEAR SELECTOR LIGHTS AND MILEAGE LIGHTS DONT ILLUMINATE ON DASH, INTERMITTENTLY.
SINGLE OCCUPANT BLACK ICE-INDUCED HEAD ON HIGH FORCE IMPACT TREE COLLISION WHILE WITH NO PRE-TENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS OF ONE-OWNER VEHICLE
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. CAN'T GET IT TO START BACK UP AND HAVE TO TOW IT HOME, IT WILL THEN TURN ON AND RUN FOR A FEW DAYS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Interior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Based on 388 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (111), Engine And Engine Cooling (82), Service Brakes (70).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.