2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 recalls

Most common 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems

Problem areas named in the 72 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	21
Engine And Engine Cooling	17
Service Brakes	16
Engine	7
Power Train	4
Suspension	4
Electrical System	4
Steering	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Visibility	3

What owners report

2024-09-09, Service Brakes
Front right brake overheated.

2023-07-24, Engine
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.

2018-04-25, Engine
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER (F.H. DAILEY CHEVROLET, 800 DAVIS ST, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94577) STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V521000 (ENGINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 33,000.

2017-04-20, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA06016 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM A MANUFACTURER RECALL AND PROVIDED NO SOLUTION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,376.

2017-04-15, Structure
THE DIMMER SWITCH FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING IS PRONE TO FAILURE. WHEN IT FAILS, ALL DASH AND GAUGE CLUSTER ILLUMINATION WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION, CAUSING DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS AFTER DARK. THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEE ANY GAUGES OR CLIMATE CONTROL FEATURES, WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500: Interior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (21), Engine And Engine Cooling (17), Service Brakes (16).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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.