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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, but owners have filed 468 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
468
Crashes / fires
48 / 5
Injuries / deaths
25 / 3

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic155
Service Brakes133
Fuel System, Gasoline33
Structure30
Parking Brake29
Electrical System25
Fuel System, Other21
Tires20
Power Train20
Engine and Engine Cooling17
Steering16
Air Bags12

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 43
  • Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 13
  • Structure › Body — 11
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 8
  • Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 6
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring — 6
  • Structure › Frame and Members › Underbody Shields — 5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Dec 15, 2025
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
Unknown or Other · reported Jun 2, 2025
STRUCTURAL FAILURE & AIRBAG FAILURE Crash on the bend of a dangerous Utah road. Lost control and vehicle crossed center line striking another vehicle headon. The cab separated from the frame of the truck. The airbags did not deploy.
Service Brakes · reported Dec 4, 2024
The gm/gmc trucks with abs are unsafe and dangerous to the drivers and other pedestrians and vehicles on all roads. The Abs module light comes on and the brake warning light after driving normally and occasionally on its own and after a bump in the road. The abs system is unavailable/disabled when the light is on, the abs system has stopped and the light turned on when applying the brakes hard to avoid other vehicles and other actions such as steering away to avoid an accident arenecessary. While doing research on this problem I discovered that many gm/gmc pickup trucks have this problem with…
Wheels · reported Jul 8, 2023
The exterior of the wheel well separated from the interior cylinder of the wheel well. The issue appears that the wheel well (usually one piece) has cracked/separated into two pieces, likely due to rust. The car was parked at a store and made a loud popping sound, which could be heard from inside the store. The popping sound came from the loud separation of these pieces as shown in the attached images. This separation was powerful enough to bend and distort the entire exterior of the wheel/hub cap. The vehicle required a tow. This issue could have been a lot worse if the car was driving while…
Service Brakes · reported May 27, 2023
Break line and break system has been giving issues and failure has occur. To the point of almost causing an accident. Steering issues several times. Pick-up truck suspension since newer truck has had big issues. Please remediate.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (155 reports), followed by service brakes (133). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.