2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 28
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 28 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 20 records
- fuel tank · 6 records
- full empty · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
While attempting to shift from third to fourth the engine appeared to have a stuck throttle cable. Pulled the truck safely off the road and check the throttle cable making sure it was not broken or kinked. I restarted the truck and the rpms at idol were at 2000 and then i placed the truck into first gear and began to move forward towards my home. As i shifted from 1 to second the rpms began to rise. As i placed the…
ODI 10626210
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
My brake lines and fuel lines are so rusted i am just waiting for the day that one of them breaks. And possible kills someone. I just hope that it will not happen before gm does something about this problem. I am holding off replacing the lines to see if gm is going to recall this problem. I dont use this truck for fear of getting into and accident!!!! *tr
ODI 10554569
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
This truck has several exhaust header bolts that are breaking off. This is a major defect and should be a recall to replace the exhaust header bolts they should not be breaking off and they are causing emission errors and needing major repairs. *js
ODI 10455735
Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Underbody Shields
Rusting fuel line caused a significant fuel leak in the rear of the vehicle near the fuel tank, while repairing that line i observed several other rusting lines in that area brake, and more fuel lines. *tr
ODI 10444839
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The fuel leak was the result of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure and current mileage was 101,000.
ODI 10437954
Fuel Gauge System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while traveling at an unknown speed, the fuel gauge showed an erroneous reading of empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel sensing unit had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was not available and the current mileage was 109,496. Updated…
ODI 10479617
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Ran out of fuel on highway,fuel gauge all of a sudden drop to empty truck stalled out,just recently purchased truck.previous car 2000 buick lesabre had same issue cost about $500.00 to repair,also have a 1996 chevy van that does the same thing gm can not tell me that they are unaware of this issue,this is a safety issue when you run out of fuel at highway speeds. *tr
ODI 10425238
Body · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes
I had an accident at low speed because of unwanted (abs) brakes activation. I continue to have problems as i stop at low speed my truck moves forward again after the stop causing a possible accident. I bought my truck in florida. For this reason my vin number is not on a recall list due to the fact i purchased in a non corrosive state. I had to come to ohio quite often to care for my ill mother starting in 2009. I…
Crash reported
ODI 10611143
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel level sending unit in my 2001 chevrolet silverado is totally inaccurate. About a year after i purchased the truck in 2005 the fuel gauge became sporadic, randomly going to empty then back to full and every where in between. This would mostly happen when the truck was lower on fuel. As the next couple years pasted by it got worse and worse. Finally in 2009 i replaced the unit and fuel pump. The kit included…
ODI 10398729
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge inside for this truck continues to go to 0 then jumps all over / goes back to half full then returns to the right amount of gas in the tank all the time. *tr
ODI 10437302
Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have had to replace my fuel sending unit/pump twice. Why do they keep failing? *tr
ODI 10297732
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas gauge shows empty when gas tank is full .gas sensor has build-up...tried fuel cleaners. Some help...problem continues. *tr
ODI 10360099
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 chevy silverado's gas gauge shows empty and the gas light comes on even with a full tank raising the risk of running out of gas on the highway or in an unsafe location. Quotes to fix the problem range from $500 - $800. *tr
ODI 10396951
Fuel System, Gasoline · Suspension
My drivers side hub went out about 120,000 miles. Replaced it, went out less than over year later, then again less than 6 months later . Tailgate latch broke before then, about one year later, fuel pump went out. Front running lights always seem to have a light out. 2009 rack and pinion went out, replaced it, then one year later went out again.u joint went out about same time. And ignition stuck and couldn't take…
ODI 10449028
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge goes emptyto full constantly. Dealer says it will cost 8 to 900.00 dollars to fix. If i am miskaken this part of fuel pump assy. *tr
ODI 10445621
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge erratic. Says low fuel upon fill up. Doesn't stay settled to give good fuel reading. *tr
ODI 10354471
Fuel Pump · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge failure and false fuel level readings would lead to possible empty fuel tank, and being stranded away from services. Replacement of fuel gauge sensors at a high cost place on the owner of a manufacture defect in product or design. *tr
ODI 10215944
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Fuel gauge, erratic mostly when full, goes to empty (low fuel light), goes half way eventually slowly it will go back to full, empty. Parked, driving in traffic. Also gm has problem with the abs solenoid sticking causing brake light to come and a constant humming sound. Tahoes and trucks have this problem. Park brake failure. *tr
ODI 10247311
Fuel System, Gasoline
Erattic fuel gauge operation: fuel gauge reads empty at random times,amount of fuel in tank isn't a factor. Gauge drops quickly from 3/4 to low fuel warning (within a few miles). *nm
ODI 10183222
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet k1500. The contact stated that the fuel gauge works periodically and the part is inside the fuel tank. He stated that it costs $600 just to repair the fuel gauge. The manufacturer has not been contacted. The vin, engine size, and current and failure mileages were unknown. Updated 06/28/07 *tr
ODI 10191040
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
In about 2006, the fuel gauge in my husband's truck stopped functioning. It showed empty when tank was full. No recall notice was issued to us. When he had diagnosed, the diagnosis was a bad chip or electrical problem, or switch. It would be expensive to fix.at this time i was diagnosed with breast cancer & underwent surgery $ mos. Of chemo. My husband,military retiree, stayed with me in hospital. After my chemo, he…
ODI 10586634
Fuel System, Gasoline
My fuel gauge floats back and forth after the vehicle seats idle the fuel gauge will read empty and the low fuel warning light will come on. It does this even if the tank is full of fuel. This has been going on for several months. *nm
ODI 10164558
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel gauge reads empty when full and bounces around after a little fuel is used. I purchased this truck new and this started at about 50,000 mis. And is now a constant thing. I was told this is a $1000 fix and is prevalent on these models and should be subject to a recall but that will not happen. *tr
ODI 10370380
Fuel System, Gasoline
First incident of the fuel sensor failing (low fuel light and fuel gauge indicator false) was at 45,500 miles which was covered under warranty the first time. 2nd time failed on 02/16/2009 at 133,697 miles which costs me 754.67. 3rd time which is currently starting to act up again at 174,500 miles, and will probably cost me another 754.67!! First of all i can understand once on a vehicle but 3 times is ridiculous,…
ODI 10418825
Fuel System, Gasoline
The fuel gauge on my truck does not read right. It sticks one minute one way , then it will say i have a full tank, and then drop to empty. I am afraid i am gonna be stranded one day, being a woman with children and constantly on the road, this scares me. I have a 2001 1500hd chevrolet 4 door truck. It is not that old to have problems with this. I am concerned over it because my husband has a 2000 chevrolet 2500hd…
ODI 10066103