2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Power Train Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Seat Belts · Seats · Service Brakes · Steering · Suspension · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control · Visibility/Wiper · Wheels
EVAPORATED SYSTEM.
ODI 10915372
Electrical · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical · Owners/Service/Other Manual · Power Train · Service Brakes · Tailgate · Tires
Tranny, abs, cooling system, tailgate, etc. I bought the truck 2003 didn't exchange title until later recall when i first bought it under 50,000 mile warranty. I file an complain recall repair still having same problem. Sad thing my father is an retired employee in dallas location. Researched the recalls from previously and present same results. They have until 2 days to contact me @ [xxx] in going to the warehouse…
Crash reported · Fire reported
ODI 10853201
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle emitted smoke. The contact stated there was excessive amounts of transmission fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the transfer case was fractured around transfer case housing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.…
Fire reported
ODI 10845934
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
Body · Power Train · Service Brakes
I started noticing rust spots on the body of the truck. Then i realized it was rusting out holes in the truck in certain areas. After i started noticing these spots, i was driving down the road towing my lawn equipment and heading to my next jobsite. When all the sudden i went to hit the brakes and nothing happened. The truck would not stop at all and course i was going down hill. So i started to try and slow down…
1 injury
ODI 10641029
Power Train
While driving on the highway on us route 15 the transmission let loose. Doing 55mph and lost drive and 3rd gears. Fluid and parts were spread all behind my truck causing a dangerous situation.
ODI 11075687
Power Train
While in motion, a component in the differential failed, creating an interference condition locking up my rear end. Luckily i was not traveling at highway speeds, and was just around town, traveling at about 30 mph. There was no warning of parts failing. There was ample gear oil in the rear end, and maintenance was not a factor as i did a gear oil change this past summer. I seldom use this vehicle to tow and it has…
ODI 10446582
Power Train
Transmission lost 1st and reverse. Spoke with transmission mechanic and learned that the gm 4l60e uses "pressed powdered metal" to manufacture the sunshell in the 4l60e. Learned that mechanics refer to the 4l60e transmission as a "140 thousand to 160 thousand mile part" requiring a very expense rebuild or replace. Also learned that aftermarket sunshells are available in case hardened steel for about $50.00 usd. *js
ODI 10579183
Power Train · Service Brakes
This truck has been a nightmare concerning all aspects of braking system. First at 44,000 abs sensors needed to be replaced, then at 53,400 all 4 new rotors and pads all the way around, 82,000 miles parking brake needs replaced, 81,000 front axle seal leaking, then at approximately 88,000 miles brake lines pops with trailer attached. Truck is towed to garage only to find that brake lines are rusty and popped. All…
ODI 10537354
Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle switched from two wheel to four wheel drive automatically. As a result, the transfer case detached from the back of the transmission and the driveshaft fell out and locked up the vehicle. The four wheel drive light illuminated prior to the failure. The contact did not drive over a pothole. The vehicle was towed to the contact's…
ODI 10238747
12v/24v/48v Battery · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting · Power Adjust · Power Train · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tailgate · Tie Rod Assembly
The consumer requested assistance for 15 failures and or problems with gm 2001 chevy truck. *bf the steering rod assembly would pop when the steering wheel was turned, the shifter boot ripped immediately, the tailgate straps broke and bent the tailgate, the pcv valve was using 4 quarts of oil and the dealer was unable to find the problem, the battery exploded at 40k miles, the right rear brake on the inside had worn…
ODI 10109401
Exterior · Exterior Lighting · Gasoline · Parking Brake · Power Train · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Parking brake hasn't worked since around 20000 miles, brake will depress, but won't keep truck from rolling. Loud piston slap, knocking from engine mostly when engine is cold, goes away after warmed up. This is a z71 and the [redacted] buttons do not work all the time when trying to put into [redacted]. Power mirrors don't work a lot of the time. At least one of the front running lights stay burned out most of the…
ODI 10072959