2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- fuel gauge · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
I purchased this truck used approx. On 10/2016. Shortly afterwards i began to smell gas. I found the fuel lines rusted through and had to replace the fuel lines from the tank to the engine. Last week a brake line failed due to rust pulling up to a stop light. The pedal went right to the floor. A line had to be replaced from the abs pump to the rear axel. I was told at that time the rest of the brake lines were in…
ODI 11149886
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
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
My husband and i were in an accident and the bags never deployed. My husband was taking to er and had several staples placed in his head.
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10917432
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
Coming up on a red light, i applied the brakes to slow down to a stop, when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Only then did the brake light come on. I put the truck in neutral, and finally coasted to a stop. Upon finding a pin hole in one line, the complete brake system failed. Once replacing the brake lines, the fuel lines was also so rusted, and they were about to fail. *tr
ODI 10585044
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
While driving on a residential street i attempted to apply the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor. After about 20 feet the truck did stop with the brake pedal almost on the floor. The truck had to be towed and the front brake lines where rusted and leaking and replaced. The rear lines are also rusted and need to be replaced.the total cost is about $500.00. I have had to replace the fule line as it also…
ODI 10542238
Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Suspension · Underbody Shields
I have tried to stay with a gm product but the truck i recently purchased had the following problems,while trying also to avoid the most common problem of the gm bad frame,by the way toyota warranties there frames. The 1st month of ownership the rear spring shackles broke there are 30 year old trucks that still don't have this problem,i own one. Next about another 30 days go by the electric fuel pump decided to die.…
ODI 10490843
Fuel/Propulsion System
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 200,000. Updated…
ODI 10586843
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge goes to full,back to empty. Low fuel light comes on. This goes on all the time you driving the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10478678
Fuel/Propulsion System
First incident of the fuel sensor failing (low fuel light and fuel gauge indicator false) was at 68,400 miles. 2nd time failed on 04/16/2011 at 98,500 miles which costs me another 800.00 bucks. This is the 3rd time its starting to act up again at 118,300 miles, and will probably cost me again!! I can see it happening once, but not understand how it can happen 3 times that is ridiculous, not to mention the expense!…
ODI 10588521
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel gauge is not operating on full tank of gas it states empty and varies from empty to full and back. *tr ## vin passed ##
ODI 10512449
Fuel/Propulsion System
Purchase new in 2001, around 35,000 miles the fuel light would come on for no reason, even when tank was full. While driving the system light would show low fuel and the fuel gage would show empty. Took to dealer several times and told they couldn't find anything wrong. I was told by a mechanic student at school that the sending unit and wiring was bad. I received a gm notice about the fix but dealer said that…
ODI 10881487