2001 Chevrolet REDUNDANT SILVERADO 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
88 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
74,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 65 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 15 of 88 complaints (17.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 46 | 52.3% |
| Engine operation | 10 | 11.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 8.0% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
Service Brakes: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Tires:Tread/Belt: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Structure:Body: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 11 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 15 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 11; 50,000 to 74,999: 15; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 6
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (15). 23 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 4 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2001: 9; 2002: 4; 2003: 4; 2004: 7; 2005: 6; 2006: 10; 2007: 2; 2008: 4; 2009: 4; 2010: 10; 2011: 5; 2012: 4; 2013: 3; 2014: 5; 2015: 2; 2016: 4; 2018: 2; 2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 46 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10023200 · 2003-06-16 (June 16, 2003)
DRIVING ON FREEWAY WHEN MY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4S FLIPPED THE TREAD OFF SEVERELY DAMAGING MY 2001 CHEVROLET TRUCK. I REPLACED ALL BUT THE TIRE THAT FAILED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10023200 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10028629 · 2003-07-19 (July 19, 2003)
TIRE TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRE, DAMAGING RIGHT REAR FENDER. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 43,305 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040111 · 2003-09-16 (September 16, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE LOST ALL OF THE TREAD. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, A SECOND TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOST ALL THE TREAD. THESE TWO OCCURRENCES CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FENDERS ON THE REAR AND ON SOME OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 37,673 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040111 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10051392 · 2003-12-31 (December 31, 2003)
SUBJECT: COMPLAINT: (ABS PRODUCT FAILURE -- ANTI-LOCKED BRAKE SYSTEM) ON 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN - PURCHASED ON MAY, 2003, [XXX] E-MAILED TO: [email removed] MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVY SUBURBAN FROM SMITH CHEVROLET ABOUT EIGHT MONTHS (MAY 22, 2003). I AM ALSO AWARE THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WERE WORKED BEFORE WE PURCHASED THIS CAR. MY HUSBAND AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 14, 2003. HE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A TWO-TURNING LANE, WHEN ABRUPTLY THE PERSON ON THE SECOND TURNING DECIDED THAT SHE WAS GOING TO CROSSED …
Owner-reported narrative. 30 miles reported. Look up ODI 10051392 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057557 · 2004-02-04 (February 4, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHUT OFF. VEHICLE WOULD IDLE, AND THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL. VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 26 TIMES. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 4,267 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061873 · 2004-03-10 (March 10, 2004)
THROTLE STICKS AND MUST BE STOMPED TO DIS-ENGAGE. OFTEN THIS RESULTS IN BEING THROWN FOWARD. THE DEALER SAYS HE HAS FIXED SEVERAL LIKE THIS ON THE 6.0 LITER ENGINE. VERY DANGEROUS!!!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061873 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063968 · 2004-03-26 (March 26, 2004)
POOR BREAKING. PREMATURE DETERIORATING OF BRAKE ROTORS (40,000 MILES.) THE SURFACE OF THE ROTORS WHERE THE PADS MAKE CONTACT APPEARED TO FLAKE AWAY, LEAVING A SMALLER CONTACT WITH THE PADS. HAVE PICTURES OF ROTORS AND THE ROTORS FOR INSPECTION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10074364 · 2004-05-27 (May 27, 2004)
THE CONSUMER INDICSATED THAT THE ROTORS WERE RUSTING ON THE INSIDE. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THEY DIDNT STO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY WOULD DO SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PAST 16,000 MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10074364 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V220000 · Interior Lighting
Reported: 2001-06-26 (June 26, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
NHTSA campaign record ↗