2001 Gmc SILVERADO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 9 complaints (22.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 22.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 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 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2001: 2; 2002: 3; 2004: 2; 2005: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 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 10063118 · 2004-03-12 (March 12, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ENGINE CHECK LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC PLACED THE VEHICLE UNDER DIAGNOSTIC, AND DETERMINED THAT HEAD GASKET AND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10063118 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10075872 · 2004-06-08 (June 8, 2004)
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10075872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132622 · 2005-08-12 (August 12, 2005)
DT: 2001, GMC, SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATES ABS BRAKES FAILED 08/05/2005 AT 10 MPH AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF A BUILDING. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-5-05. THE CONTACT FIRST NOTICED THIS AT 60,000 MILES AND IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT IT WAS BECAUSE OF DIRTY SENSORS. THERE WAS ABOUT $3,000 DAMAGE DONE TO TRUCK. HAD NOT TALKED TO GMC, JUST THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132622 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10230414 · 2008-06-10 (June 10, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTS, BUT IN AN UNUSUAL MANNER. AFTER MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER, TURNING THE KEY ON AND OFF, AND OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS, THE VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START, BUT IT WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, MOSTLY WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 25-35 MPH; HOWEVER, ON ONE OCCASION, THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. ONCE THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF, IT WILL IMMEDIATELY RESTART. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HIS V…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8020558 · 2002-10-09 (October 9, 2002)
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. MR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8020558 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8021612 · 2002-10-25 (October 25, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES ENGINE IS KNOCKING AFTER VEHICLE WARMS UP. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8021612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 892344 · 2001-07-10 (July 10, 2001)
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EXTREME PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GET FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 892344 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 896336 · 2001-09-14 (September 14, 2001)
WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK VEHICLE LEANED TO ONE SIDE . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 896336 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.