2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 467 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
ABS locks up because of faulty wheel speed sensors known problem locking up brake pedal resulting in loss of control of vehicle causing collisions and dangerous situations.
STRUCTURAL FAILURE & AIRBAG FAILURE Crash on the bend of a dangerous Utah road. Lost control and vehicle crossed center line striking another vehicle headon. The cab separated from the frame of the truck. The airbags did not deploy.
The gm/gmc trucks with abs are unsafe and dangerous to the drivers and other pedestrians and vehicles on all roads. The Abs module light comes on and the brake warning light after driving normally and occasionally on its own and after a bump in the road. The abs system is unavailable/disabled when the light is on, the…
My spare tire hoist cable broke causing the spare tire to fall away from vehicle into traffic.
The exterior of the wheel well separated from the interior cylinder of the wheel well. The issue appears that the wheel well (usually one piece) has cracked/separated into two pieces, likely due to rust. The car was parked at a store and made a loud popping sound, which could be heard from inside the store. The…
Silverado 1500 model years compared
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Questions
- Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- Owners have filed 467 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (146 complaints), followed by service brakes (133).
- How many 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 47 of 467 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 15, 2025.