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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 388 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.

1
recalls
388
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
7
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls

Interior lighting

NHTSA campaign 01V220000 · reported June 26, 2001 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 38,863 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
The fix
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.

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.

Oct 30, 2025 · Engine

I was driving down the road and I heard a clunk. I lost all power and coasted into a farmers field. The dash board said lost power, nothing else. I had no warning. Oil pressure was where it should be until is quit. Keller Chevrolet contacted us and told us the engine blew. The connecting rod broke and the piston come…

Jun 12, 2023 · Electrical system · fire reported

Unknown Lost my truck to fire I was shopping and when I came out of the store the fire department had already put the fire out. They had said the fire started under the hood on the driver side.

Apr 2, 2021 · Electrical system · 180,000 miles

GEAR SELECTOR LIGHTS AND MILEAGE LIGHTS DONT ILLUMINATE ON DASH, INTERMITTENTLY.

Dec 9, 2020 · Air bags · crash reported

SINGLE OCCUPANT BLACK ICE-INDUCED HEAD ON HIGH FORCE IMPACT TREE COLLISION WHILE WITH NO PRE-TENSIONER OR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS OF ONE-OWNER VEHICLE

Dec 18, 2019 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles

TRUCK JUST SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. AS IF THE KEY WAS TURNED OFF AND THEN WON'T TURN BACK ON. IT HAS HAPPEND 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS WHERE I AM DRIVING AND IT COMPLETELY JUST SHUTS OFF. CAN'T GET IT TO START BACK UP AND HAVE TO TOW IT HOME, IT WILL THEN TURN ON AND RUN FOR A FEW DAYS AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING

Silverado 2500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 113294
2001 1388177
2002 1351216
2003 0449238
2004 03681910

Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, the most recent reported on June 26, 2001 (Interior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Owners have filed 388 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (102 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (78).
How many 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 388 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 30, 2025.