2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Engine
  5
• Engine › Gasoline
  2

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  315%
• 25k–50k
  315%
• 50k–75k
  840%
• 75k–100k
  315%
• 100k–150k
  15%
• 150k+
  210%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning in the middle of the freeway. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after a few attempts. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer (f.h. Dailey Chevrolet, 800 davis st, san leandro, ca 94577) stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V521000 (engine). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

Tl contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH attempting to engage the brakes, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the ABS failed and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 04/13/15 the consumer stated the crankshaft sensor sensor needed to be replaced. Updated 11/12/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank shaft position sensor. The contact was not included in NHTSA action number: ea06016 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall and provided no solution. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,376.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and the ses warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V521000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 57,000. .....updated 03-03-15

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 04/16/15

Consumer complained about an engine problem. It did not maintain the throttle. Engine went into neutral without a cause. Also, a suspension problem due to bolts place din upside down position which might cause vehicle to flip. Also, wires and plastic bolts melted.

I was hit head on in my 2001 Chevy dual wheel truck, both vehicles were traveling approx 40/50mph, my truck shut off on impact. My air bags and seat belts did not work. I had a neck injury and need an operation.

I own a 2001 Chevy Silverado k3500 with the 6.0l engine. My vehicle has consumed oil from day one and this problem is getting worse. I traveled to ohio last month and used one quart in about 450 miles. This is outrageous. Now I must give you some background on myself. My previous vehicle was a 1995 GMC sierra k3500 with a 7.4l engine, both the 2001 and the 1995 I purchased new. I followed the manufacturer's directions on breaking in the vehicle in both cases. The 1995 vehicle never consumed oil, even at 145,000 miles. I check my oil at least once a week, that is a disgrace for a vehicle that is only three years old. My vehicle also knocks and pings all the time. I have called the dealership I purchased the vehicle from at two different occasions and have received two different stories. …

We have a 2001 Silverado 3500 that shut down in the middle of baltimore traffic back in 2006. We had to have it towed and paid $644.33 to have it fixed. It was the crank position sensor. We came to find out that there was a recall on this in some of the 2001's. But guess what, ours is no on the list! I asked the lady "so who determines which of these model vins get to be on the recall and which ones will the consumer have to pay for. Of course she responded that she was sorry for our inconvenience, but she could not help. Is there any way to have our truck on the recall too and get a reimbursement? We truly love our truck and it has to go in for the ubs brake system too, but we found out it is not covered under that recall either. What gives? We are the ones with these two problems, but our doesn't count? Please help.

NHTSA investigations

Engine complaints in other Silverado 3500 years