2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel system, gasoline ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 468 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET K1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS PERIODICALLY AND THE PART IS INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. HE…”NHTSA complaint 10191040 — filed 05/17/2007
“ERATTIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION: FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AT RANDOM TIMES,AMOUNT OF FUEL IN TANK ISN'T A FACTOR. GAUGE DROPS QUICKLY FROM 3/4 TO LOW…”NHTSA complaint 10183222 — filed 02/22/2007
“THE FUEL GAUGE ON MY TRUCK DOES NOT READ RIGHT. IT STICKS ONE MINUTE ONE WAY , THEN IT WILL SAY I HAVE A FULL…”NHTSA complaint 10066103 — filed 04/13/2004
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Fuel System, Gasoline complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have fuel system, gasoline problems?
Fuel System, Gasoline is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 28 of 468 complaints on file (6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have in total?
468 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 48 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel system, gasoline category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
