Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes — runs 5.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
300Complaints
3Recalls
11Crashes
3Fires
5Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes (18.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes complaints here are 5.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes
55 · 18.3%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
44 · 14.7%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling
34 · 11.3%
not available
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Engine
22 · 7.3%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
19 · 6.3%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
18 · 6%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP19 · 6.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE18 · 6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 4.7%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT12 · 4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE8 · 2.7%
TIRES8 · 2.7%
Percentages are the share of the 300 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“SAFETY RECALL FOR LOW SPEED ABS ACTIVATION 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD.”NHTSA complaint 10220506 — filed 03/09/2008 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
“THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL. IT WILL GO FROM BELOW EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WILL COME…”NHTSA complaint 10218489 — filed 02/19/2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
“THE FUEL GAUGE WILL SHOW EMPTY EVEN IF THE TANK IS FULL. IT WILL GO FROM BELOW EMPTY AND THE LOW FUEL LIGHT WILL COME…”NHTSA complaint 10218489 — filed 02/19/2008 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Service brakes issues are the most-reported category, cited in 55 of 300 NHTSA complaints (18.3%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (44), engine and engine cooling (34), engine (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?
300 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 06E010000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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