2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 30 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision where this vehicle struck another in an offset head-on manner. The cab completely separated from the frame of this vehicle. The cab came to final rest on the roadway separated from the frame, with the bed remaining attached to the frame.
The tailgate to my 2001 chevy silverado fell off while driving @ approx 50 MPH vehicle behind me went off road to avoid possible collision during summer 2003, I was told I didn't close it right. Yesterday 2/24/03 noticed on line the u folks were investigating such incidents.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Brakes 325 complaints
- Fuel system 65 complaints
- Engine 27 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints
- Tires 20 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints