2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Consumer pulled in field of farm area though grass. He turned vehicle off, left a few minutes, and a young gentleman told him that vehicle was on fire. Smoke was coming from front right tire . He tried to start vehicle, and vehicle stopped. Grass was on fire, and vehicle burned down to the ground. Fire department was called out. He was hurt a little bit.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
- Brakes 39 complaints
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