2001 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems
452 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 43% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 452 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 338 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 43 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 11 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 76 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 98 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 60 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 38 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 338 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 43 crashes, 11 injuries.
What owners wrote
Emergency brake on, vehicle gear in park, vehicle began to roll down hill. * bf council for consumer stated that injuries were sustained as a result of the failed brake. Consumer placed the vehicle in park and exited the vehicle leaving two minor children inside. The consumer noticed that the vehicle was rolling and attempted to catch the vehicle. The consumer fell and the vehicle rolled over her body. The consumer sustain severe bodily injuries. The vehicle struck a tree causing injuries and damages.
ABS engages whenever vehicle is brought to a stop. GM has already recalled vehicles with same year and model as my truck, but has refused to repair my truck even though I live is a "recall state".
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
- Engine 94 complaints
- Tires 57 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints
- Cruise control 38 complaints