2001 Chevrolet Silverado drivetrain & axles problems
31 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 3% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Rear axle seals kept leaking, causing park brake to fail. Seals have been replaced 4 times on drivers side, and 3 times on passengers side.*akconsumer states that vehicle was taken to the dealership and they said they will not repair. *scc
While driving at 25 MPH consumer noticed the ABS motor was continuously running, and the brake pedal was getting hard while applying the brakes. This caused extended stopping distance. Mechanic drove the vehicle to the repair shop. Also informed mechanic determined that the ABS control module, and both front wheel hubs needed to replaced. Dealer was notified. The consumer stated that the left front wheel hub assembly needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 452 complaints
- Engine 94 complaints
- Tires 57 complaints
- Body & structure 53 complaints
- Air bags 49 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Steering 39 complaints