2001 GMC Silverado
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2001 GMC Silverado. Newest first.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Owner complaints
9 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 GMC silverado 2500 HD. the contact stated that the vehicle starts, but in an unusual manner. after moving the shift lever, turning the key on and off, and opening and closing the doors, the vehicle will eventually start, but it will not start when the key IS turned in…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 GMC silverado 2500 HD. the contact stated that the vehicle starts, but in an unusual manner. after moving the shift lever, turning the key on and off, and opening and closing the doors, the vehicle will eventually start, but it will not start when the key IS turned in the ignition. the vehicle shuts off, mostly while driving between 25-35 mph; however, on one occasion, the failure occurred while driving between 55-65 mph. once the vehicle shuts off, it will immediately restart. the contact was informed that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). the current mileage was 72,625 and failure mileage was 60,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Dt: 2001, GMC, silverado. The contact states ABS brakes failed 08/05/2005 at 10 mph and caused vehicle to crash into the back of a building. This happened on 8-5-05. The contact first noticed this at 60,000 miles and it became progressively worse. The dealership told the contact it was because of dirty sensors. There was about $3,000 damage done to truck. Had not talked to GMC, just the dealership.*ak
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Fuel pump
While attempting to accelerate vehicle would not accelerate. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer and mechanic determined that fuel pump failed. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
While driving 55 mph engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle under diagnostic, and determined that head gasket and both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Consumer states engine IS knocking after vehicle warms up. took to dealer and dealer stated vehicle needed a new master cylinder. please provide any further information. ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The check engine light appear on the dashboard while traveling on the highway. the vehicle will shut down without prior warning. mr
- Unknown or other
No summary
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
While filling fuel tank vehicle leaned to one side . Dealer has been contacted, but couldn't duplicate problem. Please provide further information.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When applying brakes extreme pressure IS needed to get front wheels to lock up, cause unknown. dealer cannot identify cause. please give any further details.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
- Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances…
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surface, applying a rust inhibitor (zinc-x) to the surface, and reinstalling the sensor.if necessary, the sensor will be replaced. The population and failure report data given in this resume are for the full region that has been considered by odi as the salt-belt.that includes delaware, iowa, maryland, minnesota, missouri, wisconsin and the district of columbia in addition to the 14 states included in 05v-379.the states covered by gm's recall have the highest incident rates for the subject condition, accounting for 91% of the incidents, but only 24% of subject vehicle sales in the united states.odi's analysis determined that 840 of the complaints, 244 of the crashes, and 16 of the injuries identified in this investigation occurred in those states.the resulting incident and crash rates are 96.2 and 28.0 per 100,000 vehicles respectively (note:rates are based on vehicle sales, not registered vehicles). The corresponding numbers in the excluded portions of the salt-belt are 399,000 vehicles, 81 incidents (20.3 per 100,000 vehicles), 3 crashes, and no injuries.the statistics in the remaining 30 states are 2,406,000 vehicles, 168 incidents (7.0 per 100,000 vehicles), 31 crashes, and one injury.gm and odi are continuing to monitor the problem experience in states that are not included in the recall.gm will provide odi with updated complaint, field report, and warranty data in november 2005.odi and gm will review that data and assess the appropriateness of the current scope of the recall at that time.
- Parking brake failure
In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according…
In a letter dated april 20, 2005, gm notified nhtsa that it had decided that defects that relate to motor vehicle safety exist in certain model year (my) 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series (pbr parking brake system) and my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series (trw parking brake system) pickups with manual transmissions.according to gm, some of these vehicles may have conditions that cause the friction linings to wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.gm's action covers an estimated total of 142,585 vehicles.dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with the pbr parking brake system and install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly on vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system. A total of 58 non-duplicative complaints were received by odi and gm concerning the approximately 59,000 my 1999-2002 c/k 1500 series pickup trucks with the pbr parking brake system.these included 22 alleged rollaway incidents, resulting in a rate of 38.5 rollaway incidents per 100,000 vehicles.odi IS aware of 24 complaints regarding the my 2001-2005 c/k 2500 and 3500 series manual transmission trucks recalled by gm, including 5 alleging rollaway incidents.though the conditions described in gm's letter are also present in the c/k trucks with automatic transmissions, the rollaway rate in those vehicles was similar to those observed in peer vehicles studied by odi in this investigation.this engineering analysis IS closed. For additional information, see the attached closing report.
- Parking brake failure
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out…
Odi opened pe03-057 to assess parking brake ineffectiveness in the subject vehicles.these vehicles are equipped with four wheel disc brakes that incorporate a single-shoe drum-in-hat parking brake independent of the service brakes.complaint and warranty data indicate that the parking brake linings tend to wear out early in the life of the vehicle (at an average of 24 months in service), reducing the parking brake system's torque below that needed to immobilize the vehicle.gm has attributed this accelerated wear to foreign material intrusion and a failure of the brake shoe to properly self-center within its brake drum.effective with the start of my 2003 production, a newer reduced force hold-down clip was introduced to facilitate brake shoe disengagement from the drum surface.this part IS also available at the service level for the my 1999-2002 vehicles.gm has indicated that the paking brake IS intended to operate in conjunction with the transmission to immobilze parked vehicles, and that in many cases, accelerated parking brake lining wear IS caused by rough use, vehicle modifications, and driving with the parking engaged. Odi has upgraded the preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis to gather further information concerning parking brake usage factors and the circumstances surrounding the seventeen reported vehicle crashes.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10042986General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint.
- 10032435Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. The vehicle may operate as if it IS in reduced power mode.
- 628508Subject regarding door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel (repair lock lever)
- 627471Information regarding front and rear side access door noise.
- 627425Subject on door manual lock lever disengages from door trim panel.
- 626427Some vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive extended cab and short bed may experience a bump or clunk on stop or acceleration. *Slc
- 626161Vehicles may experience the brake system warning light not illuminating. *Slc
- 625323Subject regarding new door check link.
- 625314Information regarding pick-up box reinforcment kits, for when adding toolboxes or ladder racks. *Slc
- 625290Some vehicles may experience a sqeaking sound coming from the front doors while opening and closing. *Slc
- 625280Subject pertaining to detonation, hesitation, or sag on vehicles equipped with the six liter V-8 engine.
- 625136Subject regarding a one-two shift shutter which may occur on light throttle acceleration.
- 625114Information regarding revised transmission calibration to address driveline growl or prop shaft ring noise.
- 623497Some vehicles may experience repeat fuel pump failures. *Slc
- 623084Information regarding new pickup box reinforcement kits which are available for customers who may want to install a cross toolbox, side box, or a ladder rack system as an accessory.
- 619514Low effort parking brake apply system.
- 619416Subject regarding procedures to initialize the sir (supplemental inflatable restraint) systemd uring pre-delivery inspection.
- 619402Some customers have commented that when in four-wheel drive and in reverse gear engine speed will not go over 1,000 to 1,300 rpms.
- 619366The deletion of the steering column / wheel locking feature on vehicles with automatic transmissions.
- 619240Some customers have been noticing and / or complaining that their steering column lock shaft does not lock.
- 619229The seatbelt replacement parts do not match or are unable to latch to the existing belt.
- 619041Brief information concerning parking brake shoe adjustment.
- 619028Subject regarding onstar labor operations.
- 618278This service message IS in regards to excessive vibration / surging of the 6600 duramax engine.
- 618276This IS a product update vme that involves certain pick-up trucks. As indicated in service bulletin number 00-08-42-010, relative to the daytime running lights being inoperative, the replacement bulb IS now available.
- 618163Some customer may comment that the windows do not defrost on a timely basis.
- 617793Subject regarding a reminder that the 6600 engine IS under exchange for the first six months until march 31ST of 2001 as well as the engine components of a fuel injector, fuel injector cotnrol module, and fuel injection pump are also under exchange.
- 617778Some customers may complain that their full-size pickup trucks may be hard to start or intermittently does not start.
- 617475Some vehicles may exhibit heavy black smoke and loss of turbo boost power.
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