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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,761 miles

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 engine problems

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Owner Comments

problem #11

May 202023

Silverado 3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving engine cuts off intermittently, usually will restart. This is caused by the Crank position sensor. Once replaced, the issue was resolved. This vehicle was NOT covered by NHTSA recall 07U521000.

- Stokesdale, NC, USA

problem #10

Jul 012015

Silverado 3500

  • 33,000 miles
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. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 182017

Silverado 3500

  • 49,376 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the crank shaft position sensor. The contact was not included in NHTSA action number: EA06016 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from a manufacturer recall and provided no solution. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,376.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #8

Jan 202015

Silverado 3500

  • 57,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine and the ses warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V521000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 57,000......updated 03-03-15

- Fulton, NY, USA

problem #7

Dec 012014

Silverado 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph attempting to engage the brakes, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the ABS failed and no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 04/13/15 the consumer stated the crankshaft sensor sensor needed to be replaced. Updated 11/12/2015

- Hoagland , IN, USA

problem #6

Jan 012005

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 04/16/15

- Visalia, CA, USA

problem #5

Apr 112012

Silverado 3500 8-cyl

  • 198,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was hit head on in my 2001 Chevy dual wheel truck, both vehicles were traveling approx 40/50mph, my truck shut off on impact. My air bags and seat belts did not work. I had a neck injury and need an operation.

- Edgewater, MD, USA

problem #4

Jun 302014

Silverado 3500 6-cyl

  • 85,000 miles
Driving down I25 in Colorado truck simply quit running was able to restart after pulling over to side of hwy. Has happened multiple times since, often twice a day, one or two time going to work and the same going home. Very often the truck restarts right away, but sometimes it has to set for several minutes before it will restart. The engine quitting problem has happened at various speeds from hwy speeds to slow city driving. It has also happened at times when leaving a stop light or stop sign.

- Northglenn, CO, USA

problem #3

Jul 032012

Silverado 3500

  • 190,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.

- Elgin, TX, USA

problem #2

Mar 032014

Silverado 3500

  • 74,000 miles
The contact owns 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crank sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07V521000 (engine and engine cooling) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

- Marion, VT, USA

problem #1

Sep 172013

Silverado 3500

  • 189,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

- Nashville, TN, USA

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