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1GCHK23G41F••••••2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD
This build draws 3.5× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500 HD build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
239on the model
121builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 2Seat Belts 1Power Train 1Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringMay 2016
This is the 5th time my brakes are hanging up and over heating the wheel. Smoking severly. Had problem with ABS. System so I unplugged sensors from front wheels. And on the 1st the right passenger side did it again. Doesn't matter if on state hwy or city streets. Always starts…
EngineSep 2013
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 60 mph. The vehicle returned to normal function after being restarted and was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised that the 02 sensor…
Electrical SystemAug 2010
Starting the truck start driving at different speeds and the truck just shuts down. Let the truck sit for a few minutes and it will restart. Search the internet and talked to the local dealership mechanics and they all said that the crank sensor is the problem
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2007
Vehicle stopped running while driving,almost involved in accident since I was going downhill. Vehicle would not restart. Restarted two hours later after tow to garage. Dealer inspected and found faulty crank sensor code. Dealer found NHTSA recall # 07V521000 was just issued,…
Power TrainJul 2003
I have 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd 4x4 crew cab short box, with a 5 speed allison automatic with push button 4 wheel drive on the dash. At 117,000 miles my transfer case went out leaving me stranded luckily only 30 miles from home. Now at 279,000 miles my transfer case goes out again…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GCHK23G41F133991 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.