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2GCEC19V511••••••2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
388on the model
159builds in total
4involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Steering 3Service Brakes 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashNov 2020
The rear brake line on my 2001 chevt 1500 silverado rusted into. Is was not a salt corrison. Many trucks have this issue. I work in a parts store and a man came in last week with the same problem. It is know these checy trucks in this year do this. I hope u can take this serious…
Air BagscrashJun 2005
Dt: contact's vehicle was involved in accident while going 15-35 mph. The impact was focused on the middle left of the vehicle. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy. She had not taken vehicle to a service dealer yet. She tried to call, but she did not talk to anyone.*ak…
Electrical SystemFeb 2007
Eratic fuel guage
SteeringOct 2006
Steering coupler in steering column goes bad and can be felt in steering wheel giving the driver a vague handling sensation and not a good feel for the road surface especially in turns. Gm has twelve tsbs on the problem and will not repair for no charge I had to pay for the last…
Exterior LightingJan 2004
If day time running lights are for safety why is it that 2009 (new body style) thru approx,2004 the right front bulb burns out so often.(the left one has never been replaced) s/n.there has been alot of tv and newspaper adds about products like headlight restoration kits.dealers…
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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 2GCEC19V511109724 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.