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2GCEK19T1Y1••••••2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 9.4× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (23 vs 2).
23on this build
388on the model
159builds in total
3involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 11Hydraulic 7Structure 3Parking Brake 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashNov 2005
Chevy silverado z71 4x4 in november 2005, I had an accident due to the ABS not functioning correctly, while pulling into a parking space lightly applying my brakes the ABS started to chatter and I could not stop fast enough and hit a light poll with the right side fender and…
SteeringcrashMay 2005
I was in a head on collision and received a compound fracture to my right femur bone, 2 black eyes and fractured ribs due to the inactivation of the drivers and passenger airbag modules, also the steering wheel bent resembling an airplane wheel. My wife checked the internet…
EngineOct 2017
On the exhaust manifold, the bolts break off at the head of the bolt whether the vehicle is in motion or not. Sometimes the bolts break off flush with the manifold and sometimes they break off flush with the head. I personally have had 6 out of the 12 bolts on my engine break…
Vehicle Speed ControlAug 2015
My anti-lock brakes would kick in when I would slow down almost to a stop. They would not let me stop. No warning lights were on and my brake system has been working great. Is there a recall on this problem, seems to happen to a lot of chevy owners?
Fuel SystemDec 2010
Fuel sensor causing fuel gauge to act erratic. Have to use trip meter to keep up with mileage so I won't run out of gas again! Gauge may show empty and cause low fuel light to come on when there is a full tank- to showing half full when it is actually empty
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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 2GCEK19T1Y1123163 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.