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2GCEK19T911••••••2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 10.7× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (26 vs 2).
26on this build
388on the model
159builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 23Hydraulic 14Suspension 2Air 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashSep 2009
I first received recall notice for ABS brake system on 2001 chevrolet silverado in 2005. Immediately took vehicle to dealership on 11/1/05 and had brakes "fixed", which was simply cleaning the ABS speed sensor. Mileage was 61,911. Then on 9/11/09 my wife was pulling into a…
StructureOct 2010
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, there was a loud noise and the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the contact would be responsible for the part that would…
Fuel SystemNov 2006
Erattic fuel gauge operation: fuel gauge reads empty at random times,amount of fuel in tank isn't a factor. Gauge drops quickly from 3/4 to low fuel warning (within a few miles)
SuspensionAug 2001
When stopping, brake pedal was down to the floor. ABS brakes locked up and vehicle slid before coming to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer who could not duplicate the problem.*ak dealer replaced leaking master cylinder and deglazed the rotors. Transmission experienced slipping,…
Service BrakescrashSep 2005
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. In 2005, the antilock braking system would engage while driving 20 mph. This also increased the stopping distance of the vehicle, which eventually LED to a minor crash. A police report was filed. The contact took the vehicle to a…
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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 2GCEK19T911298945 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.