Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado has 40 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
40
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2015 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UPPER A-FRAME/ CONTROL ARM ROTTED AWAY, PERFORATING AROUND BALL JOINT, ALLOWING BALL JOINT TO BREAK ... |
| Mar 27, 2014 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I BROUGHT MY 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO IN FOR IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION, I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRUCK DID NOT P... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERDO 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH AND WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL... |
| Dec 14, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE TRIED TO STAY WITH A GM PRODUCT BUT THE TRUCK I RECENTLY PURCHASED HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS... |
| Sep 18, 2012 | SUSPENSION | AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE. AFTER FURTHER IN... |
| Jul 12, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY TRUCK HAS EXCESSIVE UNDERCARRIAGE RUST, TO THE POINT OF REDUCED MATERIAL THICKNESS ON THE FRAME A... |
| Jun 8, 2012 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AND THERE WAS NO BRAKES ALSO HAPPENED WHEN I WAS PULLING OUT OF PAR... |
| Apr 1, 2012 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING TO ALABAMA FROM FLORIDA. WHEN I WAS ABOUT THREE HOURS OUT I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD HA... |
| Apr 17, 2008 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MY DRIVERS SIDE HUB WENT OUT ABOUT 120,000 MILES. REPLACED IT, WENT OUT LESS THAN OVER YEAR LATER, T... |
| Nov 8, 2007 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1. NO WARNING 2. ABS KICK IN AT LOW SPEED AND LITTLE TO NO BRAKING IS RESULT IN FORWARD AND REVERSE... |
| Mar 7, 2006 | SUSPENSION | LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED WITH ONLY 76000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *JB |
| Feb 1, 2006 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN INSPECTED BY THE ... |
| Oct 3, 2005 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | WELD ATTACHING RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARM MOUNTS TO FRAME CRACKED COMPLETELY THROUGH. I AM ORIGINAL OWN... |
| Jul 25, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DT: 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE REAR BACKING PLATES THAT HOLD THE BACK ROTORS IN PLACE WERE COMP... |
| Apr 15, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | CONTACT STATES: 2001, CHEVROLET SILVERADO. HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. WHEN DRIVING ... |
| Feb 14, 2005 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE OWNER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BRAKE PROBLEM. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY HARDENED, AND THE VEHICLE... |
| Aug 11, 2004 | SUSPENSION | CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. CONS... |
| Jun 1, 2004 | SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO HAS HAD A HISTORY OF PROBLEMS. *MR THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED AND WAS D... |
| Apr 26, 2004 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT END WAS CAUSING THE STEERING TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. DEAL... |
| Feb 4, 2004 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | 2001 CHEVY 2500 HD TRUCKS ( FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES) LOOSING UP UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. ... |