Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (two problems).
Parking brake hasn't worked since around 20000 miles, brake will depress, but won't keep truck from rolling. Loud piston slap, knocking from engine mostly when engine is cold, goes away after warmed up. Read details...
Two of the factory exhaust manifold bolts are broken on the drivers side of the engine, the back two nearest the fire wall. There is an exhaust leak due to the factory exhaust manifold bolts breaking off, and the manifold is leaking exhaust which is very close to the firewall material which I am Read details...
The vehicle had been driven for about 15 minutes, consumer shut off engine. Next consumer was called by a neighbor stating vehicle had caught fire. Fire totaled the vehicle. Fire department stated fire started behind steering column. Please provide any further information. Ts Read details...