Structure Related Problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C1500

Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C1500. The number one most common problem is related to the tailgate hinge (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the underbody shield (one problem).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Chevrolet C1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tailgate Hinge problems
2
Underbody Shield problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2001 Chevrolet C1500

The Tailgate Hinge problem

Tailgate cable break with no load just letting it down easy. Several people having this problem.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

The 1st incident this year happened in March 2012. While traveling down a hill at 25 mph I pressed on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I had to use the emergency brake to bring the truck to a stop on the level at the bottom of the hill.   Read details...


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