Driveshaft problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado

Two problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2001

Abs brakes, do not stop. I was going 40mph and a flock of turkey was in the road, I put on my brakes and they went to the floor. Thank god that there was no oncoming traffic. Your brakes are there to stop you, not to go to the floor and travel about another 100 feet. I know there has been alot of complaints about these brakes, and my dealer said my brakes are fine. I guess it will take people getting killed in order for someone to adress this problem. Another problem>>> I have this clucking nosie in the rear of my truck, it sounds like the rear of the truck is going to fall off. A dealer stated that the drive-shaft yolk was dry, they removed drive-shaft and lubed yolk. Problem is worse than it was before. This is a 2001 brand new truck, I should not be having all these problems.

2 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2001

While vehicle is being driven driveshaft makes a very loud noise, cause unknown. Consumer fears that driveshaft may fall from vehicle. Dealer can not identify problem.




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