11 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 40 mph. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway despite the lack of steering capabilities. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. The failure mileage was 47,800.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the NHTSA recall 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) at 80,000 miles. The failure had since recurred. The contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor light was illuminating on the instrument panel. An authorized dealer was notified and stated that they would not repair the vehicle a second time free of charge. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. In 2006, the crankshaft position sensor was replaced at the contact's expense because the engine would repeatedly stall. Three years later, he noticed that the engine warning light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel accompanied by rough idling. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that the engine stalls sporadically without warning. He is typically able to restart the vehicle after the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for any repairs. The dealer repaired the vehicle at the cost of $323. 22. The failure and current mileages were 107,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted automatically after several seconds. The failure began approximately in August of 2007 and has occurred numerous times since. The number of failures increase as the weather gets colder. Chevrolet stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The current and failure mileages were 80,000.
A "low coolant" warning was displayed & I had to add coolant frequently. The intake manifold gasket had to be replaced at a substantial cost. I understand that the manufacturer had issued a service report that replacement gaskets would be different. I looked at the new one to be installed and it is made of metal and rubber. The original is made of plastic and rubber. Obviously the metal against metal will make a better seal than plastic against metal. This has occurred in the last 6 months on a 2000 Silverado 1/2 ton and a 2001 Silverado 1/2 ton extended cab. I drive both vehicles daily.
No crash. Low coolant light illuminated. Added coolant a couple of time and light would reappear after a week or so of driving. Dealer examined truck and found head gaskets leaking from loose head bolts and apparently factory defect. Cost of $1100 to repair. Mileage at 65,000. First repair.
103,000 miles on 2001 chevy. Silverado p/u, 4th time that brakes need to be replaced, anti lock noise was constant since taking delivery from dealer. Was told this was normal sound. I don't think so. Many close calls for rear end collisions which would have been my fault esp. At speeds as low as 30 mph. Just found out that there may be a problem. Also, antifreeze complaint with smell. Smell makes us nauseous . Faucet -running sound coming from just below dash but under hood, paid dealer to fix twice, went back to gm dealer to try and remedy for the third time since it was still under the shops warranty and of course no longer in business. Last complaint, daytime running lamps need to be replaced all the time. Replaced one day, less than 48 hours later, need to be replace again. Rusted from water in headlamp.
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When I have my plow on the truck it will over heat and fog up allthe windows. The windows fog up so fast and so much that it is hard to pull off the road because you cant see. I told the dealer about this last year and they said that if they did not see it happen they could not fix it. As soon as I put my plow on this year it did it again . Now the dealer said that they have had other complaints about it and they don't know how to fix it . They said it is a design flaw with my truck. They are trying to find a way to fix it but in the mean time I am driving my family around in an unsafe vehicle. Dt.