One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When stopping, brake pedal was down to the floor. Abs brakes locked up and vehicle slid before coming to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer who could not duplicate the problem. Dealer replaced leaking master cylinder and deglazed the rotors. Transmission experienced slipping, clunking and would not shift into 1st gear, dealer replaced transmission. Rear end is noisy, u-joints have been replaced, however noise reoccured, consumer states Chevrolet has a u-joint and bearing problem.