Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the tank mounting (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Mounting problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
The fuel level sending unit in my 2001 Chevrolet silverado is totally inaccurate. About a year after I purchased the truck in 2005 the fuel gauge became sporadic, randomly going to empty then back to full and every where in between. This would mostly happen when the truck was lower on fuel. Read details...
I have had to replace my fuel sending unit/pump twice. Why do they keep failing? Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated the vehicle was parked when he noticed fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The fuel leak was the result of rust and corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. Read details...