Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the body (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Tailgate Hinge problems | |
| Tailgate problems |
Vehicle was involved in a motor vehicle collision where this vehicle struck another in an offset head-on manner. The cab completely separated from the frame of this vehicle. The cab came to final rest on the roadway separated from the frame, with the bed remaining attached to the frame. Read details...
Extreme frame rust/rot behind front passenger tire- bottom half of frame rusted and gone- approximately 10 inches Read details...
With no warning the brake lines failed - and the truck hit a tree, good news was that I was in the driveway. The entire frame is rotted and my mechanic has advised me not to drive the truck any more. It currently has 80,000 miles and the body and interior are perfect - I expected to maintain this Read details...