Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the body (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Body problems | |
| Tailgate problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Underbody Shield problems |
Single occupant black ice-induced head on high force impact tree collision while with no pre-tensioner or air bag deployments of one-owner vehicle Read details...
Extreme rust, tailgate cables broke in use, had to replace. Tailgate still won�t latch properly, dropping open while driving/hauling fairly often; brake line rusted out, replaced before had accident; whole frame rusted - under carriage//tire wells/drive shaft/around reece hitch so I worry Read details...
My brake lines failed twice. Once in 2008 and today 8/8/11. Failure due to lines rusting (cheap metal tubing) and bursting when brakes applied. Mechanic even stated he couldn't beleive that gm was using inferior metal tubing. Read details...