One problem related to gasoline engine has been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 based on all problems reported for the 2001 Silverado 2500.
Motor completely shut off at 70 mph, lost power steering and power braking. Motor would not start in neutral. Had to cross through traffic to the shoulder and stop before motor would start again. Happened 4 times in 3 days. Brought vehicle to dealer and dealer told me it was the crank sensor, they have had to do it before.