2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 5% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While friving on a street I 8nserted a cig lighter in to cig lighger socket. And pulled it out right away. Smoke started.coming oug from dash and vents. I pulled 9ver and poured water into socket due to fire .n9 my battery light and odometer lights do jot turn 9ff wheb key is off. And now I start it and it keeps stalling. Where do I start?”
NHTSA complaint #11109580, filed 2018-07, 3 miles“Wires that are in the steering column that hook up to the multi-function switch break do to use of the tilt-steering. They can break and short out causing the head lights to malfunction or not work at all. Or turn off unexpectedly like in my case. I was driving in the mountains one night around 10.00 pm and all of a sudden my lights quit working.”
NHTSA complaint #10334605, filed 2010-06, 80 miles“The fuel sending unit in my truck failed at ~ 41k miles and sends faulty signals to the gauge in the instrument cluster. The level indicated on the gauge fluctuates but usually reads empty which leads to a very bright yellow low fuel indicator in my message center. I know of at least 4 other individuals who own the same make/model from 1999-2001 that have the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10234112, filed 2008-07, 41,000 miles“Emergency light switch on steering column broke off. I noticed it was broken after I bought the vehicle on craig's list. The switch could have been broken for years.”
NHTSA complaint #10992376, filed 2017-05, 93,000 miles“After starting the truck before daylight, the lights would come on as they are supposed to. I would then adjust the tilt steering and the lights would go out. After playing with the tilt a little more the lights would come back on and I would drive away. Until once while driving in the dark the lights went out on there own. Also the wipers would flinch when I hit the dimmer switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10245763, filed 2008-10, 72,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10237671May 19, 2023This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10225615Oct 19, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10173682Mar 10, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information to dealership on how to clear a B1001 DTC after replacing the BCM or SDM.
- 10160679Apr 18, 2019This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.
- 10160632Apr 2, 2019This Preliminary information communicates the need to contact SPAC until GM CCA has sufficient stock.
- 10138020Mar 21, 2017This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.
- 10083898Apr 27, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 22% |
| 2025 | 26 | 24% |
| 2024 | 43 | 13% |
| 2023 | 63 | 16% |
| 2022 | 140 | 21% |
| 2021 | 113 | 13% |
| 2020 | 117 | 16% |
| 2019 | 191 | 17% |
| 2018 | 104 | 20% |
| 2017 | 123 | 17% |
| 2016 | 119 | 15% |
| 2015 | 165 | 15% |
| 2014 | 341 | 24% |
| 2013 | 11 | 4% |
| 2012 | 21 | 10% |
| 2011 | 27 | 5% |
| 2010 | 21 | 6% |
| 2009 | 43 | 10% |
| 2008 | 91 | 10% |
| 2007 | 81 | 10% |
| 2006 | 48 | 13% |
| 2005 | 189 | 36% |
| 2004 | 267 | 34% |
| 2003 | 195 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 23 | 5% |
| 2000 | 20 | 3% |
| 1999 | 25 | 4% |
| 1998 | 23 | 6% |
| 1997 | 28 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
307 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsTires
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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