2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 4%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 4% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 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 proceeding to enter the highway driver accelerated and without warning the vehicle stalled repeatedly. Consumer had to pull off the exit ramp. Engine pinging since purchase of vehicle but was told this was normal. However when driving 30-40 MPH engine will ping loudly then stall.”
NHTSA complaint #10046435, filed 2003-12, 32,000 miles“The vehicle had been driven for about 15 minutes, consumer shut off engine. Next consumer was called by a neighbor stating vehicle had caught fire. Fire totaled the vehicle. Fire department stated fire started behind steering column. Please provide any further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10004623, filed 2003-01, 9,000 miles“Piston slap, this is a low end knock that mostly occurs during cold start up and goes away within the fist couple of minutes. This is a continuing problem. The tick / knock that is not normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10014020, filed 2003-04, 16,000 miles“Parking brake hasn't worked since around 20000 miles, brake will depress, but won't keep truck from rolling. Loud piston slap, knocking from engine mostly when engine is cold, goes away after warmed up. This is a z71 and the 4 wheel drive buttons do not work all the time when trying to put into 4 wheel drive. Power mirrors don't work a lot of the time. At least one of the front running lights stay burned out most of the time. Truck is out of warranty now but these problems have existed for a long time. A lot of other trucks of this same model have all the same problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072959, filed 2004-05, 20,000 miles“Nothing but problems with truck. First was the slip yoke in the drive shaft, felt like tranny was slipping from take off at start position. Replaced under warranty. Anti-lock brakes would come on with every stop. Usually at very slow speeds, causing truck to exceed 5-10 ft further than it should have. Had front wheel bearing replaced, fixed for some time doing it again. Also in the mean time, had to have all brakes and rotors replaced. Brake system is awful. This could cause accidents. Also, has cold engine knock, very loud knock, not a normal knock. Something isnt right with this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10051467, filed 2004-01, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 20 | 6% |
| 2023 | 26 | 7% |
| 2022 | 25 | 4% |
| 2021 | 60 | 7% |
| 2020 | 26 | 3% |
| 2019 | 50 | 5% |
| 2018 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 27 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 4% |
| 2005 | 18 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
307 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsTires
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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