2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 13%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 13% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My brake lines and fuel lines are so rusted I am just waiting for the day that one of them breaks. And possible kills someone. I just hope that it will not happen before GM does something about this problem. I am holding off replacing the lines to see if GM is going to recall this problem. I dont use this truck for fear of getting into and accident!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10554569, filed 2013-12, 131,000 miles“Coming up on a red light, I applied the brakes to slow down to a stop, when the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Only then did the brake light come on. I put the truck in neutral, and finally coasted to a stop. Upon finding a pin hole in one line, the complete brake system failed. Once replacing the brake lines, the fuel lines was also so rusted, and they were about to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10585044, filed 2014-04, 128,000 miles“I had an accident at low speed because of unwanted (ABS) brakes activation. I continue to have problems as I stop at low speed my truck moves forward again after the stop causing a possible accident. I bought my truck in florida. For this reason my VIN number is not on a recall list due to the fact I purchased in a non corrosive state. I had to come to ohio quite often to care for my ill mother starting in 2009. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611143, filed 2014-07, 188,000 miles“I purchased this truck used approx. On 10/2016. Shortly afterwards I began to smell gas. I found the fuel lines rusted through and had to replace the fuel lines from the tank to the engine. Last week a brake line failed due to rust pulling up to a stop light. The pedal went right to the floor. A line had to be replaced from the ABS pump to the rear axel. I was told at that time the rest of the brake lines were in very poor condition. The cost to repair will exceed the value of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11149886, filed 2018-11, 177,000 miles“Fuel gauge reads empty when full and bounces around after a little fuel is used. I purchased this truck new and this started at about 50,000 mis. And is now a constant thing. I was told this is a $1000 fix and is prevalent on these models and should be subject to a recall but that will not happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10370380, filed 2010-12, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10209741Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10165331Jul 3, 2019This SKU is a Preformed Fuel Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for damage to the braided hose and crimps. Damaged braided hoses and…
- 10160637Apr 4, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to remove or disable the Bi-Fuel Compressed Natural Gas system…
- 10034428Feb 1, 2010Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. Gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 28 | 9% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 46 | 7% |
| 2021 | 32 | 4% |
| 2020 | 41 | 5% |
| 2019 | 39 | 4% |
| 2018 | 19 | 4% |
| 2017 | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 | 27 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 3% |
| 2014 | 34 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 23 | 3% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 3% |
| 2002 | 20 | 4% |
| 2001 | 62 | 13% |
| 2000 | 41 | 7% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 52 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
307 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsElectrical system
23 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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