2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,458miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,458 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Drivers bucket seat: as I was putting on the seatbelt, the drivers side seat back broke. I removed the seatback frame in order to repair it and found the bracket that is bolted to the lower seat frame was torn almost completely apart on the lower left side and the weld that holds the tube into the upper right side was broken. I decided to replace it rather than repair it as I felt it was a safety issue. This truck has never been in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10723304, filed 2015-06, 125,000 miles“My driver seat has come free for the floor. Not 1 not 2 not 3 but 5 time since I have purchase my van in 01. The dealer will not fix it because it out warranty. How can seat brake with every use. It almost crast my van. Can same look in to this problem with this seat it is the 5 time they fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #10114179, filed 2005-03, 60,458 miles“We purchased a 2001 silverado ext in 7-01. Truck had about 16,000 miles on it, when we bought it new/used. Parking brake seemed to be really soft, but lot assured us, nothing was wrong with it and that the new technology we had with vehicle's, made it easier for elderly people and such. Yes the brake works great on level ground, but wait until you really need it like on a sloped driveway............. Or getting the vehicle inspected! …”
NHTSA complaint #10054335, filed 2004-01, 17,000 miles“While trying to fold rear seat down, consumer was trying to flip a lever that is on seat and when flipping lever up, the seat slammed down and consumers finger was in the hole of the lever. Seat amputated the tip of consumers finger. . Consumer stated there is metal on the passenger side of the rear seat, however the drivers side is solid.”
NHTSA complaint #8007555, filed 2002-04“The consumer requested assistance for 15 failures and or problems with GM 2001 chevy truck. The steering rod assembly would pop when the steering wheel was turned, the shifter boot ripped immediately, the tailgate straps broke and bent the tailgate, the pcv valve was using 4 quarts of oil and the dealer was unable to find the problem, the battery exploded at 40k miles, the right rear brake on the inside had worn down the metal, the lights on the stereo burned out, the lights had burned out, the valve cover were leaking oil before 100k miles, the fur wheel drive switch had broken at 50k…”
NHTSA complaint #10109401, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 30 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSeat belts
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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