2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 2 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.
“I was pulling into parking space and there was no brakes also happened when I was pulling out of parking lot of store .I took to GM dealer and was told that both hub bearings were loose and that is what caused me to lose all my brakes. I hit a concrete handicap sign was lucky not another car in front of me. Why would GM make a truck that would lose its brakes if a bearing was loose I am afraid to drive truck that the same thing might happen again and maybe the next time I won't be so lucky. …”
NHTSA complaint #10461227, filed 2012-06, 108,516 miles“I was driving to alabama from florida. When I was about three hours out I was going down the road hauling a lot of personal items since I was in the middle of moving. It started storming real bad so I slowed down to 60 MPH and as I was approaching another vehicle they all the sudden slammed on their brakes. I saw them as soon as they did it then I slammed on my brakes and the pedal went straight to the floor. I almost hit them but I turned sharp and went into the woods. I didn't hit anything but small trees so very little damage to outside of truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10743891, filed 2015-07, 86,000 miles“My drivers side hub went out about 120,000 miles. Replaced it, went out less than over year later, then again less than 6 months later . Tailgate latch broke before then, about one year later, fuel pump went out. Front running lights always seem to have a light out. 2009 rack and pinion went out, replaced it, then one year later went out again.u joint went out about same time. And ignition stuck and couldn't take out of gear or turn off. Fuel line unclipped and dumped all my gas,2010 transmission went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10449028, filed 2012-02, 120,000 miles“I brought my 2001 chevy silverado in for it's annual inspection, I was told that the truck did not pass inspection as the frame was all rusted out, the rest of the truck looks like it is only a few years old and other than the rear bumper, it doesn't have any rust on it, as I have take well care of it since I purchased it new; a few years back, I needed to get all the break sensors replaced, had to replace all the break lines, and replace 2 of the brake rotors and disk, due to rust. When I checked around for a new frame, I was told that this is very common for GM trucks built around 2001. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586308, filed 2014-05, 79,061 miles“The owner complained about a brake problem. When applying the brakes they hardened, and the vehicle would not stop. Also the owner changed the brake pads, rotors, and bled the brakes. Currently, the vehicle still doesn't have much braking power. The problem was found to be the right front bearing and the hub sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10111625, filed 2005-04, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10168206Oct 31, 2019This technical bulletin provides a procedure to apply grease to the leaf springs to correct a condition of a squeak noise from the metals making contact.
- 10156947Mar 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 20 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 2% |
| 2018 | 32 | 6% |
| 2017 | 15 | 2% |
| 2016 | 30 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 2% |
| 2014 | 47 | 3% |
| 2013 | 21 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 18 | 3% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 29 | 8% |
| 2005 | 21 | 4% |
| 2004 | 13 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 2% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 2% |
| 2000 | 23 | 4% |
| 1999 | 29 | 5% |
| 1998 | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 | 34 | 6% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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