2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“I own a 2001 Chevrolet 2500 hd crew cab 4x4 with a 6.0 litre. On february 14, 2004, I noticed that the gas pedal was sticking when I first started the truck. It has continued to do this everytime I start the truck. Back in november of 2003, I was having my oil changed when the manager asked if I was having any trouble with the gas pedal sticking. I stated that I had not had any trouble with the gas pedal. At that point, he stated that almost every newer model Chevrolet truck he had seen has had that very problem when the mileage was around 75,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060473, filed 2004-03, 75,500 miles“While driving at any speed vehicle shut off. Vehicle would idle, and there was no acceleration when stepping on the gas pedal. Vehicle had been to the dealership 26 times. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10057557, filed 2004-02, 4,267 miles“Throtle sticks and must be stomped to dis-engage. Often this results in being thrown foward. The dealer says he has fixed several like this on the 6.0 liter engine. Very dangerous!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10061873, filed 2004-03, 50,000 miles“Engine idle increases to 2000- 5300 RPM when stopped or slowing with foot on brake pedal. Idle sometimes returns to normal by its self or may require shutting off and restarting engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10033518, filed 2003-08, 22,200 miles“The cruise control kicked in causing rapid acceleration on icy road. The use of brakes to turn off cruise control caused the vehicle to go into a skid into left lane and towards highway median strip. I tried to steer out of the skid while tapping brakes. Vehicle went into a spin and then crossed right lane and into snow filled ditch heading towards trees. I steered away from trees, causing vehicle to slide sideways into trees and then into a chain link fence. Airbag did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060596, filed 2004-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
181 complaintsEngine cooling
78 complaintsTires
35 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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