2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,450miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,450 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.
“This is the 5th time my brakes are hanging up and over heating the wheel. Smoking severly. Had problem with ABS. System so I unplugged sensors from front wheels. And on the 1st the right passenger side did it again. Doesn't matter if on state hwy or city streets. Always starts when moving. A wobble in steering wheel. Then pulling right or left depending on which wheel is locking.”
NHTSA complaint #10872266, filed 2016-06, 324,000 miles“My truck was parked outside my house and this drunk driver hit my truck in the middle of the night.and mest up all of one side of the truck including my engine,baby seats and tires and windows.”
NHTSA complaint #11066142, filed 2018-01, 15,500 miles“The contact stated the tires were losing air. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealership which determined the metal was wearing down on the inside of all four rims causing the loss of air. The tire dealer replaced all four rims, the repair corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10149886, filed 2006-02, 115,900 miles“The contact stated while approaching a stop, driving 5 MPH and applying the brakes, the anti- lock brake system activated. This caused an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. Upon inspection the speed sensor hub was corroded due to road salt and was replaced. There is a NHTSA recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, anti-lock. The consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The alternator failed. The rotors and brakes had to be replaced due to the rotors rusting from the inside. …”
NHTSA complaint #10156085, filed 2006-04, 75,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10193450Apr 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 6% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology