2001 Chevrolet Silverado Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 64about this part
- Share
- 7%of 877 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 64 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 7% of the 877 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 2001 Chevrolet 2500 hd 4x4 crew cab short box, with a 5 speed allison automatic with push button 4 wheel drive on the dash. At 117,000 miles my transfer case went out leaving me stranded luckily only 30 miles from home. Now at 279,000 miles my transfer case goes out again this time leaving me stranded on the wv turnpike. I realize the vechile has high miles on it mostly from towing campers and mostly all highway miles. The total 4 wheel drive miles can't be over 200 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025625, filed 2003-07, 279,000 miles“2001 z71 1500 Silverado chevy. The gears in the rear end shattered as I crossed a busy commercial street into on coming traffic. No crash incurred. This truck is just off ext. Warrt. 4year/100,000 mile. The truck has 82,800 miles on it. I have had this truck to the dealer 3 times complaining of a load noise coming from the rear end. This truck has had over 6,000 dollars of warrt. Work. Not to mention what I have put out of my own pocket. I am a self employed person, and without a truck I can not make a living. It has been at a repair shop now for 6 days!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10146066, filed 2005-12, 82,800 miles“[5] major problems Chevrolet Silverado z71 extended cab 4 door lt 350cu.in 5.7 liter. This truck came with the tow haul equip. And was sold with improper tires for the use described. Tires where firestone 245/75-16. Steeltex a/t #108/104r m/s new vehicle sticker also. To me. This fraud #2) next failure: lost all braking going down a slight grade. Brake pedal went flat to the floor. I released pressure. Pushed again. Down to the floor but with pulsing felt through pedal. Released again same ...used both legs on one brake pedal other on parking brake. Engine shaking during this. Approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136813, filed 2005-09, 18,600 miles“The service engine soon signal light indicates something is wrong with the transmission that requires a service costing at least $1000.00 to repair. Without the repair the transmission is susceptible to irratical operation includes stalling in traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10626915, filed 2014-08, 80,000 miles“Driving down i25 in colorado truck simply quit running was able to restart after pulling over to side of hwy. Has happened multiple times since, often twice a day, one or two time going to work and the same going home. Very often the truck restarts right away, but sometimes it has to set for several minutes before it will restart. The engine quitting problem has happened at various speeds from hwy speeds to slow city driving. It has also happened at times when leaving a stop light or stop sign.”
NHTSA complaint #10625864, filed 2014-08, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112401Oct 9, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or…
- 10023751Feb 1, 2013Engine surge or stall at stop and/or dtc p0742 possible tcc applied. Equipped with allison lct1000 transmission rpo m74 or mw7. *nj updated 4/22/13.
- 10112697Dec 27, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10112681Dec 17, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a planetary gear whine noise in first and second gear. Technician…
- 10112523Oct 30, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have slip in forward ranges immediately after replacing the input housing…
- 10026804Oct 1, 2008Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10022360Aug 3, 2007Allison lct1000 harsh 3-2, 2-1 downshift, and abs may activate.
- 10021676Jun 15, 2007New design front axle side bearing adjusters.
- 10020238Aug 21, 2006Clutch pedal fade or clutch will not disengage typically when towing.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 33 | 26% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2015 | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 29 | 9% |
| 2004 | 49 | 8% |
| 2003 | 81 | 12% |
| 2002 | 70 | 10% |
| 2001 | 64 | 7% |
| 2000 | 103 | 8% |
| 1999 | 97 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 5% |
| 1997 | 35 | 13% |
| 1996 | 22 | 12% |
| 1995 | 20 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
418 complaintsEngine cooling
91 complaintsTires
56 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
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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