2001 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 877 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 2% of the 877 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2001 Chevrolet pickup truck has 3500 miles on it, and in the two snow storms this winter(it has only been in two snow driving situations) both times the passenger side windshield wiper linkage became disconnected below the wiper rotating output shaft. After the first snow storm I brought it to the dealer who simply reconnected everything and commented: we have had about 45 similar cases just this morning. He commented that the wipers are not designed to be used in such heavy snow. …”
NHTSA complaint #10000512, filed 2003-01, 3,498 miles“Was rolling the passenger side window down while backing up with trailer when I heard a noise and the window stopped mid-way. Needed to purchase the entire power window assembly instead of purchasing a simple cable.”
NHTSA complaint #10112691, filed 2005-03, 50,621 miles“- the contact owns a 2001 Silverado pickup. The contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 MPH the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. The contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. The failure became more and more frequent. He took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10181267, filed 2007-01, 80,000 miles“Driver side electric window making excessive noise , like the glass is being scratched by something in the door, or the roller assembly needs greased.”
NHTSA complaint #10064437, filed 2004-04, 37,900 miles“While driving at any speed the vehicle drifted to the left and right. The owner made contact with the dealer multiple times, however the problem still existed. The vehicle pulled to the right and left while in motion. The right wiper did not clean the windshield. There was a rattle noise which had come from the dash area on the left side while the vehicle was in motion. The dealer found four missing bolts under the steering. Due to the vehicle going to the left, the front calipers were removed, to check movement, the rear drums for dragging, binding, adjust and reassemble.”
NHTSA complaint #10040585, filed 2003-10, 300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10015034Mar 1, 2005Outside rearview mirror housings come loose from base.
- 10012532Jun 1, 2004Windrush around windshield.
- 10011144Feb 1, 2004Power window motor now available separately from the power window regulatory assembly. *tt updated
- 10013030Jan 29, 2004Bulletin 04-08-64-003, front door power window motor assemblies - warranty repair information.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
418 complaintsEngine cooling
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsTires
56 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsAir bags
48 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
24 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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