2001 Chevrolet Silverado Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 877 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, 1% of the 877 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.
“Purchased the used vehicle originally at 42000 miles. Have taken impeccable care of it. Actual dates of incidents are unknown due to the fact most have been ongoing. Brakes failed due to ABS. Fixed twice by GM under the safety recall. Both fixes were bandaids (dealer cleaned and applied a special grease twice, they never replaced the ABS sensors. Third fix I paid out of pocket to replace the sensors, and since then the ABS has been ok. Brakes failed due to rust and corrosion (all lines and 2 calipers had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650714, filed 2014-10, 97,000 miles“Consumer states the rear disc brake caliper housing is of such size, shape and placement as to capture debris between the housing and the aluminum alloy wheel, the trapped debris serves to score the surface of the aluminum wheel causing it to eventually separate, this has happened on one of the vehicles, however after examination consumer found similar wheel scoring in other vehicles (1500, 2500 and 2500hd series).”
NHTSA complaint #565531, filed 2002-05“Left front wheel assembly came off while traveling approximately12-15 MPH, causing loss of control, and vehicle hit a concrete lamp pole. Dealer was notified. No injury was reported. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894570, filed 2001-08“When driving at speeds oof 40mph and above vehicle vibrates because rims are bent from factory. Dealer has been notified. Please provide additonal information.”
NHTSA complaint #899756, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
- 10112655Dec 12, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
- 10017339Apr 1, 2005Handling characteristics of vehicles with 20 inch wheel/tire assemblies installed.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 9 | 7% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 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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