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SuspensionPart report

2001 GMC Silverado Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 GMC Silverado, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year.

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.

“While driving 55 MPH engine check light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle under diagnostic, and determined that head gasket and both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10063118, filed 2004-03

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2001111%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Silverado

Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC 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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