2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 wheels problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The exterior of the wheel well separated from the interior cylinder of the wheel well. The issue appears that the wheel well (usually one piece) has cracked/separated into two pieces, likely due to rust. The car was parked at a store and made a loud popping sound, which could be heard from inside…”
filed Jul 8, 2023
“The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 equipped with Kelly Tires, Tire Line: Edge, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: PJUYJH1R1918. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, there was a loud boom sound that came from the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the…”
filed Jun 29, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Silverado 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Silverado 1500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Silverado 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 Silverado 1500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 Silverado 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 Silverado 1500 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 Silverado 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2017 Silverado 1500 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Silverado 1500 | 20 | 3% |
| 2015 Silverado 1500 | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Silverado 1500 | 16 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.