2001 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes, hydraulic problems
306 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines failed while exiting a residential driveway with a steep incline. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle using the brakes and had to utilize the emergency hand brake, which allowed the brakes to catch…”
filed Jul 29, 2013
“2001 chevy silverado. Consumer writes in regards to excessive corrosion on frame and brake lines at low mileage. *smd the consumer also noticed the fuel lines were corroded.”
filed May 1, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 13 | 7% |
| 2006 Silverado | 19 | 10% |
| 2005 Silverado | 26 | 8% |
| 2004 Silverado | 84 | 14% |
| 2003 Silverado | 130 | 19% |
| 2002 Silverado | 245 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado
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.