2001 Chevrolet Silverado suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. No warning 2. Abs kick in at low speed and little to no braking is result in forward and reverse, inconsistently occurring 3. Dealer replaced front hub #15233111 *tr”
filed Nov 20, 2007
“Dt: 2001 chevrolet silverado. The rear backing plates that hold the back rotors in place were completely rusted and had to be replaced. The consumer contacted the dealership, and they gave him the number to gmc. The consumer then contacted gmc, and they accepted the complaint and said that they…”
filed Oct 18, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
06-03-09-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2017
Suspension problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 Silverado | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 Silverado | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Silverado | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 Silverado | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 Silverado | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 Silverado | 28 | 4% |
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.