2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
6
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
1crashes
SEAT BELTS
1
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
1
1crashes
Total complaints19

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When pulling into garage I applied brakes and pedal went to the floor, got out to inspect, found large puddle of fluid just behind front left wheel. Drove into garage to inspect cause found fluid leaking from one of several brake lines running above front left cab mounting bracket ,fluid dripping…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-03-21

“Brake line rusted out lost brakes pulling into parking lot also found fuel line leak under truck. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-23

“Brake line rusted out lost brakes pulling into parking lot also found fuel line leak under truck. *tr”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2014-08-23

“While driving approximately 25mph, brake pedal went to floorboard. Upon inspection, the solid brake line from the rear axle to the front was completely rusted through and brake fluid leaking out. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-03-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado k1500 hd. The contact was driving 45 mph when he abruptly depressed the brakes to avoid a crash. The brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally and the vehicle would not stop. The contact was able to merge onto the shoulder to avoid a…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-09-09

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake pedal was engaged but was no response from the vehicle. The vehicle exhibited a loud grinding noise and the abs and brake warning indicators began to illuminate. The brake was…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2012-05-01

“Exhaust manifold bolts malfunction allowing exhaust gases to enter cab of vehicle. This also can cause wrong readings to the emission control system ( oxygen sensor ) to richen the gas mixer to engine causing emission problems. Reason for compliant, after checking internet sites. I found out this…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-12-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. While driving approximately 35 mph the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard abnormally. The driver of the vehicle was able to stop the vehicle where it was towed to the dealer for diagnostics. The technician advised that the brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2011-08-11
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.