2001 GMC SILVERADO
1 recalls, 11 complaints - 29 TSBs
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 10, 2008
Incident date: Oct 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTS, BUT IN AN UNUSUAL MANNER. AFTER MOVING THE SHIFT LEVER, TURNING THE KEY ON AND OFF, AND OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS, THE VEHICLE WILL EVENTUALLY START, BUT IT WILL NOT START WHEN THE KEY IS TURNED IN TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 12, 2005
Incident date: Aug 5, 2005
DT: 2001, GMC, SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATES ABS BRAKES FAILED 08/05/2005 AT 10 MPH AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE BACK OF A BUILDING. THIS HAPPENED ON 8-5-05. THE CONTACT FIRST NOTICED THIS AT 60,000 MILES AND IT BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD THE CONTACT IT WAS BECAUSE... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 8, 2004
Incident date: Apr 22, 2004
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FUEL PUMP FAILED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Mar 12, 2004
Incident date: Mar 12, 2004
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 PA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 12, 2004
Incident date: Mar 12, 2004
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 PA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Mar 12, 2004
Incident date: Mar 12, 2004
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 PA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 25, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2001
CONSUMER STATES ENGINE IS KNOCKING AFTER VEHICLE WARMS UP. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER STATED VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW MASTER CYLINDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 9, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. MR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 1, 2002
NO SUMMARY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 14, 2001
WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK VEHICLE LEANED TO ONE SIDE . DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jul 10, 2001
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES EXTREME PRESSURE IS NEEDED TO GET FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK UP, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 GMC SILVERADO
29 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| 050000 PARKING BRAKE | 2 |
| 012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 |
SB-10-08-50-003B
Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
PIP-4695
Sep 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GM: LOSS OF POWER HESITATES ON ACCELERATION. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 AND 6.0 ENGINES COUPLED WITH THE 4L60E OR 4L65E MAY EXPERIENCE A CONDITION OF HESITATES, MISSES OR LOSS OF POWER UNDER ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY OPERATE AS IF IT IS IN R
010526001
Apr 1, 2005
050000 PARKING BRAKE
LOW EFFORT PARKING BRAKE APPLY SYSTEM. *TT
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL (REPAIR LOCK LEVER) *JG
010864015
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT AND REAR SIDE ACCESS DOOR NOISE. *YH
010864014
Oct 1, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT ON DOOR MANUAL LOCK LEVER DISENGAGES FROM DOOR TRIM PANEL. *YH
270901
Sep 27, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE EXTENDED CAB AND SHORT BED MAY EXPERIENCE A BUMP OR CLUNK ON STOP OR ACCELERATION. *SLC
100901
Sep 10, 2001
032200 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT NOT ILLUMINATING. *SLC
210801
Aug 21, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A ONE-TWO SHIFT SHUTTER WHICH MAY OCCUR ON LIGHT THROTTLE ACCELERATION. *JG
200801
Aug 20, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION TO ADDRESS DRIVELINE GROWL OR PROP SHAFT RING NOISE. *JG
160801
Aug 16, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DOOR CHECK LINK. *JG
140801
Aug 14, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DETONATION, HESITATION, OR SAG ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SIX LITER V-8 ENGINE. *JG
070801
Aug 7, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PICK-UP BOX REINFORCMENT KITS, FOR WHEN ADDING TOOLBOXES OR LADDER RACKS. *SLC
060801
Aug 6, 2001
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SQEAKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DOORS WHILE OPENING AND CLOSING. *SLC
010866005
Jun 1, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION REGARDING NEW PICKUP BOX REINFORCEMENT KITS WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS WHO MAY WANT TO INSTALL A CROSS TOOLBOX, SIDE BOX, OR A LADDER RACK SYSTEM AS AN ACCESSORY. *TT
020401
Apr 2, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE COMMENTED THAT WHEN IN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE AND IN REVERSE GEAR ENGINE SPEED WILL NOT GO OVER 1,000 TO 1,300 RPMS. *TT
010941003
Apr 1, 2001
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING PROCEDURES TO INITIALIZE THE SIR (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT) SYSTEMD URING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. *TT
010235003
Apr 1, 2001
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
THE DELETION OF THE STEERING COLUMN / WHEEL LOCKING FEATURE ON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *TT
260301
Mar 26, 2001
012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN NOTICING AND / OR COMPLAINING THAT THEIR STEERING COLUMN LOCK SHAFT DOES NOT LOCK. *TT
050301
Mar 5, 2001
150000 SEAT BELTS
THE SEATBELT REPLACEMENT PARTS DO NOT MATCH OR ARE UNABLE TO LATCH TO THE EXISTING BELT. *TT
020201
Feb 2, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS SERVICE MESSAGE IS IN REGARDS TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION / SURGING OF THE 6600 DURAMAX ENGINE. *TT
020201
Feb 2, 2001
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
THIS IS A PRODUCT UPDATE VME THAT INVOLVES CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS. AS INDICATED IN SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 00-08-42-010, RELATIVE TO THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS BEING INOPERATIVE, THE REPLACEMENT BULB IS NOW AVAILABLE. *TT
080101
Jan 8, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE WINDOWS DO NOT DEFROST ON A TIMELY BASIS. *TT
010101
Jan 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE REPEAT FUEL PUMP FAILURES. *SLC
191200
Dec 19, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING A REMINDER THAT THE 6600 ENGINE IS UNDER EXCHANGE FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS UNTIL MARCH 31ST OF 2001 AS WELL AS THE ENGINE COMPONENTS OF A FUEL INJECTOR, FUEL INJECTOR COTNROL MODULE, AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP ARE ALSO UNDER
111200
Dec 11, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS MAY BE HARD TO START OR INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT START. *TT
180900
Sep 18, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
BRIEF INFORMATION CONCERNING PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTMENT. *TT
083000
Aug 30, 2000
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SUBJECT REGARDING ONSTAR LABOR OPERATIONS. *TT
010100
Jan 1, 2000
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEAVY BLACK SMOKE AND LOSS OF TURBO BOOST POWER. *TT
GMC SILVERADO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC SILVERADO across all model years (1999, 2002).
4
Total Recalls
73
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths