2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Engine Problems
- 4
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive 3-4 miles before it shut off again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the camshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
ODI 10241282
Engine
Upon starting vehicle there is a loud noise coming from engine. Consumer feels there is a problem with engine pistons. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 898763
Engine
Engine has a loud knocking noise since day one. Reported problem to chevrolet dealership and was told that the pistons are "slapping" inside the cylinder walls and that this was a known problem from chevrolet. New pistons will not be available until december 2001. Changed oil and found metal fragments in the oil that were stuck to the magnetic oil bolt. Noise problem is getting louder each week. Dealer rep called…
ODI 753006
Engine
Reported a loud knocking noise when you crank up the engine since i first bought truck. Reported problem to dealer and was told the pistons are "slapping" inside the cylinder walls due to a known problem that chevrolet already knows about it and replacement pistons would be available by december. Engine is getting louder by the day and found broken metal fragments when oil was changed . Waiting on dealer to respond…
ODI 753001