2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from North America - Comments

Shoot, where do I start. Everybody please read this so you don't make the same mistake that I made in being patriotic and buying American.

1st off, it has electrical gremlins where the dome light would not turn off, and nor would one of the headlights. Took it to the dealer. Biggest waste of time ever. They couldn't find the problem and gave me the run around. Poor customer service for GM: 0/10.

The brake master cylinder went out a total of three times when I owned the truck. Couldn't believe it. What a piece of crap? 3 times! One at 40k, then at 70k ish, and then around at 98k.

Guess what, the auto transmission went out at 90k. That cost me $1500 to rebuild.

Finally around 108k, the engine started to make funny noises and idle erratically, I had enough of this. Then I sold the truck. "Like a rock" is right. It ain't going places.

Oh yeah, the shocks were shot around 90k also. I think that's too soon, but it could be normal wear and tear.

I bought this truck because I needed a full size truck for work, and Toyota at the time didn't have a true full size truck. Just got an 08 Tundra.

The truck ran smoothly for the time I had it despite its problems. But too many things started to go wrong, and I could not afford the downtime the Chevy was creating for me, so I got rid of it due to economic reasons.

Hope this helps. Please use my experience as your own learning experience. I recommend it.

I think its obvious this guy likes Toyota. I had a Toyota pickup back in 1986 that cost me thousands in repair bills for engine, suspension. I will NEVER own another Toyota. I currently own a 2001 Chevy with 105,000 mile. I have not had ANY problems with it. I maintain my vehicles properly and they last a long time, Except not the Toyota.

I think your truck must have been a Monday truck.

I drive a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 extended cab stepside and it is probably one of the nicest vehicle I have ever driven. Despite the gas mileage of the 5.3 V8.. the truck drives smooth, handles good, has plenty of power.

The ONLY problem I have had with it is the universal joints... I heard it's a common thing in Chevy's though..

I think he should have bought the new Tundra after have the GM for 8 years. After owning the Tundra we can see the comparison 8 years from now... I tested both new Tundras and new GM and bought the new Silverado. I'll keep you posted also...

My family owns 2 companies that use Ford, Chevy and Dodge trucks and vans. We have one '83 Silverado that was originally dad's personal truck and was then put in service with the company fleet. It is STILL in service, as are many that have been driven well over 200,000 miles. The down time on these trucks is very low. Somehow I don't see risking our income on a less-than-reliable Tundra with a very short warranty. If a company doesn't have the confidence in their products to match competitors warranties, I think that says a lot about their vehicles.

2001 Silverado Z71 5.3L, the best truck I've ever owned. Runs like a top and looks great at 140,000mi. YES, I've had to do some work to it, but I've also worked on every other vehicle I've owned (all brands).

I would buy another one without a second thought.