2001 Chevrolet Silverado LS review from North America
"A big solid iron detroit beast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fuel gage sensor went bad, causing the "Low Fuel" light to flicker on and off repeatedly.
The Temperature control ceased to function, and would stick on the hottest setting unless I restarted the truck.
The tailgate cables were severed all the way through with normal usage, leaving the tailgate to dangle dangerously.
The engine pings under loads unless it has 91 Octane or higher gas in the tank.
General comments?
The truck has some get up and go, lots of torque and accelerator responsiveness.
The blind spots are large, especially with a topper of any sort, and changing lanes requires much care.
This is a serious tank, although quick, it handles like a big chunk of iron and the turning radius is appallingly large.
Parking the extended cab version is a nightmare, requiring a three point turn nearly every time.
The interior is amazingly quiet and is quite comfortable even on long (4 hour plus) trips.
The headlights do not illuminate the road very well.
Fuel mileage is decent for a truck of this size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.8L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 58500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89500 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda RX7 |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2005 |