2001 Chevrolet Silverado c1500 from North America - Comments

1.My regular maintenance mechanic said the front pump seal on transmission is leaking, (12K miles.) fluid level was still good

2.@ around 45 mph (since new*) there is a low level hum and vibration, a growling noise when trying to get up hills at 40 mph range, also noise at acceleration

3.@ stop after travel when engaging brake, truck still pushes (even sitting for a long stop) until I release brake and reengage brake

transmission slips when in first or reverse, I don't notice it always

4.The radio does not turn on sometimes, tapes are burning hot. I don't have the time to address until it stops functioning altogether at this point

* I brought it back to the dealer ship I purchased at with about 150 miles on it and the Tech (?) told me to go on the highway and go 70 mph -it is probably the tires from sitting. I said the motor is not broken in, he said it does not matter. I did not take his advice, I went by manual for break in of motor as I felt his suggestion was bad. After driving about 800 miles I had my first opportunity to get under the truck. I greased the front end- it took well over 5 pumps each before I heard the snap. I am not impressed with that dealership.

I am going to another dealership today to address the leak issue--will keep you posted.

Sounds like you have air in your system or the master cylinder is leaking by on the first application of your brake which indicates you need a new master cylinder. Also check the vacuum assist.

What mileage do you get?

2001 Silverado 1500 w 4.3L. Thoroughly disgusted! I have owned several autos and trucks. I was the owner of a medical courier company for 12 years and used Mazda B2300's, Geo Metros, Dodge Minivans, Ford Tempos, you name it. I have never been as disappointed with a vehicle in my life.

To start with:

-The Parking Brake is severely inadequate.

-The gas gauge works when it wants to.

-I had to replace the transmission at 100,000 ($2500).

-Fuel pump at 123,000. ($700 part & labor)

-Front Wheel Bearing Hub Assembly ($400 part & labor).

Chevrolet didn't stand behind their product and neither did the junk ass dealership that sold it. I realize that my vehicles travel very high miles. That is no excuse. I maintain my vehicles better than the dealer, and their junk yard dog wrenches. That's why my Geo fleet averaged 225,000 miles per with no major repairs.

Just before the fuel pump went out, I was thinking in my head that the engine had been pretty reliable, which it had. And a fuel pump is no great deal, but $375 for the part alone? PUUUHHHLLLEEEEZZEEE!

I purchased a used 2001 1500 Z71 and up til recently had been quite pleased with the truck, especially the way it handled and drove, although I always thought it should have more ground clearance for a 4X4.

Recently, while backing around in a gravel parking area, I failed to see a large rock on the edge of the parking area and backed up on the rock with my 'built like a rock' chevy 4x4 truck. Guess what?...that tough looking 5" diameter all aluminum driveshaft snapped in two like a pretzel (Again, I was only backing up in a parking lot, not off road 4-wheelin!). It wasn't hard to see why the driveshaft broke so easily as the wall thickness measured.0625". That's right, only 1/16 inch thick. High performance aluminum drive shaft... you bet! Durable and tough for a 4x4 truck... no way!