2001 Chevrolet Silverado LS from North America - Comments

PISTON SLAP! Engine rattles as undersized pistons rock in cylinders.

Tailgate support cable snapped (recalled)

Tailgate latches failed (drops while driving)

AC system failed (blows 100* air)

Alternator bearing worn out.

Rubber trim pieces falling out.

I traded my 99 Tahoe in on this 2001 Silverado (Ext cab, short bed, 2WD), and it was a huge mistake. I got it with 58000 miles, and have only driven it about 3000 over two years. Mostly because I can't stand to drive it. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this truck, but my stomach turns just looking at it. I've been a hardcore GM fan my entire life (52 years), and this single vehicle has now turned me against them. I understand they have to cut costs, and I can live with the plastic interior and other cheap parts. But when the V8 heart of my truck is junk, that is unforgivable. I've built enough engines in my life to know what it takes to make a decent one, and they scrimped too much. My only wish is that they'd realize and ACCEPT their mistake, recall some engines, and try to regain our now lost trust in them. I'll be selling my $30,000 piece of garbage, and buying either a Titan, or Tundra.

His review is too kind.

Is there a such thing as pickup truck drivers that have japanese envy? Redneck ricers?

I do. I own a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with Borla Exhaust and also have a 2002 Acura TL type S (import) Love them both!

Did you even use the truck for towing or carrying anything?

Otherwise, buy a cobalt lol.

The original poster paid $30K for a used GM truck with 58,000 miles on it?

I guess PT Barnum marketing is the only thing keeping GM going these days.

I have the truck with the Borla Exhaust. Yes I use my Silverado to haul and tow many things. I recently brought home pavers and walls for my backyard (quite heavy) with no problems... yet it is a very cool Silverado. Its nice having a sports sedan an Acura TL and a sporty truck. Sorry I am not a Cobalt driver, but I would not find fault in that.

My 2001 Chevy Silverado LS Z71 is the best, most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. And it's fun to drive. It was bought new and I've done the routine oil changes, etc. The only problem I've had is a broken tailgate handle part ($8.00 with free install) and a broken drivers side mirror. I was folding it back in a parking situation and the plastic swivel thingy snapped. Some black electricians tape fixed it and one of these days I'll buy a new one. I'm not real excited about my gas mileage, but hey, it's a full size truck with four-wheel drive! Great off road, but too wide for serious off-roading. It's got 100,000 miles and is paid off, and still with no problems. Maybe I'll drive it for another 100,000 miles. Then again...