Overview & Reviews

Both light- and heavy-duty 2500s sport new torsion bar front suspensions. Light-duty models get an 8,600-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating in addition to optional traction control and standard child safety-seat tether hooks. Heavy-duty models are completely redesigned for 2001 offering two new engines and transmissions, bigger interiors and numerous other improvements.

• Class-leading payload and trailering capacity, spacious interiors, four-wheel disc brakes.

• Unproven build quality and service record, cheap build quality.

User Reviews:

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  buyer beware! - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By chevynomore - August 1 - 2:00 am

  Bought this pickup brand new - problems from the start, many of which other owners are also reporting. Worst problem is the notorious GM piston slap; started at 11000 miles and is getting worse - sounds like a diesel at startup. GM insists the piston slap is normal. Also, one side of the box is 2" lower than the other side, transfer case is very noisy, steering column rattles and thumps during turns. I do not expect these problems from a 2 year old, $30k vehicle. GM customer service is virtually non-existent.

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  Shame on GM - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By chevynomore - November 30 - 2:00 am

  Purchased brand new. Several problems have developed: 1. Infamous GM piston slap, started at 11,000 miles; very bad now at 18,000. GM will not acknowledge problem. 2. Steering column clunk/rattle, common in many of these GMs. 3. Box sits crooked, common in many of these GMs. 4. Transfer case is very noisy. 5. Dashboard lighting problems.

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  Nightmare - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By HarleyFXDL - October 28 - 8:50 pm

  I bought this truck used with 72k miles. It has the 8.1/Allison combo. Right from the start the windshield washer,horn,interior lights did not work. I noticed many electrical glitches coming and going. Now the trans is giving me troubles not to mention the piston slap. Chevy refuses to take responsibilty for any of the issues. I understand the truck has 78k now and is 7 yrs old, but this many problems should not occur this early. Had Fords my whole life and never had this many problems. I tried Chevy and the problems never stop coming. They dont offer enough space to list all that has gone wrong. Chevy step up or you will lose customers!

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  2500 HD wimpy truck - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By JELAY114 - September 13 - 2:00 am

  This truck is strong off the dealer lot. After a few miles it was nothing but problems. bad transfer case, 3 BCMs, wiring harnesses, fuel economy, now I have just found diesel in the crankcase...

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  GM down the tubes - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By lemon buyer - August 11 - 10:00 am

  My 2001 Chevy HD started the notorious engine knock at 7,000mi. With just over 13000 mi. on it now,the transmission went out.I now know why I avoided chevy pickups for years. They may look nice,but they are junk,and GM wont back them.

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  ROUGH RIDE WITH LOTS OF POWER - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  By Dave - July 12 - 11:23 am

  This truck rides so rough and is worthless for a long trip that would take more than 2hrs....Overall it has all the power anyone could ask for the 4WD performs great. Its a typical Chevy though, lots of rattles, and typical poor workmanship for chevy in the cabin. Ill buy a Ford next time! Oh and I almost forgot to mention TERRIBLE gas mileage. I get 10mpg on average! It kills my pocketbook for $1.90/gallon when I fill up.