Overview & Reviews

An available PRO TEC composite truck box and optional traction control are the biggest changes for the Silverado this year. New colors have been added and the OnStar vehicle assistance system debuts as a midyear option.

• Roomy extended cab models, strong V8 engines, available composite bed, disc brakes at all four corners, optional traction control. Cons:

• Cheap interior materials, sketchy build quality.

User Reviews:

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  Good, not Great - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By racermd - August 11 - 1:30 am

  My 9 mo. old 01 LT has a few issues Id like to address. 1) Fix the ABS. It kicks in too early and too often. 2) The lower-lubar area on the leather buckets needs better long term comfort (4+ hours). 3) Some fit-and-finish details. Too many small rattles. 4) The 5.3L is powerful, but seems lacking in the low-end with the 3.73 ratio. If youre buying a truck to haul, tow, or go off-road with, pick the 4.10. Youll thank me later. Otherwise a solid, capable truck. Yes, Id buy another one.

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  So so - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By the_grizz53 - April 14 - 3:40 pm

  I love the truck, but there are lots of drivetrain problems. Three recalls ,sqealing parking brake is the worst, two rear differentials, and three comeplete clutches, all in the first four months. Still a good truck all in all.

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  Good Truck - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By batman563031 - March 6 - 9:53 pm

  This is the most powerful truck Ive ever owned! Chassis is also the stiffest as well. Much better than my 03 F150 which I got rid of after 7 months for the 01 Chev. Ive had problems with the A/C, got those fixed, also the annoying cold start knock, quiets down after warming up (recommend full-synthetic oil to quiet down). Tie rods and steering system needed fixing at 70,000 miles (very expensive without warranty).

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  Z-71 best truck to buy - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By kdx - November 24 - 5:23 am

  My 2001 Chevrolet truck has been the best truck I have ever owned. I live in Kentucky and use my truck on and around my land, it goes great through mud and snow and has yet to fail me. In my opinion the Z-71 package is the best deal.

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  Daily Driver - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By OHChevy - August 12 - 10:50 am

  Purchased new and still own. I LOVE this truck, best ever! I dont plan on getting another GM product till they change to another body style that i like.

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  Bought a 2001 in 2013 - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By sstevek - April 5 - 8:30 am

  Bought the truck as-is, needed a few minor repairs that I did myself. Replaced the radiator, ignition cylinder and heater blower motor resistor circuit. All were not very difficult, Im not a mechanic. Im very impressed with the way it rides. The 4.8 V8 engine seems great, smooth, quiet and plenty of power. I like the truck doesnt seem as high as Dodge Ram of the same year, makes for easier loading. It sure doesnt feel like it has 177k miles on it. Its for occasional use, based on other reports Ive seen the high mileage shouldnt be a concern. I like that the truck is not over-designed, I prefer the styling of this generation over anything else.

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  Z71 Silverado 2001 - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By whofan - July 12 - 9:56 am

  This is an almost perfect truck. Comfort, handsome design, and a combined mileage 17.5 MPG. Powerful precise steering, automatic transfer case. Almost perfect. The bad, cold start knock (annoying). Weak intermedate steering shaft (replaced). Known for bad fuel guage sending units (hasn`t happened yet). Nothings perfect and the good more than offsets the bad. Best truck I ever drove. What`s bad, the bad is silly stuff GM should have got right in the first place.

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  4 wd noise - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By mike43 - March 25 - 2:00 am

  With all the snow this winter I had the chance to really use the 4 wd but there is a noise when it is engaged, had it into the dealer today, they say that this is NORMAL noise because od the autotrac system.

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  4 wd noise - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Mike43 - March 25 - 2:00 am

  With all the snow this winter I had the chance to really use the 4 wd but there is a noise when it is engaged, had it into the dealer today, they say that this is NORMAL noise because od the autotrac system.

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  Its OK - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By dbbinder03 - March 19 - 10:00 am

  At 1200 miles the steering rack had to be replaced. The gas mileage is poor as well.