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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  Listen to engine - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By PSM450 - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Hey its a nice truck but the engine develped a knocking noise that the dealer says is normal. They wont fix it..

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  Great Truck - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By 8697hopper - November 21 - 8:06 am

  I am very happy with the truck. Never a single problem yet. My regret is not getting enough use of it due to job change that added 80 miles a day to my commute, after owning truck 3 years. Got 18 mpg on trip to FL in summer, fully loaded. Gets 17 mpg if take on 95 mile round trip to work. These are great numbers for ext cab 4wd with 270 HP V8. Rides as smooth and quiet as a luxury car.

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  BEST AMERICAN PICK UP - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By supersilveradoz71 - March 7 - 10:43 am

  Ive had the truck for several years. Ive grown up in a family that has chev Ford and Dodge. By far the chev has the most power, comfort, and reliability ive ever seen. Very smooth running truck, lots of power for the 5.3. No complaints on fuel economy, its a v8 with more hp than competitors that still manages to get better gas mileage. Chevy for life.

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  Great Truck - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Josh - February 15 - 2:00 am

  I bought this truck in 2006 with 59,000 miles on it and now it has 108,000 and it runs like it did when I bought it. I now have flowmaster exhaust on it and that gave me noticeably better gas mileage. The best mileage I have gotten is 22 doing 70. I get about 13 to 15 in town. Does great on the highway and handles like car. It has plenty of power! It has always started in the cold, even 20 below zero in Montana where I live. Does well in every road condition you drive on. Very smooth suspension as well.

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  100K No Problem - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By ussery - February 11 - 7:10 pm

  Ive been extremely pleased with the performance of the vehicle, I chose the 5.3 Vortec to handle the 4WD and tow/haul demands. Most of the mileage is due to a 32 mile one way commute. It has seen its share of mountain logging roads, mud bogs, and desert sands. The transfer into 4WD Low is rough, even in the best of circumstance. (Rolling under 5 mph.) Better get into it before you need it. Gas mileage is still at 18~19 MPG, pulled the plugs at 65K, flushed all drivetrain at 95K, and the coolant is next on the list.The velour interior is showing wear and fading-New Mexico sun and heat will eat fabric. The plastics are holding up well, wish the speakers werent crackling. Heart Beat USA!

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  Tracys Truck - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Tracy - February 6 - 4:23 pm

  Its an awesome truck. Smooth ride, great power, great looking. Complaints for chevy clearance are numerous but I havent experienced it yet. The only thing I dont like is the anti-lock breaks. But that goes for any car Ive driven that has them. I pull a 5000# boat without problems.

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  Best Vehicle Ive ever owned - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By dave8697 - August 11 - 4:40 am

  This truck has been perfect in every way. Unfortunately my commute suddenly got 34 miles longer each way 3 years after getting it. I havent yet used it enough to have my first problem. I think I have only waxed it once. I expect it to last me 15 more years or 200k miles. I like the new ones styling better but they are always cutting corners as I noticed the chrome is reduced on the front bumpers and the mirrors.

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  Great Truck, but - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Doculator - October 31 - 5:10 am

  This is a great truck. Very high build quality and still drives like a new truck. Usual problem with the parking brake dying early and at about 70000 miles echoes of the piston slap problem. New brakes cost $1300 at 120000 miles partially due to problems complicated by the parking brake issue. At 125000 Ive got a minor but annoying rear main seal leak.

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  # 1 In My Book - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By Johns Silveraldo - October 24 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 2000 silveraldo extended cab sportside new. I have had no problems out of it. I think it is wonderful. I can not go anywhere, without someone telling me how nice it is, plus so many have offered to buy it from me. It is not for sale...lol I have the 4.8 engine, and it truely has the power. The cab room is amazing, and I love the 4 doors. I have pictures of my 2wd in snow up to the top of the wheel whales, yet I have never had it stuck. I have been able tp go, when I seen others stuck. That makes it the right truck for me. It is dependable, yet it is sleek in design, and is very durable.

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  I Love Mine! - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By WayneV - April 20 - 10:00 am

  This is one of the best trucks I have ever owned. My wife and I also own a Toyota Tacoma Pre-runner that wears me out on long trips. My Z71 Silverado is so comfortable, I believe that I could drive it across the country and not even be sore at the end of the trip. The power and the 4WD has never let me down when called upon.