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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  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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  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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  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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  Bad truck, junk at best, lemon - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By HerbINMN - August 4 - 6:23 pm

  We sold our 2001 Z71 after just 8000 miles. After having it in the shop every two weeks for 8 months, we decided to unload it. We took a $10,000 loss on it, but the F150 we then reluctantly bought turned out to be our best vehicle ever. Gas mileage was also poor at 12/14 and it didnt have much power for a V8.

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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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  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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  I really wanted a Toyota - 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
  By MR.BILL - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Numerous difficulties; right quadrant of taillights has short that has them turn on and off intermitently, Spare tire release under the bed was broken from the manufacturer. I learned this from the tire store. His remark was "none of them work, I do not think yours will either" he was right! Battery terminal was broken on this brand new truck. Right side window does not work at all. Frozen in the up position. Lights on dash come on at strange times. Leak in cab on drivers door in the middle, this a chevy standard feature.