2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · Engine · 138,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the security warning indicator illuminated. The contact waited a few minutes and the vehicle restarted normally. The contact also stated that the failure occurred approximately ten times in the past eight years. The vehicle was taken to nix auto center inc. (700 s george nigh expy, mcalester, ok 74501) in july of 2015 to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 8-4865333314. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Electrical · 3 miles · CA · fire

While friving on a street I 8nserted a cig lighter in to cig lighger socket. And pulled it out right away. Smoke started.coming oug from dash and vents. I pulled 9ver and poured water into socket due to fire .n9 my battery light and odometer lights do jot turn 9ff wheb key is off. And now I start it and it keeps stalling. Where do I start?

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Engine · 104,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasion without warning. The contact also stated that after numerous occasions the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

The vehicle would either stall while driving various speeds or fail to start. I was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed that the fuel gauge displayed empty which was inaccurate; however, the vehicle suddenly stalled, coasted to the shoulder. Car would not crank at first but then started, this happened several times, the vehicle would sporadically become hesitant to start. The vehicle would also stall periodically without warning. The other components, such as the radio, were still operable. The vehicle would sporadically become hesitant to start. The vehicle would also stall periodically without warning. Autoride suspension, not working. Harsh ride without shock dampering. Front passenger seatbelt frequently locks up and will not extend enough to secure a person. Seat belt often locks up when passenger is belted in and passenger cannot move.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Engine · 190,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 190,000 and the current mileage was 198,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 81,000 miles · MA

Ran out of fuel on highway,fuel gauge all of a sudden drop to empty truck stalled out,just recently purchased truck.previous car 2000 buick lesabre had same issue cost about $500.00 to repair,also have a 1996 chevy van that does the same thing gm can not tell me that they are unaware of this issue,this is a safety issue when you run out of fuel at highway speeds.

Filed Aug 22, 2009 · Fuel system · 87,057 miles · SC

Fuel gauge does not work properly, it shows random fuel amounts. It has left me out of gas several times. All my family drives silverados and gmc sierra, and all have the same problem. This is very dangerous, what if I run out of fuel on the high and my truck stalls and causes an accident.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 15,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving at any speed or while making a turn, the vehicle stalls intermittently and has to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer four times, but they cannot duplicate the failure. There were no recalls available. The current mileage was 86,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 02-19-08 *bf updated 02/14/08

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 76,000 miles · AZ

My 2001 chevy silverado gas gauge is erratic. Goes between full and empty or not work at all. Ran out of gas and engine stalled , lost power brakes to stop. This problem started less than 1000 miles after warranty expired. Should be a recall issue as there are forums on internet with people with the same problem. Dealer says it is bad sending unit and will replace for $800.

Filed Dec 2, 2003 · Engine · 32,000 miles · FL

While proceeding to enter the highway driver accelerated and without warning the vehicle stalled repeatedly. Consumer had to pull off the exit ramp. *ak engine pinging since purchase of vehicle but was told this was normal. However when driving 30-40 MPH engine will ping loudly then stall.