Starting the truck start driving at different speeds and the truck just shuts down. Let the truck sit for a few minutes and it will restart. Search the internet and talked to the local dealership mechanics and they all said that the crank sensor is the problem.
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical complaints
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We were traveling south on I-5 when we stopped in medford, oregon to fill up our 2001 chev. Duramax pickup with diesel. After filling up, we noticed smoke and a burnt smell coming out from under the hood. We opened to hood to find wires smoldering. We immediately moved the pickup away from the fuel tanks at the gas station and re-opened the hood. My husband removed the plastic shroud containing what looked to be enclosed wires which were smoldering. I got the fire extinguisher from the gas station attendant. As my husband was trying the separate the wires that were smoldering which were also burning his fingers, flames erupted. We used the fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. We took the pickup to the dealer in junction city, oregon (guaranty). They diagnosed the problem as the glow plug/intake heater relay assembly failure which caused the fire. It was replaced with a new one. We were extremely lucky that we moved the pickup away from the fuel tanks at the gas station and had a fire extinguisher from the gas station attendant handy at that time. There was also a tanker truck next to us filling up the underground gas tanks when the wires burst into flames. Many lives could have been lost because of this incident. We were very lucky. In my opinion, if a part fails on a vehicle (which I know they do), it should not have to catch fire in order to get my attention.
Pulling away from a stop light, the motor and electrical system shut down. I coasted over to the side of the road -- constituting a traffic hazard to other motorists- and re-started the vehicle. There were no other incidents that day. My son and daughter in law report similar experiences on separate occasions.
I have a 2001 2500 hd chevrolet with the 8.1 liter engine. The vehicle will stall in traffic and will not start again. The truck will run rough sometimes will start after a cool down period. This is a very dangerous situation with it stalling in traffic. This is the crankshaft sensor which is covered for same pickup with same engine out of a different plant. They say even though it is the same faulty part my pickup is not covered because it is from a different plant. This almost caused a accident while I was driving as it stalled as I was making a turn.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While passing two tractor trailers at 55 MPH, the vehicle shut off. The contact was able to slow the vehicle down and maneuver to the shoulder. He waited until the vehicle restarted. The dealer stated that the ignition sensor was faulty and a hole would need to be cut in the floorboard to make the necessary repairs. The contact refused to sustain more damage to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 70,000.
Instrument cluster inoperative. Volts gauge would read low. I had it checked out and the battery was providing the proper 13.8 volts.
The fuel gauge will show empty even if the tank is full. It will go from below empty and the low fuel light will come on and then if you rock the vehicle back and forth it will read the proper amount.
Engine stall without notice. Will not start without notice will die at idle without notice. Stalls vary. May stall 3 times a day or go weeks without stalling. Tried putting in a new computer. Did not help. Spent a lot of money trying to find the problem. I am pissed. Still not fixed.
The federal safety agency action number pe06016 2001 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 with 8.1 l; stalling at highway speeds, loss of power steering and brakes. Battery/security light comes on when vehicle stalls; vehicle may or may not start for about 10-30 min after stall; cranking but not starting. Additional, after vehicle is parked it will crank but not start. Replaced fuel filter, cap and rotor, wires & plugs; had injectors cleaned and the problem has not been fixed.
I own a chevrolet 2500hd equipped with a 8.1 liter engine and allison transmission. My problem began with the engine refusing to start after being driven a short while. This problem did not occur every time but was frequent enough to be of concern. After several attempts lasting some 2 to three minutes the engine would start. The problem escalated to the engine stalling while driving on the highway, sometimes on the interstate at speeds up to 70 MPH. During these stalls the engine would sometime restart on its own without turning the key or shifting out of gear. During times of stalling the only way to maintain some control of the vehicle is to shift into neutral and turn the key to attempt a restart. At these times the engine turning over provides enough compression to allow the power steering and brakes to be affective as long as the starter is engaged.
Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop, driving 5 MPH and applying the brakes, the anti- lock brake system activated. This caused an increased stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. Upon inspection the speed sensor hub was corroded due to road salt and was replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, anti-lock. The consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. The alternator failed. The rotors and brakes had to be replaced due to the rotors rusting from the inside. The rotors could not be turned because they were heavily rusted. The left power window failed, the manufacturer used a steel cable for the assembly, which allowed water to seep in which caused corrosion. The left rear outside axle was leaking. The A/C idler pulley and tensioner was making a loud noise. The right power window failed. The tires were cracking along the edges close to the rim. Grease leaked out from the cv joint. The rear oil seal was leaking. The rims were delaminating. The cd would not eject from the player. The ignition switch was replaced, the passenger windshield wiper was loose, the multi-function switch was replaced. The accelerator would stick sometimes and the driver side mirror was broken. Updated 07/10/06.
Dt: the contact noticed an ongoing consumption of windshield washer fluid. Upon further investigation he discovered the windshield washer hose cracked and was leaking fluid onto his battery. He took the vehicle to a dealer, who replaced the battery, windshield washer hose, and motor. The repairs were not covered by warranty and was made at the contact's expense.
Complaint received via e-mail. I have a 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd with 44,000 miles on it, and just had to have power steering pump replaced for the same reason, a broken shaft. My daughter backed it out of my driveway, and with no warning, lost steering and brakes, and almost hit the telephone pole across the street. I have had so many problems with that truck since I have owned it. Transmission had to be replaced, broken rocker arm in the engine, windshield wipers breaking, horn blowing fuses, u-joint had to be replaced.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming in from the vents. Consumer pulled over, and vehicle caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department to extinguished the fire. Police report was taken. Consumer had the vehicle towed home. Requested by the insurance company.
2001 chevrolet silverado has had a history of problems. *mr the fuel pump was replaced and was diagnosed by k-s fuel injection as being the cause of the engine lights and low power, the was a fuel leak in which the rear housing was cracked and leaking oil, the transfer case and the driveshafts were removed, the front wheel bearing was noisy and was replaced, the upper ball joint was bad, and a faulty "nsdu" switch was replaced.
Alternator does not charge after startup on days when outside temp.<30 deg f. Takes up to 90sec. Depending on temp. To start charging... I am afraid it won't charge one of these times, and leave me stranded. Dealer says this is normal for new vehicles, although I or other mechanics I've brought it to have ever heard of this. I am the second owner of this vehicle (40k mi) and my warranty is up in 1000 mi.so I would like this to be taken care of now, before something happens, but chevrolet dealer won't acknowlege the problem. Although they did replace one of the batteries when my mechanic found it to be bad. I had to bring it back twice to the dealer before they admitted one of the batteries was leaking, corroded, tested bad , and replaced it, thought that might solve the charging problem but did not.
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