The exhaust manifolds have 6 broken bolts causing a great deal of emissions control. I have spoke with many chevy owners and they are experiencing the same issues. Now we have to replace our catalytic converter this really should be a recall or suit for gm/chevy to fix these problems.I thank you for your time and would like some feed back at [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 engine complaints
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While driving at any speed, engine will suddenly shut off, requiring me to pull off the road (without the use of the power steering) and to wait a few minutes to restart the engine. Had one close call, as someone behind me had not noticed my truck slowing suddenly. They had to make a quick adjustment to avoid me. This engine failure has happened about 10 or twelve times. Doing research has found the problem to almost certainly be the crankshaft positioning sensor. Chevrolet tells me that my VIN number is not on the recall list. As this is a safety problem, why would only a certain number of trucks be recalled to be fixed?
First incident: vehicle driven 100 miles and then shut off for about 6 hours. Started right up and moved about 100 yards and shut off for about 30 minutes. Tried to start it and wouldn't start. After about 15 minutes, it started and vehicle driven home without further problem. Second incident, vehicle stall while moving in city traffic (about 35 MPH). Came to a stop at the bottom of a busy underpass near a major intersection. I called 911 and asked that a wrecker be dispatched. As 911 waiting for a response from the wrecker company (two to three minutes), the vehicle started and I returned to my residence. Scan with obd device indicated crankshaft position sensor failure. Internet research of the problem confirms. Your investigation ea06-016 and subsequent the federal safety agency campaign number 07v521000 crankshaft position sensor indicates a safety recall. For some reason, gm (denny menholt chevrolet) as well as your website, indicates no recalls on this vehicle. I have an appointment at the above dealership on 10/22 to have the cps replaced. Why isn't my vehicle part of the recall? The stall while moving at 35 MPH was dangerous and the repair is expensive! Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you.
While driving the truck would experience a shut down and loss of power.merolllis chevrolet in east pt., michigan, became very defiant,and refused to acknowledge that there was a problem.before [xxx] became ceo, [xxx] contacted her office via handwritten communique.iris contact [xxx] in dec,2013,and an appointment was to be arrange w/engineer but never happened. [xxx] stopped driving vehicle,excellent condition w/19000 miles.[xxx] was in fear of life while operating vehicle..updated 10/22/14 -bf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) updated 4/8/2015*js
My 2001 chevy silverado 2500hd with the 8.1 engine will stall at anytime. It has happened when sitting idle, taking off from a light, and I've even had it happen doing 50 MPH. I refuse to let someone borrow my truck because I'm afraid they will panic and get in an accident. It is especially dangerous since you lose power steering and basically have no control of the vehicle. Sometimes I can drive for 50 miles and not have a problem and other times it will stall twice in 30 minutes. So there seems to be no rhyme or reason. I do not understand why there has not been a recall issued for this problem.
Going down the highway at approx 60 miles per hour. Truck turned off. This has happened several times. All electrical appears to be working. Other trucks with same model year had a recall under gm recall no. 06083. I have the same engine but they say mine is not subject to the recall.
My 13 year old daughter complained of headaches. After narrowing it down we realized it only happened after riding in my 2001 silverado. On investigation found exhaust manifold bolts broken off, exhaust manifold warped and severely leaking exhaust into cab. Manufacturer is no help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle returned to normal function after being restarted and was taken to a mechanic for diagnostic testing. The dealer advised that the 02 sensor had failed however, the 02 sensor did not cause the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving uphill at 55 MPH, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000 and the current vehicle mileage was 88,000. Updated 08/27/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times while the contact was driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed of a recall for the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was also informed that his VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.
Broken exhaust manifold bolts.
1. Brake line (rear) corroded at plastic retaining clip located approx halfway toward the rear axle, lost braking effectiveness no accident 2. Transmission cooling line corroded at plastic retaining clip, leaked fluid, was repaired without causing any other damage within 3 weeks of incident (1) above. 3. Brake line (front left) corroded at plastic retaining clip causing loss of braking effectiveness at 30 MPH, no accident, date of occurrence 9/18/2012 mileage 110k.
The rear exhaust manifold bolts are broken on my truck. From a few shops I talked to this happens to a lot of gm v8's like my 6.0l. One exhaust shop told me every "silverado/seirra" with a v8 around 1999-2002 has one or more manifold bolt broke off. I just cant imagine that gm can send out vehicles that they know are defective. They fixed this on later models with larger manifold bolts. But screw the guy who has an older truck, right? This should be investigated, and gm should be forced to repair this at no cost or a discounted cost.
While driving the engine died. It took several attempts to restart. While driving, the engine died two or three more times. Restarted and ran trouble free for a few days. A week or two later it took several attempts to start the engine. It finally started and ran trouble free for a week or so. This cycle has repeated over the past month or so. I looked up the issue on your web sight and noted a recall for this very problem. I contacted the local dealer and was told there were no recalls for my vehicle. I contacted gm and was told the same thing.
4 bolts on the exhaust manifold sheared ( broken).
Found 4 out of 12 exhaust manifold mounting bolts broken.
Exhaust manifold leak bolts have rusted and broke off.
My vehicle would stall out on me at any time for about 2 months it didn't matter what speed I was doing or where I was it would stall out so I would have to coast to the side of the road with no power steering and wait to crank the vehicle back up. Then december 23 2008 I was on my way home and it completely stopped I couldn't get it to crank battery was completely dead and it was at night on a highway. I took it to every dealer ship and every mechanic and noone could tell me what was wrong with it. Finally I looked online at recalls and found that there is a recall for the exact make and model of my vehicle but when I called gmc they told me that there was no recall for my vehicle so I went and paid out of my own pocket to fix this problem. This is a major problem that they have found but aren't doing anything about it for me I mean if they have the recall already for the same vehicle then why isn't my vehicle included?
Broken exhaust manifold bolts.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 66 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The failure occurred intermittently at different speeds. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The federal safety agency recall campaign number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While the contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, approaching a traffic stop signal, the brake pedal was engaged and the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted after waiting a few moments. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they recommended the crankshaft position sensor be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall related to the similar defect for the model year 2001 silverado, which was under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle would intermittently stall while parked or while driving at various speeds. The vehicle would continue as normal once restarted. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. He was able to coast the vehicle from the roadway and restart. The failure would recur sporadically and oftentimes, the contact was unable to immediately restart the vehicle. The failure was intermittent and became more frequent over time. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the crankshaft position sensor. The manufacturer was not willing to offer any assistance. The current mileage was approximately 113,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was shifted into neutral and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure eight to ten times over a course of two months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure. The contact stated he referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) and was advised by the dealer and the manufacturer that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not inspected for the failure by the dealer and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 57,000 and the current mileage was 58,000. Updated 5/2/11 *cn updated 05/13/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500hd. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle had to cool down before it would restart again. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the crank shaft had failed. The vehicle was inspected and repaired by a dealer who replaced the crank shaft sensor. The failure mileage was 65,000.
2001 chevrolet silverado. Consumer states vehicle stalled and power and brakes became inoperable *tgw the consumer learned a recall had been issued for the exact problem he experienced regarding the crankshaft position sensor. However, he was denied reimbursement by gm who stated his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact waited for one hour before the vehicle would restart and resume normal operation; however, while traveling the stalling failure recurred. In addition, the failure occurred on a separate occasion and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the crank shaft position sensor would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Noise and exhaust leak. Exhaust manifold nuts broke on 2001 chevy 6 liter. Engine only has 90,000 miles. Repair cost over $1,000 to fix both sides.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. He was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The dealer replaced the battery but to no avail. The contact stated the failure would only occur in dry weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the failure persisted. Most recently, the failure recurred and the vehicle independently restarted. The dealer advised that the crank shaft would need to be replaced to correct the failure. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) but was unable to confirm if his VIN was included in the recall. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that after 10 to 15 seconds the vehicle would start and perform as if the failure never occurred. The vehicle also stalled at a complete stop and at times the vehicle failed to restart. The dealer was contacted and stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000, engine and engine cooling. The failure was diagnosed by a mechanic stating that it was the crankshaft position sensor that was faulty. No repairs were made when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 56000 and the current mileage was 61900.
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