2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 18, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · ID

Truck just shuts off while driving. As if the key was turned off and then won't turn back on. It has happend 3 times in the last 3 weeks where I am driving and it completely just shuts off. Can't get it to start back up and have to tow it home, it will then turn on and run for a few days and shuts off while driving

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Engine · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact had to make several attempts to restart the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer provided no recommended solution other than taking the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 17, 2017 · Engine · 36,041 miles · CA

Crankshaft position failed completely.. The vehicle stalled while driving down a mountain pass, would not re-start until after it cooled down. No power steering or power brakes were available during this time due to engine failure. Same issue as your recall campaign #07v521000 and the gm recall campaign #06083

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Engine · 83,500 miles · CA

The crankshaft position sensor has failed the vehicle runs rough. The engine stalls, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.

Filed Aug 11, 2016 · Engine · 35,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning and the battery warning light also illuminated. The contact had to wait for the engine to cool down before the vehicle could be restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 65,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet 2500 hd. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 96,000 miles · WI

The vehicle stalled while driving down a ramp to highway 41. Power brakes and steering did not work as the engine was dead. The vehicle had to be cranked repeatedly to get it to restart. This was the first incident that I remember, but it happened again many times over the years without warning. Finally this year after some research I found that the problem was caused by a faulty crank position sensor. I learned there was a recall (the federal safety agency - ea06016) for this but gm said my vehicle was not covered by it even though it was the same problem identified in the recall. I have read reports of others that had the same failure but gm has refused to fix saying the vehicle was not included in the recall. I believe the recall should be expanded as this is a serious problem that could cause an accident. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced and the problem has been solved. I have the old sensor if needed for testing.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Engine · 114,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle idled roughly, causing the engine to stall. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that the VIN was not included under the federal safety agency campaign number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Engine · 99,000 miles · MT

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.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NC

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.

Filed Jul 29, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 78,000 miles · MO

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