2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: won't start

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 1, 2010 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · 00

Truck stalled in traffic in drive gear. Would not start without a short cool down period. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced by g.m.

Filed Sep 3, 2008 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · ID

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.

Filed Nov 21, 2007 · Engine · 22,990 miles · KY

Truck died at 60 MPH. Lost all power for few seconds then started again. Then would not start for 2 weeks. Finally got it to start and put on scanner it said to replace crankshaft position sensor. Replaced it myself and truck running great.mc

Filed Jul 22, 2007 · Engine · 146,923 miles · NV

Engine stall while driving. The engine stalls without notice while driving and at times will not start for several tries. After using a personal diagnostic tool I found the problem to be a crankshaft position sensor malfunction. This is definitely a safety problem because when the engine stalls at 75mph down the interstate and no power steering to help you safely exit the roadway with minimal breaking ability, this should be a concern and recall! The part at a gm dealership is 110.00 and the charge to get it replaced is not known at this time.

Filed Oct 1, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · KS

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2006 · Engine · 122,000 miles · MN

Motor completely shut off at 70 MPH, lost power steering and power braking. Motor would not start in neutral. Had to cross through traffic to the shoulder and stop before motor would start again. Happened 4 times in 3 days. Brought vehicle to dealer and dealer told me it was the crank sensor, they have had to do it before.

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · NY

2001 chevrolet 2500hd. 8.1 liter motor, allison transmission. The truck has multiple problems that the dealer is refusing to acknowledge and fix. *la -hard starting when hot. When the vehicle is driven and parked for 10 minutes, it will not start. Engine turns over, but does not fire. After an additional 2-3 minute wait, it will eventually start. This happens on a regular basis. Dealer had the truck for 1 week and claims he can not reproduce the problem. They suggested replacing parts with no garantee of the fix. -exhaust failing. The exhaust was replaced under warranty due to loose baffles. It is failing again with the same problem. Dealer again claims the noise is normal. -excessive oil consumption. I had it in for this problem. The dealer changed the oil and had me come in every 500 miles to check the oil level. It used 1 1/2 quarts in 3,000 miles. This is normal to use this much oil. How ever I tow a trailer and plow snow with this vehicle. During these times of towing and plowing, the truck uses 3-4 quarts of oil in 3,000 miles. There are no obvious leaks. The dealer again claims there is no problem. This vehicle was purchased with the large motor and heavy duty transmission specifically for the type of work I expect it to do.