2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 transmission problems

Filed Sep 1, 2014 · Brakes, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · VA

Brake, fuel, transmission cooler, and power steering cooler lines became very rusty and eventually leaked. Most lines have been replaced at this point, and a few still need to be. I bought the truck used in september 2005 with 72,010 miles on it and problem had already started. Fuel level sensor has failed twice, and requires replacement again. Power window motors on both sides have each failed twice. Truck now has over 150,000 miles, and I'm only reporting because many of these same troubles appear to be common on later model chevy/gmc trucks.

Filed Mar 17, 2014 · Brakes, Transmission · 102,275 miles · NJ

I had just replaced the hub and bearing housing on the right front axle on my four wheel drive 2001 chevrolet hd2500 silverado pickup and was in the process of refilling and bleeding the air from the brake lines. During this process it appeared as if it was requiring more fluid than I had removed it was then that I noticed brake fluid dripping from the left front wheel well. To my surprise after removing the plastic wheel well cover I couldn't believe my eyes at what I saw, there were the brake lines either rusted away or delaminated. I have never experienced anything like this in over fifty years of repairing my own vehicles, I can only be thankful that I wasn't on the road towing my fifth wheel trailer when the brake lines failed in such a catastrophic manner. Since this happened late in october of 2013 I have yet to replace the brake lines, if you need pictures of the problem I can provide them to you.

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

Filed Jan 17, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 36,000 miles · MD

Brake line failure. Abs system failure. Light for ABS and brake have been on and off since original purchase. Dealers could not eliminate the problem. Noticed rust on brake lines throughout. Currently all brake lines are covered in rust and leaking just prior to the ABS components on driver side middle frame rail. Brake lines are brittle to the touch. Currently the breaking system has no pressure. All fluid has leaked from the system. Service requested by dealer for noisy and leaking transfer case. Dealer applied grease to the drive shaft. Problem not resolved. While driving in 4 wheel drive, the transfer case experienced a catastrophic failure. Unit was extremely hot and the gears were ground out. To my knowledge gm is and was aware that the transfer case fluid pumps were wearing a hole in the case from the inside. Now know as "pump rub". Dealers had opportunities to repair and or replace and failed to act to resolve the known damage.

Filed Sep 19, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 107,895 miles · MA

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.

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 Jun 23, 2010 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH uphill, the transmission independently shifted down. The vehicle would not accelerate and then stalled. The contact parked the vehicle and proceeded to a auto parts store where he purchased circlip and installed it in the vehicle. He was then able to get the vehicle to shift into first and second gear. The dealer was notified and they stated he would need to replace the transmission or have it rebuilt at his expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not driven since the incident. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 47,000 miles · OH

2001 chevy silverado 2500 hd 50,000 miles hydraulic brake lines are excessively rusted and have failed I am now in the process of having to replace all brake lines from the master cylinder to the wheels. Brake lines broke when coming to a stop. Frame is also excessively rusted. In november 2009 all allison transmission line were rusted through and also needed to be replaced as well as the cooler coil.

Filed Dec 21, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 126,500 miles · PA

Crankshaft sensor defective. 2001 chevrolet 2500hd silverado 8.1l VIN g vehicle has had a on and off problem with running rough, erratic shifting, service engine soon light on or intermittent. Took to the dealer bought from, never able to find anything wrong. Said it might be crank sensor, but if its running o.k. Don't worry about it. This problem started in approx feb, 2004 and was last at the dealers spring 2007. 3 days it was there and they still could not even say if there was a problem. Engine light still on. Problem with the erratic shifting, rough running , engine light on continued until sept.2008 when the problem became very serious. Vehicle began to stall or simply just quit running all together. You would be driving at highway speeds or just local driving and the vehicle would simply shut down, leaving you with no brakes or steering. It could not be restarted until you stopped, let it sit for a sometimes up to 10 mins. Vehicle would do this 2-3 times a day, or weeks before doing it again. In july 2009 the problem became serious, where the vehicle would just shut of while just sitting at red lights or stop signs. My mechanic did a scan and dtc's for crank sensor and several others came up. It was thought that everything from broken wires to modules had to be checked. I subscribed to a online vehicle repair info site and immediately found a product safety recall #06083 12/11/2007 for vehicles with an 8.1l v-8 engine. The VIN numbers on my vehicle were higher than those in the recall, but the description of the problem fit exactly. My mechanic was showed the info and could not find anything on his service sight. It was decided to change the crank sensor. The vehicles performance increased 100% and the problem seems to be resolved. The old crank sensor was saved. Apparently g.m. Has many more vehicles out there with bad crank sensors than they acknowledge.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Tires, Transmission · 198 miles · CA

I just bought a used 2001 chevy silverado on 1/29/09 k2500 the ABS lights keep coming on and now my transmission is slipping or something when I get up to 65 MPH the truck starts vibrating and the transmission makes a loud clunk noise I only had the truck for a day then had to bring it back to have the knock sensor and the rattling noise checked they told me it was a hub that I had to pay for after they gave me a work order that was suppose to be fixed also the check engine light keeps coming on and they said that was also the knock sensor and said it was replaced but ten minutes after they fixed it the check engine light was on and the truck has been leaking oil that they said was fixed I would like help to see if I can get these problems fixed or my money back thank you