2001 Chevrolet Silverado body problems

Filed Sep 4, 2013 · Body, Brakes · 211,409 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that he noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle and onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the sub frame and brake lines were corroded. The mechanic attempted to put the vehicle on the lift but and as the lift began to rise, the vehicle began to crack. The vehicle was not repairable. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 211,409.

Filed Nov 5, 2010 · Body · 68,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, there was a loud noise and the spare tire fell from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the contact would be responsible for the part that would hold the spare tire up. The contact repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were approximately 68,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2005 · Body · VA

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the repair recall 04v129000 repairs concerning tailgate support cable. Consumer stated that dealer replaced the parts with other defective parts.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Body · 69,000 miles · KY

I received a safety recall notice from general motors in april 2004 indicating the tailgate cables on a 2001 chevrolet silverado I purchased were defective and would be replace when new ones become available. Both cables without warning in july 2004 while I was sitting on the tailgate. Luckily, I was not injured. But the potential for injury exists. I did fall to the ground. The cables were replaced by gm free of charge with the same style. I have contacted gm recently (feb. 8 & 9, 2005) about the permanent replacement cables. They have informed me this vehicle is not part of the recall to replace the cables even though mine have failed before and I received a recall notice.

Filed Jan 13, 2005 · Body · 50,000 miles · IN

While loading items onto the vehicle the tailgate strap cables broke without warning. As a owner fell on the ground and suffered from back and knee injuries. Please provide additional information.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Body · 43,000 miles · FL

The rear hatchback window will not close tightly. This would allow water to leak into the rear window of the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Body · 14,000 miles · WV

The tailgate cables failed constantly. The tailgate straps broke and bent the hinges. Both hinges were replaced and a new tailgate was installed. *bf the left rear tail gate broke. The tail gate fell on the bumper and bent both hinges on the right side scratching the tail gate. The plastic seal leaked. The cable was rusted. The right strap had too much slack and was not holding any weight on the tail gate. *sc

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Body · IN

While driving strap to the tailgate sheared off. Consumer noticed that while the vehicle was parked the tailgate, cables, and tools were removed from the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that the tailgate and cables will not be replaced due to a manufacturing decision.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Body · 37,000 miles · MI

2001 chevrolet silverado has broken tailgate straps and I was informed by gm to call my local dealer immediately and have them replaced. Kool chevorlet of grand rapids would not honor this, and told me I would have to purchase them. When I asked what happens if it false off they said it was gmc problem .saftey is obviously not a concern here.I called to make a appointment like my gm documentstated and they stated that I would have to purchase the straps and stated they would still have to be replaced because they were defective.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Body · WI

While loading equipmenttailgate dropped unexpectedly. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that tailgate cables broke, and needed to be replaced.