2001 Chevrolet Silverado electrical problems

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Electrical · 116,400 miles · CA

Warning lights started flashing in the information center, starting with ABS warning, then cycled through the rest of the warnings. The instrument panel gauges and gear selector , mileage display, and all other digital lighting shuts off. Functions then turn back on, then off. It continues this cycle throughout the time the vehicle is running. I consider this a dangerous situation as when all driving information shuts down, it leaves driver with no clue of speed of travel, level of fuel, in which gear the vehicle is in, etc. Etc.

Filed Jul 25, 2012 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns 2001 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis however he was told it that the failure was caused by a security issue and the cause could have been a variety of failures. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 160,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · SC

On the 2001 chevy silverado I own the fuel gauge does not read the right amount it shows full then empty. My family has 4 of these model trucks all together and all of them are doing the same thing. While I was driving down the highway my fuel gauge read half a tank and I ran out of fuel in the left lane. My vehicle was almost rear ended by a semi truck. Luckily I was able to get to the side of the road before causing a accident. This is a major problem on alot of these model trucks.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Starting problem, fails to start when in park 6 out of 20 times have to take out of park turn key while putting in park. Paid to have new cable and adjusted,work fine for about week then started doing the same thing. Problem daily.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving less than 55 MPH, the contact smelled a chemical odor. She had a cigarette in the ashtray and smoke appeared from behind the ashtray. She attempted to remove the ashtray, but it was too hot to grab. She rolled the windows down and the instrument panel caught fire. A nearby service station attendant was able to extinguish the fire. It was determined that the fire was not caused by the cigarette. A police report was filed. The VIN was unable to be entered. The failure and current mileages were over 150,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 76,000 miles · OH

When coming to a full stop,speed less than 10 MPH. Could not stop, and sounded like brake shoes needed replaced. After replacing shoes, still same sound. More work on brakes, no improvement still. Then talked to muffler brothers, franklin ohio. Also gas gage acting up.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 45,900 miles · NC

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted every time the engine stalled. Also, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the crankshaft sensor would have to be replaced. Updated 9/13/2006 - the crankshaft sensor was replaced but that did not correct the stalling problem. The check engine light did not come on the last time the vehicle stalled.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical · 40,300 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated at various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle did not restart and was towed to the dealership who replaced the distributor cap and rotor three times, but the problem persisted.

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the positive post on the battery fractured causing acid to leak onto the vehicle and the driveway. The contact replaced the battery. The dealer has been alerted.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · WI · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while turning the vehicle around, the vehicle became anchored and the grass below erupted in flames. Since the vehicle could not be moved; the vehicle also became inflamed. The contact obtained a fire extinguisher and quenched the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop for repairs caused by the fire.