2001 Chevrolet Silverado: check engine light

Filed Sep 19, 2013 · Engine · 189,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2013 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · MI

So there I was driving, and I noticed the engine rpms coming up and then going right down...which I have seen when the truck runs hot. A few hours later while still driving (and the rpms thing happen a few times) the engine rpms started to climb and wouldn't stop...I let of the gas, back on...climbing then they redlinedat 7000rpm...then I had no power, I had a transport on my [xxx] and traffic coming the other way at 11pm at night. I had no 4th gear, no 3rd gear....300yds down the road the engine light came on, and I figured I blew the oil pump or water pump. Just missed getting creamed by the transport. Got to the side of the road, popped the hood...looked around...couldn't see anything...coolant was fine, engine oil was fine...got in tried 1st, 1st worked, tried 2nd, 2nd worked, tried 3rd and ...nothing. I drove home in 2nd. Plugged in the code reader, got p0300x2,p0757x2,p1870. Check it out next day...sure enough I blew a transmission line...drain the fluid which was badly burnt...I knew I was screwed...why were the lines not made of stainless steel...and why was/are\is there no low fluid warning light on the transmission fluid!? I got one on the engine oil, gasoline,coolant, windshield washer fluid...none on brakes and none on tranny fluid...this is unacceptable! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 1, 2012 · Engine · 30,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The technician stated that the crank shaft position sensor would have to be replaced. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling) that may have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Engine · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado. In 2006, the crankshaft position sensor was replaced at the contact's expense because the engine would repeatedly stall. Three years later, he noticed that the engine warning light would illuminate sporadically on the instrument panel accompanied by rough idling. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for any repairs. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 80,000 miles · MO

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 silverado pickup. The contact stated that every 2000 to 3000 miles while driving at 50 MPH the engine would lose power momentarily, and then start back up. The contact would sometimes have to pull over on the road and restart the vehicle. The failure became more and more frequent. He took the vehicle to three or four different dealers, and they could not duplicate or diagnose the failure. The contact determined that the failure was due to the ignition and had it repaired, after being told he would be reimbursed the contact has not received the reimbursement. Also the brake light and ABS lights turn on intermittently when driving without applying the brakes. This failure had occurred ten times.*ak the transmission, fuel gauge sending unit, the right power window all had to be replaced. The engine light illuminated. Updated 03/07/07.

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 Mar 21, 2005 · Transmission · 103,892 miles · OR

Received letter from gm regarding possible engine light coming on. When it did come on several times, went to dealer, and they replaced fuel pressure regulator on gm. A month later, at freeway speeds transmission failed and went to neutral, almost causing an accident with several trucks. Limped home after several occurrences of same thing by stopping and totally restarting and moving on until another failure. (approx. 15 times) went to dealer and gm now replaced the injector pump assembly. Brought the vehicle home, parked it for 5 days and then started it up the transmission wouldn't engage and then suddenly "clanked" into gear and then disengaged into neutral. Stopped engine, restarted and then drove to dealer, who said gm wouldn't participate, saying it was now transmission problem and no longer warranted. The dealer installed a drain back kit in the transmission at my expense. The dealer had a bulletin from gm regarding this very problem. It is my contention that the engine (fuel pump regulator, injector pump assembly) problem put exsessive pressure upon the transmission and the computer kicked it into neutral causing the failure of the drain back, requiring a modification kit. I contacted gm, explained the situation and they flatly refused to participate in the repair.

Filed Nov 19, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · MI

While driving check engine and the battery light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but a mile down the highway, vehicle stalled for the second time. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Engine · MI

Engine light stays on all the time. Consumer feels there may be a serious problem with engine because oil needs to be changed every 7000 miles. Please provide any further information.