2001 Chevrolet Silverado: engine failure

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Engine · MO

Fax fwd ltr fm (mo) re 2001 chevrolet silverado pickup truck uncontrolled engine failure, constituent's vehicle VIN was not included in recall notice but consumer experienced similar recall issues, reply to kansas city, mo ofc. *kb the consumer stated in the summer of 2008 while driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. He was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road and eventually it started again. There were no more problems until april 2009. The consumer was driving home from work, when suddenly the vehicle stalled again. Finally, a minute later the vehicle started again. The consumer took the vehicle to aamoco and upon diagnosis, the consumer was instructed to take the vehicle to a chevrolet dealer, because a code displayed, which directed them to a safety recall. The recall was in reference to a crankshaft position sensor that could intermittently, or fail completely. The consumer went to the dealer and explained the situation. The dealer did in fact agree the problem was a defective crankshaft position sensor, but chevrolet refused to pay for the repairs, because his VIN was not included in the recall. *jb updated 10/06/10.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Engine · OH

Consumer is requesting that a new engine be installed in the 2001 chevrolet silverado to rectify the oil consumption problem.*mr the consumer stated the vehicle burned 1 quart of oil within 1,000 miles.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Engine · 51,000 miles · CA

The consumer stated the engine failed while driving through an intersection. As a result, the steering failed as well. Please provide additional information.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Electrical · 48,000 miles · NJ

On 3 separate occasions when consumer put the keys into ignition and turned the dashboard lights illuminated, but the engine failed to engage. Dealership indicated that this was due to the security system not recognizing the key.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Fuel system · 61,400 miles · WV

While driving at 30 MPH, the engine failed without warning. *ak the gas gauge did not work at times. The dealer stated a defective fuel module caused the engine to fail.

Filed May 11, 2003 · Engine · 36,950 miles · IN

Last year my truck started developing a pause in the engine. I had my local dealer investigate the problem. They stated the fuel injectors needed cleaned so they put in an additive. They stated that the problem was normal after 15,000 miles. A little while longer my wife was driving me to the airport (two hours from my home) during the trip the truck started making the same noise and having the same hesitation problems but with a little more vengeance. When we arrived a the airport we had turned the vehicle off so that I could unload my travel bags. My wife tried to start the truck to leave and could not get it going. I had to leave to catch my flight leaving my wife at the curb with a defective vehicle. I did give her the information for roadside assistance. She contacted roadside help and the truck was towed to a local dealer. They were not able to get the vehicle started and fixed so they got my wife a rental and arrangements were made for the dealer to fix the truck and I would return after my trip to pick it up. During the time I had been gone I had found out through my wife that the dealer felt there was a cracked block and would have the truck fixed for me. On my arrival back in indianapolis I made my way to the dealer. Thinking I had a somewhat new engine. In fact I was told that their prognosis was wrong and that it was just a oxygen sensor that had failed. It was good as new! Well here I am not even a year later and having the same problems. This time with all three kids and my wife in the truck and returning from toledo. 30 minutes on the side of the road at night, until it started and limped it home.