2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
15 City / 18 -20 HWY
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Horsepower
270 -285
Seats
5 -6
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alberto Y
Good old reliable Chevy trucks.
I drive a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ls extended cab and I love it perfect 5. 3 vortex engine v8 American muscle nothing like the sound of that ending roaring down any street god bless America.
accountCircle Donnie O
Dependable pickup truck!!
Has a lots of miles and the air doesn't work that great but it's a dependable truck
accountCircle Liz V
Chevy Silverado great condition and reliable. Drives six people comfortably.
I love my Chevy truck! The only thing that even makes me want a different car is that my truck requires a lot of fuel. Other than that I would have no reason to look for another choice in transportation. Chevrolet is a reliable maker.
accountCircle Crystal E
How it runs. What it takes to keep it running.
The extended cab is a must with a family of 4. The only thing I do not like is how much gas it uses. It has a lot of legroom for all passengers in the extended cab.
accountCircle Tanya E
Best (older) truck to own.
I've owned my 2001 Chevy Silverado for 1 year and I am extremely satisfied. I've had no major problems with this vehicle. It rides super nice. Actually, it rides better than my mates 2013 Chevy. The motor and transmission both are in great shape for having 200, 000 miles on them. The vortec engine, in my opinion, just cannot be matched. I have heated seats, which are so very nice to have in the winter! The truck also looks great. The body has been taken care of and has very minimal rust. I wouldn't trade this truck for anything!
accountCircle Beverly M
Absolutely great truck! I wouldn't have another one!
Great running truck. Great gas mileage. Great for traveling. I couldn't ask for a better truck. Love it
accountCircle Dorothy C
Has enough room to seat 6 comfortably. Hauling cargo is easy.
As long as you keep maintaining the vehicle it will last long time. I have owned a truck every since I have been driving. I just love Chevrolet trucks for their dependability.
accountCircle Cheryl R
Great gas mileage.i get almost 500 miles To each tank of gas around town.
Great gas mileage. Minor repairs. No rust.lots of room. Large bed.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rachel L
I do like the 4 door seats six there's enough room for a car seat in it.
I do not like 4 wheel drive hard for short people to get into. It gets lousy gas mileage. This is only my opinion.
accountCircle Kayla K
This Silverado is a very disappointing and expensive buy due to maintenance.
It is too old and too big I have to park away from people. The turns are way too wide, the battery dies too easy, and the truck guzzles has like nobody's business. I just hate it I want a new car asap. If you do get this car it takes $60 a week to gas up and you cannot go long distance at all or your going to be spending a lot of money.
accountCircle Wayne G
Do not buy a used Chevrolet Silverado
I have had to have the transmission worked on several times. The air has stopped working. The headliner is falling. The side mirrors don't work. The radio does not work. The gas hand does not work. The emergency brakes have rusted out the paint is peeling and the body is rusting. I will never buy a Chevrolet again.
accountCircle Mary J
Seems to run well for Its age.
It has a tendency at this age for the ignition casing to go bad and may need to replace if it hasn't been replaced yet.
accountCircle Charlton H
It has no four wheel drive and that it is a six cylinder
It is hard on gas the motor is too small it has started to rust a lot the instrument panel has started messing up
accountCircle Tracy T
Chevy tough truck like a rock.
My 2001 Chevy pickup is red and the paint is peeling off. The truck starts up fine, but tries to go dead when it's at a stop. Its comfortable for an older model vehicle. On the most part it has been a reliable vehicle. There are no power door locks or windows.
accountCircle Anne F
Good for hauling things to and from. It does well with heavy objects and is good for pulling a trailer.
It's been dependable, only with minor issues here and there. I like it because it gets me where I need to go, and I dislike it because over time annoying thing like a/c, or door handle decide to stop working.
accountCircle Josh B
Long-lasting rugged truck. Would recommend to anyone.
Bought the truck second hand for a great price. Have definitely got money's worth.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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270-285 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats
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270-285 HP 17-17 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LT
285 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Owner Reviews

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5 stars 55%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 2%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Becky M on March 28, 2021
The truck is still in good condition & would not have an issue selling it.
The Chevy has been a very reliable vehicle. Just recently had work done on air conditioning. This has been the only major repair I have had to do. Have also had oil changed and have kept up with maintenance. Body and paint are still in good condition.
accountCircle Sandra S on March 20, 2021
Its a truck and enough room for a good size family.
I like everything about my truck except that the air is not working.
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Ranks #10 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average owner rating of 4.38 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 17 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #3 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a combined MPG of 19 which ranks it #3 of 6 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 A Good Car?

Yes it has been very dependable. It's had few minor repairs. And even the minor luxury's that come with vehicles now a days still work.
Samantha S.
Yes I absolutely love mine. It is more reliable than our 2009 suburban and rarely needs to go into the shop for anything more than an oil change
L M.
Yes it is, rides smooth. Also, easy to keep up with parts. Stores always have parts in stock. It’s built to last.
Bianca C.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

It leaks oil quite a bit but no big deal to fix. But we have had to replace starter multiple times as long as you get a warranty on the part it's no problem.
Jennifer L.
Yes this truck is incredibly reliable and doesn’t require any maintenance other than oil changes regularly and the occasional tire change
Brenda J.
Having no problems. Only thing I keep up is tired, oil etc. everything is perfect as it is as long I keep it in good shape.
Brooklyn H.

Is The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 A Good Value?

I would say yes. I've had newer cars that quit me where this one still has yet to. And it's easy on the eyes.
Kathleen B.
It has good value. We bought mine for about $13k I would guess and we bought it brand new. Since then I have lifted it and made improvements to it, driving the value to increase on it
Hannah G.
2000. And yes it is amazing value. Radio still great quality. Interior is up to date. Never had a breakdown.
Matt T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Chevy silverado transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Silverado truck came standard with A4 speed automatic transmission. This transmission is going to need to run on Dexron ViAutomatic transmission fluid. This is the absolute most common type of...

What's the 2001 Chevy silverado steering wheel size?

Answer: Depending on Your specific configuration, it's possible that the steering wheel size of the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will vary. The diameter is generally in the range of 14-1/2 inches to 15-1/2 inches, and the...

What's the 2001 Chevy silverado rear differential fluid type?

Answer: The recommended fluid for the rear differential in a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12378261) or equivalent that meets GM's 9986115 specifications. You should...

What's the 2001 Chevy silverado rear differential fluid capacity?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Silverado rear differential fluid capacity is 2 quarts. To add more fluid to the car You will need to locate the rear axle shaft and find the fluid container. If You just need to put more in then...

What's the 2001 Chevy silverado fog light bulb size?

Answer: The 2001 Chevy Silverado comes standard with A880 fog light bulb size. This is a very common type of light bulb and You should be able to find it at most major auto parts stores. When Your fog lights are not...
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Safety & Reliability

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