Model year guide

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 — representative photo
Representative photo

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Interior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #01V220000 · manufacturer #01050 · 26/06/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

Fix: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CH…

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
216.9–251.2 in
Width
96.1 in
Height
71.3–74.0 in
Wheelbase
133.1–166.9 in
Curb weight
5,655–6,678 lb
Front track
68.5 in
Rear track
74.8 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 — ranges cover the 6 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 trims & engines on record

Engines
6.6L 8-cyl

2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 vehicles on record

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2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet silverado 3500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.