15 of the
1,048 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado are about the
doors, latches and locks — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
36,475 miles.
D
15
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Latch
1280.0%
Lock
213.3%
Latches/Locks/Linkages
16.7%
Doors, Latches & Locks across every Chevrolet Silverado year
I WAS DRIVING NORMALLY, DOWN MY DRIVEWAY, AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, AND MY SPARE TIRE DETACHED AND FELL OFF THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY TRUCK WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE CABLE HOLDING THE TIRE IN PLACE BROKE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. MY SPARE TIRE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE ATTACHED TO MY VEHICLE. IF THIS HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED.
NHTSA complaint #10357203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 23,500 milesTallmadge, OH
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
2001 CHEVY SILVERADO FULL SIZE PICKUP TRUCK WITH LONG BED. TAILGATE LATCHES FAILED IN SEPT 2004. CARGO SHIFTED AGAINST TAILGATE AND TAILGATE OPENED ALLOWING PARTIAL CARGO TO FALL OUT ON HIGHWAY 60 SOUTH IN PA, SOUTH OF THE PA TURNPIKE. NO PRIOR WARNING OR OTHER TYPE OF FAILURE. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR CARGO BUT COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IF HIGH TRAFFIC. SEVERAL FAILURES SINCE WHILE JUST DRIVING WITH ON CARGO. 25000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND ONLY 3 YS OLD.
NHTSA complaint #10098398 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dunkirk, MD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
WHILE LOADING THE VEHICLE TAILGATE DROPPED OPEN AND PROCEEDED TO FALL OFF. FORTUNATE NOBODY WAS HURT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10089404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 29,459 milesSandusky, OH1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
WHILE DRIVING TAILGATE OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER SUFFERED A BRUISE AND SWELLING IN HIS RIGHT HAND WHICH OCCURRED BEFORE THE LATCHES FAILED COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #10071561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,200 milesMadison Heights, MI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY THE TAILGATE DROPPED OPEN AND PROCEEDED TO FALL OFF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE WRITTEN ESTIMATE I RECEIVED QUOTED $1045.48 TO REPAIR ALL THE DAMAGE. I AM THANK FULL TO GOD THAT IT WAS EARLY IN THE MORNING AND THERE WAS NOON BEHIND US AND I DIDN'T HAVE A LOAD ON THE TAILGATE! IT COULD OF BEEN A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #10060275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,200 milesMadison Heights, MI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY THE TAILGATE DROPPED OPEN AND PROCEEDED TO FALL OFF MY VEHICLE. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE WRITTEN ESTIMATE I RECEIVED QUOTED $1045.48 TO REPAIR ALL THE DAMAGE. I AM THANK FULL TO GOD THAT IT WAS EARLY IN THE MORNING AND THERE WAS NOON BEHIND US AND I DIDN'T HAVE A LOAD ON THE TAILGATE! IT COULD OF BEEN A FATALITY.
NHTSA complaint #10060275 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Haslet, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
BOTH TAILGATE CABLES BROKE ON MY TRUCK BEFORE IT WAS 3 YRS. OLD. IT COST $30 TO REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10058958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 33,000 milesBelmont, MI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
SUPPORT CABLES FOR MY TAILGATE BOTH BROKEN WITHEN 3 YEARS OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLE. I BLAMED MY SON OF LETTING IT DROP BUT AFTER READING A ARTICLE IN THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS I REALIZE IT IS A MAJOR DEFECT AND G.M. OWES ME REPLACMENT PARTS AND A APOLOGY.
NHTSA complaint #10058889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Honokaa, HI
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
BOTH TAILGATE CABLE OF 2001 CHEVY SILVERADO SNAPPED WHILE OFF-LOADING RUBBISH INTO COUNTY RUBBISH DUMP TRAILER. INCIDENT GAVE ME A GOOD SCARE AND COULD HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD IF I DID NOT REGAIN MY BALANCE AND FELL 10' INTO THE TRAILER FULL OF DANGEROUS OBJECTS. NO SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE TAILGATE AS IT MADE CONTACT WITH THE BUMPER. UPON CLOSER LOOK AT THE CABLES, IT APPEARS THAT ONLY A FEW STRANDS (AND THE VINYL SHEATHING) WERE KEEPING THE CABLE TOGETHER. THE REST OF THE STRANDS SHOWED SEVERE CORROSION. TOOK THE CABLE TO LOCAL DEALER BUT THEY WOULD NOT EVEN LOOK AT IT BUT DID SAY THAT IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. THE TRUCK WAS PURCHASED 3 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS AGO. I HAD TO PAY $45 FOR THE PAIR. I BELIEVE THE CABLES SHOULD BE GOOD FOR THE LIFE OF THE TRUCK UNDER NORMAL USE.
NHTSA complaint #10058354 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,900 milesBrooks City Base, TX
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
I HAD A COOLER ON MY TAILGATE, WHEN I WENT TO CLIMB INTO MY BED BY STEPPING ON THE TAILGATE, BOTH CABLES SUPPORTING THE TAILGATE SNAPPED, SENDING ME AND THE COOLER ONTO THE GROUND.
NHTSA complaint #10054339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesPeculiar, MO1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
WHILE SITTING ON THE TAILGATE, BOTH TAILGATE STRAPS BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10047509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,950 milesSouthampton, MA
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD PICKUP, TAILGATE CABLE BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #10043900 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesMaryland Hts., MO1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
BROKEN TAILGATE CABLES ON MY 2001 SILVERADO.
NHTSA complaint #10043785 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesBoynton, OK1 injured
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
THE STRAPS FOR THE TAILGATE SNAPPED, AND CONSEQUENTLY CONSUMER WAS INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #10009496 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesEast Bend, NC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
THE STRAP THAT HOLDS UP THE LIFTGATE BROKE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, GATE COULD HAVE INJURED SOMEONE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB THE PARTS ARE BEING CHECKED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
NHTSA complaint #10002573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.