Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Truck just shuts off while driving. as if the key was turned off and then won't turn back on. it has happend 3 times in the last 3 weeks where i am driving and it completely just shuts off. can't get it to start back up and have to tow it home, it will then turn on and run for a few days and shuts off while driving

While driving down the highway @ 75mph the vehicle shut off. this has now happened multiple times and is a safety issue. while in traffic vehicles are having to make quick adjustments to avoid hitting my vehicle and for their safety. i called this into our local chevy dealership here in colorado springs co along with calling chevrolet recall center to be told that my vehicle is not on their list. well apparently it should be along with all the other 2001 2500 hd silverado's that are experiencing this problem.

The instrument panel(speedometer, fuel gauge, etc.) is completely inoperable. i've read a ton forums that many owners are having or were(since paid out-of-pocket) having the same problem. gm/chevrolet has reported that the cost for repair is $500. let me also add, this problem isn't in just my particular model and year, but newer models as well. this is huge safety problem being the operator of the vehicle doesn't know the speed of his vehicle. *tr

Starting the truck start driving at different speeds and the truck just shuts down. let the truck sit for a few minutes and it will restart. search the internet and talked to the local dealership mechanics and they all said that the crank sensor is the problem. *tr

My 2001 chevy with the 8100 engine would stall at speed and also at idle. the at-speed stall would restart on its own within 3 or 4 seconds. the at-idle stall would require some engine cranking but it would restart.(odometer reading was 105,000km)there is a recall for this engine (crank positioning sensor)however my vin is outside of the recall. dealer not sure what to do. i had them replace the sensor at my expense. this move resolved the stall problem. it has never stalled again. question: why would my vin not be included in the recall....same symptoms ...same solution as the recall ! *tr

I have a 2001 2500 hd chevrolet with the 8.1 liter engine. the vehicle will stall in traffic and will not start again. the truck will run rough sometimes will start after a cool down period. this is a very dangerous situation with it stalling in traffic. this is the crankshaft sensor which is covered for same pickup with same engine out of a different plant. they say even though it is the same faulty part my pickup is not covered because it is from a different plant. this almost caused a accident while i was driving as it stalled as i was making a turn. *tr

Instrument cluster inoperative. volts gauge would read low. i had it checked out and the battery was providing the proper 13.8 volts. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. while passing two tractor trailers at 55 mph, the vehicle shut off. the contact was able to slow the vehicle down and maneuver to the shoulder. he waited until the vehicle restarted. the dealer stated that the ignition sensor was faulty and a hole would need to be cut in the floorboard to make the necessary repairs. the contact refused to sustain more damage to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 70,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while approaching a stop, driving 5 mph and applying the brakes, the anti- lock brake system activated. this caused an increased stopping distance. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. upon inspection the speed sensor hub was corroded due to road salt and was replaced. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v379000, regarding the service brakes, anti-lock. the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. the alternator failed. the rotors and brakes had to be replaced due to the rotors rusting from the inside. the rotors could not be turned because they were heavily rusted. the left power window failed, the manufacturer used a steel cable for the assembly, which allowed water to seep in which caused corrosion. the left rear outside axle was leaking. the a/c idler pulley and tensioner was making a loud noise. the right power window failed. the tires were cracking along the edges close to the rim. grease leaked out from the cv joint. the rear oil seal was leaking. the rims were delaminating. the cd would not eject from the player. the ignition switch was replaced, the passenger windshield wiper was loose, the multi-function switch was replaced. the accelerator would stick sometimes and the driver side mirror was broken. updated 07/10/06. *jb

Engine stall without notice. will not start without notice will die at idle without notice. stalls vary. may stall 3 times a day or go weeks without stalling. tried putting in a new computer. did not help. spent a lot of money trying to find the problem. i am pissed. still not fixed. *jb

The fuel gauge will show empty even if the tank is full. it will go from below empty and the low fuel light will come on and then if you rock the vehicle back and forth it will read the proper amount. *tr

While driving consumer noticed smoke coming in from the vents. consumer pulled over, and vehicle caught on fire. consumer called the fire department to extinguished the fire. police report was taken. consumer had the vehicle towed home. requested by the insurance company. *ak

2001 chevrolet silverado has had a history of problems. *mr the fuel pump was replaced and was diagnosed by k-s fuel injection as being the cause of the engine lights and low power, the was a fuel leak in which the rear housing was cracked and leaking oil, the transfer case and the driveshafts were removed, the front wheel bearing was noisy and was replaced, the upper ball joint was bad, and a faulty "nsdu" switch was replaced. *sc

alternator does not charge after startup on days when outside temp.<30 deg f. takes up to 90sec. depending on temp. to start charging... i am afraid it won't charge one of these times, and leave me stranded. dealer says this is normal for new vehicles, although i or other mechanics i've brought it to have ever heard of this. i am the second owner of this vehicle (40k mi) and my warranty is up in 1000 mi.so i would like this to be taken care of now, before something happens, but chevrolet dealer won't acknowlege the problem. although they did replace one of the batteries when my mechanic found it to be bad. i had to bring it back twice to the dealer before they admitted one of the batteries was leaking, corroded, tested bad , and replaced it, thought that might solve the charging problem but did not.