2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2001

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (16%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (10%)

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (50%)

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

110360 mi

C $250
backing plates for parking brake replaced due to rust 
147560 mi

C $680
replaced all brake lines 
103000 mi

US $55
Right reat brake caliper needed replacing. Locked up. 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

111000 mi

US $600
Brakelines rotted out. One blew while towing boat on freeway in sudden slowdown. Frankly all lines in very rusted poor condition. Stainless steel should be REQUIRED. 
112000 mi After the above brake line was replaced I traded the car - to repair all the brake lines would have been very expensive. 
129300 mi

US $300
rusted steel lines replaced with copper lines. 
196000 mi

US $700
Brake line replacement due to corrosion. 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

108000 mi

US $65
Parking brake pedal assembly weak and needed to be replaced 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

270-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

75000 mi ABS light on, presumably sensor failure 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

190000 mi abs would come on at slow speed, sensors were replaced 

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2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

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