Auto Parts Search
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
Learn how to repair a car or truck, install or remove parts, wire an engine, reset warning lights, replace fuel filter, fix auto body and more. Get Automotix DIY!Select Section
- Component Locations
- Wiring Diagrams
- Technical Service Bulletins
- Specifications
- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2000-02 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-02 GMC Denali & 2002 Cadillac Escalade
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS
Hard Pedal
- Internal vacuum leak.
- Faulty control valve.
- Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
- Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
- Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
- Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
- Faulty booster diaphragm.
- Restricted air filter element.
- Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
- Cracked or broken pow...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Install -> Rear -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Front
Remove
Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the following components:
- Propeller shafts
- Wheel drive shafts
- Pinion flanges
- Output shafts
Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
- If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer ca...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct, if required.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
- Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
- Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
- Remove the A/C and heater modul...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator air upper baffle retainers, then upper air baffle, Fig. .
- Remove inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
- Lift lower fan shroud upward to disengage from clips, then remove lower fan shroud from vehicle.
- Remove surge tank hose from radiator
- Remove and discard radiator quick connect fittings as follows:
- Pull caps back along pipe, then holding one leg of retai...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
![]() Components on diagram: |
![]() Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS!
WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
![]() Components on diagram: |
![]() Components on diagram: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 WIRING DIAGRAMS!
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS!
COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 SPECIFICATIONS DATA!
Shop online for auto body parts, engines, wheels, lights...
More parts |
Get the Complete Technical Service Bulletins! |
![]() |
Access the Complete guide! |