2001 GMC Sierra 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 116 complaints for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500, 68% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 116 68% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 96,000 miles 105 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 105 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes.
What owners wrote
Consumer requesting reimbursement for 2001 k1500. The consumer rear ended another vehicle and believed it was a direct result of the recall that was issued.
Brake line rusted into other lines are rusty also truck had been kept in garage for at least 6 years only drove on beach maybe 5 times always washed off afterwards.lines should have been s/s
Other problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
- Fuel system 17 complaints