2001 GMC Sierra 2500 engine problems
30 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. Also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. Dealer notified. The engine knocks when starting cold. Rear passenger side door makes noise. The steering column shows rubbing sound. The driver side speaker fell off. Right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. Passenger side power window regulator failed. Fuel door bumper failed. Left front door lock switch came off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 GMC sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the vehicle operated normally and was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the crankshaft position sensor was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure continued to recur whenever the vehicle was in motion. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
- Brakes 68 complaints