2001 GMC Sierra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2001 GMC Sierra, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Front crash at 40 MPH, neither airbag deployed. Driver suffered knee and facial injuries, damage to vehicle was $20000.00.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 GMC sierra. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off so the contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted and taken to an authorized dealership; the dealer stated that the crankshaft sensor was the cause for failure. The dealer also informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in recall 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint.
Other problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra
- Brakes 155 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints