2001 GMC Sierra problems
NHTSA has received 333 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra, and 47% of them involve brakes. Next are engine (7%) and tires (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 333 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 47% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 41 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 21
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 218 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 38 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 60 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 31 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 26 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 218 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 50,000 miles. For brakes specifically, the median reported mileage is about 62,000 miles (128 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 41 complaints mention a crash; 2 complaints mention a fire; 14 injuries reported; 21 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2001 ranks 3rd most-complained-about out of 26 model years of the GMC Sierra with enough data (249 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Brakes will go out while driving, and the pedal will go to the floor before the vehicle even starts to slow down. Contacted the dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything. The consumer states that the ride control will not go on; there is an internal short-replaced the ride control, the consumer states that the ABS light stays on-faulty speed sensors, and right front seat belt is not retracting. *scc
Truck exhibits failure of braking at slow speeds; pedal hard and no brake; hit building at slow speed minimal damge; truck had 38,000 miles. Took to dealer;they said knew what was wrong; changed out left front hub and speed sensor $405.00.
When the air conditioner (A/C) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. There is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. Also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. Although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. There is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. The dealer claims that the noise is normal. Engine burns 3 qts. Of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate. *nlm