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2001 GMC Sierra suspension problems

Owners reported suspension problems in 18 complaints for the 2001 GMC Sierra, 5% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
18 5% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
2 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 4

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 deaths.

What owners wrote

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

August 2002 Death

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.

Reported at 38,250 miles, April 2005 Crash

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