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2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500, most often about the brakes (44% of complaints, typically around 61,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Sierra 3500 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 problems
Brakes
16 complaints · 44%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
Brake pedal will go hard at low speed and not brake. My dealer said it is the wheel speed sensor and he cleaned it. GMC has a recall for this problem on their suvs and some pickups but not for my truck.
Dt: the contact stated there was rust on the ABS sensor on the front axle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they took the front hubs off and cleaned out the rust. The two ABS sensors were also replaced. The vehicle was working properly at this time. There was recall, 05v379000, and this consumer experienced…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: storage, fuel injection system, delivery.
Injector failures on 2001 GMC duramax 6.6 diesel engine. Injectors failed and replaced under warranty at 167,000 miles, failed again at 197,000 miles and replaced under warranty. G m customer service said they would replace them under warranty if they failed again in such a short period of time. Injectors failed at…
Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 3500. Intermittently, when the vehicle is driven at any rate of speed, it shuts off without warning. The contact must wait up to 20 minutes to restart the vehicle. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least four times for this failure. The fuel filter was…
Engine
8 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Sierra 3500. The contact stated that intermittently the engine stalled; however, he was able to re-start it immediately or after a cool down period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician replaced the crank shaft position sensor at an expense of $400.59. He then added that because…
Exhaust manifold bolts broke on driver side, back two. These bolts are far too small for the job and this exposes heat and exhaust gases to the environment. Creating a fire danger too.
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
Dt: contact stated the tread on 2 firestone tire come off. The first one came off at 19,657 miles on 6-10-05. The second one came off at 22,250 miles on 7-13-05 while traveling 65 MPH. He brought them to firestone on 6-10-05. They made him an offer, but it did not seem reasonable. One month later, the second tire…
Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC sierra c3. When the vehicle approaches a stop, the ABS grab and make it harder to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that this failure occurred one year earlier while driving at any speed. The emergency brake also failed, which caused the vehicle to fail inspection. A local mechanic…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
Full defect summary
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Lights: interior lighting
Risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Crank position sensor failure - stall
Summary
In a letter dated november 7, 2007, general motors (gm) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before november 15, 2000.according to gm, the ckp can fail intermittently or permanently.a permanent ckp failure would result in an engine stall without restart.an intermittent ckp failure could cause the service engine soon light to illuminate, the vehicle to run rough or the engine to stall but allows restart.as a remedy, an improved ckp will be installed
Hydraulic pump shaft failures
Summary
The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. F
Questions about the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (16 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); fuel system (8 complaints); engine (8 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 26, 2004 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the GMC Sierra 3500?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Sierra 3500 model year since 2000, with 36 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.