2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
The 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), and Exterior Lightingheadlights (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BATTERY/CHARGING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
HAD TO STOP FOR RED LIGHT PUSHED HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL IT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. SCARED TO DRIVE IT. FLUID ALL OVER THE PLACE STEEL FRAME LINES BURST. LUCKILY ONLY 1 LINE WENT STILL HAD FRONT BRAKES HAVING TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE SINCE 2002. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO PROVIDE AN ERROR CODE WHEN IT IS DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WILL START. RECENTLY, IN JULY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED, THAT CHUNKS WERE FALLING OFF OF THE ROTORS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE AS IT SHOULD. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY HARD PRESSURE. ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WITH NO SATISFACTION.*AK
WHEEL BEARING SENSORS DO NOT WORK, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
General Motors, LLC has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
160801 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW DOOR CHECK LINK. *JG
070801 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PICK-UP BOX REINFORCMENT KITS, FOR WHEN ADDING TOOLBOXES OR LADDER RACKS. *SLC
111200 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THEIR FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCKS MAY BE HARD TO START OR INTERMITTENTLY DOES NOT START. *TT
010100 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEAVY BLACK SMOKE AND LOSS OF TURBO BOOST POWER. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET SIERRA
- 1999 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 22 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 11 complaints
- 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA (current)
- 2002 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 2 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET SIERRA — 2 complaints
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