2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

171

Owner Complaints

19 Crashes 3 Fires

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

The 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 has received a total of 171 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, INTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulic (24 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (16 complaints), and Service Brakes (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500, potentially affecting up to 301,114 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Recall 01V220000 — INTERIOR LIGHTING

| 38,863 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy: 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...

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Recall 01V125000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 77,485 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A COMPUTER ERROR THAT RESULTED IN THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LISTING TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION THAT DIFFER FROM THE TIRE SIZE AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR...

Consequence: IF THE TIRES ARE UNDER-INFLATED, IT COULD REDUCE THE TREAD LIFE OF THE TIRE, AND THE TIRE COULD DEGRADE TO A POINT OF ALLOWING SUDDEN AIR LOSS. IF THE TIRES ARE OVER-INFLATED, IT COULD REDUCE THE TREAD LIFE OF THE TIRE AND INCREASE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE. IF SUDDEN AIR LOSS OR A ROAD HAZARD CAUSES DAMAGE TO A TIRE, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN...

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Recall 06E010000 — STEERING

| 1,360 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

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Recall 06E050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

| 6,800 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR...

Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

171 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 24 4 Crashes
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 16
Service Brakes
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 12 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 8
Tires
Complaints: 6 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5
Steering
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 2
Parking Brake
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspension
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel Pre Heater
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structure
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

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#11389800 | ENGINE | | 135,000 miles
FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.
#11389800 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 135,000 miles
FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.
#11389800 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 135,000 miles
FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.
#11082271 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 9,835,965 miles
I HAVE A 2001 GMC TRUCK THAT THE REAR FRAME HORN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE THE FRAME IS WELDED ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THAT POINT IT HAS A CRACK ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME RIGHT WERE THE BUMP STOP IS ON THE FRAME WITH ONLY ABOUT 1 INCH HOLDING THE FRAME TOGETHER AS OF RIGHT NOW THE REST OF THE FRAME LOOKED OK WHEN INSPECTED

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Safety Rating for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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