2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
44
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
The 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 has received a total of 44 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, INTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (6 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), and Service Brakes (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500, potentially affecting up to 128,826 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).
View full details →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...
View full details →Recall 04V562000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,660 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
44 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
THE TRUCK HAS LOW MILEAGE FOR IT'S AGE BUT IT 3 TIMES STARTING IN 2005 IT HAS CAUGHT FIRE IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY/ALTERNATOR. I'VE GIVEN GMC MULTIPLE TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT JUST HAPPENED AGAIN. IT HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AT FIRST AND IT HAPPENED IN MY DRIVEWAY THE OTHER DAY.
SOLD ME A "GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE" THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSE ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, CAUSED NO BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF CENTER DO TO STEERING COMPONENTS, NO SAFETY BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE
SOLD ME A "GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE" THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSE ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, CAUSED NO BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF CENTER DO TO STEERING COMPONENTS, NO SAFETY BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE
SOLD ME A "GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE" THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSE ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, CAUSED NO BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF CENTER DO TO STEERING COMPONENTS, NO SAFETY BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE
I ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVER STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES OVER AND OVER TO STOP WHEN THE RUSTED LINE BROKE. I WAS ON A CITY STREET DRIVING SPEED LIMIT AND WAS LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO STOP. I WAS TOWING MY TRAILER LAST WEEK AND ALMOST LOST THE TRAILER BECAUSE THE ENTIRE UNDERBODY IS RUSTED. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL TRUCKS AND NEVER HAVE SEEN THIS HAPPEN. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION IN BOTH CASES.
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT3665J — SERVICE BRAKES
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
04292004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE EXHAUST VALVE STEM MAY BECOME DEFORMED. THIS INCLUDES 1999-01 CHEVROLET AND GMC 4500 AND 5500 MODELS. *EH
290601 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT.*JB
290601 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DURAMAX DIESEL ENGINE THAT WOULD REQUIRE A CYLINDER HEAD REPLACEMENT.*JB
010730020 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT ORDERING REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDERING THE NEW VALVE BODY, SPACER PLATE AND GASKET KIT. *TT
0007 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING 7161 KIT FIT-UP TO YEAR 2001 GM TRUCKS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 3500
- 1996 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 2 complaints
- 1997 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 15 complaints
- 1998 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 12 complaints
- 1999 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 25 complaints
- 2000 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 30 complaints
- 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500 (current)
- 2002 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 9 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 29 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 3500 — 14 complaints
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