2001 GMC SIERRA Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Issues in the 2001 GMC SIERRA

8 structurebodytailgatehinge and attachments complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC SIERRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments Complaints

#10147501 | January 11, 2006

MANY PROBLEMS: 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR, FRONT END SUSPENSION, PARKING BRAKE, SERVICE BRAKES, ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, SPEED SENSORS, RADIO, CENTER CONSOLE, ENGINE NOISE RAPPING WHEN STARTING, TAILGATE CABLES, ANTI-THEFT SENSOR, AND NOW THE BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE NEEDLE EXCESS DROPPING WHEN STOPPING, ENGINE IDLING TO LOW WHEN STOPPING. DEALER SAYS PROBLEM IS NORMAL. LET'S TEST DRIVE A NEW TRUCK AND SHOW ME IT IS NORMAL. THIS TRUCK IS A LEMON IN MY EYES!*JB

#10133071 | August 16, 2005

DT: 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING THE TAILGATE LATCH/CABLE FAILURE. RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE TWICE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. TAILGATE FAILED THREE TIMES, AND THE CABLES FAILED ONCE. THE CABLES HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS ON OCTOBER 14, 2002 AND REPAIRS WERE DONE. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS ON DECEMBER 13, 2004 AND REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE THIRD FAILURE WAS ON AUGUST 8, 2005. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. IN THE FINAL RECALL LETTER THE MANUFACTURER INCLUDED A COSTUMER CLAIM FORM. THE CONTACT FILED THE CLAIM FORM ON DECEMBER 13, 2004 FOR $663.87, ON JANUARY 5, 2005 , AND THE CLAIM WAS DENIED BY MANUFACTURER. *AK

#10096913 | October 14, 2004

04 V 129 000/TAILGATE SUPPORT : THE CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUPPORT CABLES, BUT WILL NOT REPAIR THE TAILGATE LATCH. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. THE TAILGATE WILL NOT CLOSE/LOCK PROPERLY. *JB

#10095440 | October 7, 2004

THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE NEW CABLES WERE UNEQUAL IN LENGTH WHICH PLACED ALL OF THE WEIGHT ON THE TAILGATE ON ONE CABLE. *AK *SC

#10058942 | February 25, 2004

FAILURE OF BOTH TAILGATE CABLES, CAUSING THE PERSON STANDING ON THE TAILGATE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.*AK

#10058988 | February 25, 2004

TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED UNDER A WEIGHT BEARING LOAD CONDITION. *AK

#10049575 | December 11, 2003

2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK-UP AILGATE CABLES SNAPPED (BOTH) WHEN I SAT ON THE TAILGATE. I AM NOT TOO HEAVY THE CABLES ARE DEFECTIVE BY ALLOWING WATER THE SEEP INTO THE CABLE AND RUST WHILE NOT SHOWING ANY OBVIOUS PROBLEM UNTILL THE FAILURE.*AK

#10046075 | October 30, 2003

WHEN IT RAINS WATER COLLECTS IN THE ELBOW OF THE RUBBER SLEEVE COVERING THE SUPPORT CABLE HOLDING THE TAILGATE UP. THE WATER IN THE ELBOW CAUSED BOTH CABLES TO CORRODE AND BREAK. *AK *NM

Other 2001 GMC SIERRA Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 69 complaints Service Brakes 31 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Parking Brake 10 complaints Tires 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 6 complaints Suspensionfronthub 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakedriveline 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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