2001 Chevrolet Sierra

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2001 Chevrolet Sierra
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:37:51.173Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 9 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	11
2000	9
2001	9
2002	2
2003	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120625

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS DOWN HARD IN ORDER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO RELEASE WHILE STILL IN PARK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040310

TIRES

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

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WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH WAY SPEED RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040209

SUSPENSION

1 of 9 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing wheel bearing.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing shaft sector.

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VEHICLE IS MAKING A NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND IT WAS DETECTED, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20041116

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20030612 — PE (closed 20031103)

STEEL WHEEL RIM FRACTURE

I 20031208 — PE (closed 20040409)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040219 — EA (closed 20040928)

TAILGATE CABLE BREAKAGE

I 20040409 — EA (closed 20050510)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20040430 — EA (closed 20050228)

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

I 20110105 — EA (closed 20150408)

Brake line corrosion failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Chevrolet Sierra — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.