MYRModel Year Report

2001 Chevrolet Sierra

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2001 Chevrolet Sierra
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:49:18.558Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Sierra Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 9 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 2 complaints 2003
2001: 9 complaints
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YearComplaints
199911
20009
20019
20022
20032

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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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.

STEERING

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

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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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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 vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.