2001 Chevrolet Sierra
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.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 8
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 9 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2012-06-25
Vehicle speed control
1 of 9 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2004-03-10
Tires
1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving at high way speed right front tire tread separated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-09
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.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-16
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
I
2003-06-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-03 Steel wheel rim fracture
-
I
2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
-
I
2004-02-19Engineering analysisClosed 2004-09-28 Tailgate cable breakage
-
I
2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
-
I
2004-04-30Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-28 Hydraulic pump failres
-
I
2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
-
I
2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
-
I
2011-01-05Engineering analysisClosed 2015-04-08 Brake line corrosion failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Chevrolet Sierra — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.