2001 GMC C/K Pickup
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Parking brake
1 of 4 total reports mentions: parking brake.
Show complaint excerpts
The emergency brake failed. A tehnical service bullentin was issued. The dealer stated because consumer was not the orginial owner they will not repair the part.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-25
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing storage.
Show complaint excerpts
Fule gague jumps between empty & true level. Fule gague will also show empty after sitting at idle for short periods of time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
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2004-04-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-05-10 Parking brake failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 GMC C/K Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 GMC C/K Pickup 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 GMC C/K Pickup?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC C/K Pickup 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.