2001 GMC C/K Pickup

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2001 GMC C/K Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:50.811Z

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

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 2000: 6 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 5 complaints
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 5 complaints 2002

2001: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19830
19840
19852
19861
19870
199725
199811
19998
20006
20014
20025

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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  1. I
    2003-12-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-04-09 Parking brake failure
  2. I
    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.