2001 GMC Pickup

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2001 GMC Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:00:04.487Z

Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 5 complaints 1992 1993: 2 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 14 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 22 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1998 1999: 23 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 5 2002: 5 complaints 2002

2001: 5 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19905
19910
19925
19932
19947
199514
19968
199722
199814
199923
200012
20015
20025

Known problem areas

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

2 of 5 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing pump and shaft sector.

CRASH
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The hydraulic pump and shaft broke. As a result, the steering and brakes failed. Then, vehicle crashed into a pole. No report of air bag deployment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-08

Service brakes

2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Tires

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires, most commonly citing sidewall.

INJURY
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While driving, the left rear tire came off the rim, causing a crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 5 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC 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 Pickup?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC 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.