2001 GMC Sierra 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 140
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
74% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 140 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 59 |
| 1999 | 158 |
| 2000 | 181 |
| 2001 | 140 |
| 2002 | 166 |
| 2003 | 180 |
| 2004 | 212 |
| 2005 | 177 |
| 2006 | 145 |
| 2007 | 263 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 234 |
| 2010 | 167 |
| 2011 | 284 |
| 2012 | 107 |
| 2013 | 115 |
| 2014 | 740 |
| 2015 | 720 |
| 2016 | 342 |
| 2017 | 354 |
| 2018 | 302 |
| 2019 | 648 |
| 2020 | 479 |
| 2021 | 585 |
| 2022 | 585 |
| 2023 | 486 |
| 2024 | 376 |
| 2025 | 117 |
| 2026 | 133 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
74% · 103 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving down the road in my 2001 GMC pickup when the line of vehicles in front of me started slowing down,I applied my brakes and the pedal went to the floor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-11
Brake lines rusted out under drivers side cab. Truck stuck in driveway. Lucky it did not happen on highway will cost almost as mush as truck is worth to have all new brake lines…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-09
Rusted out fuel lines. Had to replace all fuel lines. Rusted out brake lines. Brakes gave out while driving. Luckly no accident. Had to replace all brake lines.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Parking brake
9% · 13 reportsFuel system, gasoline
9% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing filler pipe and cap.
Electrical system
5% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash.
Structure
4% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
Tailgate was down, 2 persons were sitting on it. Tailgate cables broke on both sides, causing tailgate to fall down. No injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-21
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2001-05-31Equipment01V125000 Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The problem was…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began May 31, 2001. Owners who do not…
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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
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
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Date not on fileEquipment adaptive/mobility04V562000 On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
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Date not on fileService brakes, air06E050000 Certain federal-mogul national and carquest aftermarket hub assemblies, p/n 515058, sold for use on 2001-2006 General Motors 1500 and 2500 4WD trucks.
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify its owners and will either credit the customers account or replace the unit. The recall is expected to begin during June 2006. Owners can contact federal-mogul customer service at 1-800-563-8507 ext 3530.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 103 reports on file for this year.
- Parking brake: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 12 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V562000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Recall 06E050000 · Service brakes, air
- Recall 01V125000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 74% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.