2001 GMC Sierra 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2001 GMC Sierra 2500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:10.149Z

This year had more than double the complaints of 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 134 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	1
1997	14
1998	15
1999	36
2000	48
2001	134
2002	134
2003	160
2004	143
2005	115
2006	66
2007	83
2008	63
2009	31
2010	10
2011	63
2012	30
2013	46
2014	30
2015	89
2016	59
2017	37
2018	35
2019	32
2020	74
2021	51
2022	43
2023	31
2024	100
2025	26
2026	10

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 49%

49% of complaints: service brakes — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 16%

16% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

INJURY

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FIRESTONE STEELTEX R4SII TREAD SEPARATION OF TWO TIRES WITHIN FOUR DAYS .*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030605

RIGHT/ REAR FIRESTONE STEEL-TEX TIRE , SIZE: LT245/75R16, DOT: VN11V1C4800 IS STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF DEFORMATION IN SIDEWALL. TIRE IS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT , AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES ON IT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011025

STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH INJURY

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FIRST POWER STEERING AND HYDROBOOST LINES RUSTS THROUGH. BRAKE LINES RUPTURES IN CRASH DUE TO ACCIDENT. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THEIR TRUCKS AND FIX THE PROBLEM OF THERE FAULTY RUSTLY BRAKE AND POWER STEERING SYSTEM LINES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and STRUCTURE

OWNER WAS DRIVING WHEN VEHICLE SLIGHTLY WENT OFF THE ROAD. ONCE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATIONS SPINDLE BROKE, CAUSING IT TO LOSE CONTROL AND ROLL OVER FOUR TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020909

Also filed under SUSPENSION

WHEN STARTING UP VEHICLE CONSUMER CAN HERE KNOCKING NOISES COMING FROM MOTOR. ALSO RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE ENGINE KNOCKS WHEN STARTING COLD. REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR MAKES NOISE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020806

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.

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FUEL IS DUMPING INTO INJECTORS. 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 DIESEL. ONLY HAS 135,000 MILES!! ENGINE BOGGS DOWN WHEN CLIMBING HILL, BRIDGE, OR TOWING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210125

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST COMPRESSION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180323

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 134

R 20010531 — equipment

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 CA

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 RE

Campaign 01V125000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010709 — interior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN

Campaign 01V220000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040108 — PE (closed 20040430)

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES

I 20060914 — EA (closed 20071109)

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — steering

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — service brakes, air

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.

Campaign 06E050000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Sierra 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (66 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (12 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E050000 (service brakes, air) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V125000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V220000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2012 ▲ 2014 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2004 ■ 2002

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.