MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Sierra 3500

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2001 GMC Sierra 3500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:12:58.603Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Sierra 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1996: 1 complaints 1996 1997: 10 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 19 complaints 2000: 26 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 20 complaints 2003: 7 complaints 2004: 24 complaints 2004 2005: 24 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 24 complaints 2008 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 20 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012 2013: 14 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 30 complaints 2016: 19 complaints 2016 2017: 13 complaints 2018: 14 complaints 2019: 12 complaints 2020: 51 complaints 2020 2021: 20 complaints 2022: 27 complaints 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 40 complaints 2024 2025: 16 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2001: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
19961
199710
199812
199919
200026
200136
200220
20037
200424
200524
200611
200716
200824
20095
20102
201120
20129
201314
20147
201530
201619
201713
201814
201912
202051
202120
202227
202326
202440
202516
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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BRAKE LINE RUPTURED LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AS IT CAME TO A STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINE METAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141107

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO RUPTURE OF RUSTED BRAKE LINE, NO WARNING LIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. WAS BARELY ABLE TO STOP BY PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. ABS DID NOT ACTIVATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. MULTIPLE BRAKE LINES RUSTED OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120723

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 — equipment adaptive/mobility

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.

Campaign 04V562000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Sierra 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V562000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V220000 (interior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 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 Sierra 3500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.