GMC / Sierra 2500 / 2001
2001 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 28.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 12.9%.
Complaints171
Crashes19
Fires3
Injuries13
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 28.7% · 49
Engine and engine cooling 12.9% · 22
Service brakes 7.6% · 13
Tires 7.0% · 12
Steering 6.4% · 11
Engine 4.7% · 8
Structure 4.7% · 8
Power train 3.5% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 13 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the GMC Sierra 2500 in this data, 2001 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 66,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. While traveling 4 to 10 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicle would vibrate and the stopping distance had increased. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the anti lock brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure continued to occur. There were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 106000 and the current mileage was 107000. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet Sierra 2500. The contact noticed that the brake lines were corroded. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 125,000. Updated 01/26/11*lj the consumer stated when he applied the brake to avoid hitting a deer, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Updated 02/22/11 Service brakes, hydraulic
: The contact stated the anti lock brakes failed to function properly. The abs system would engage while traveling 4 mph, causing a loss of brakes for a few seconds before returning to normal. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and both informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall #05v379000 for the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock due to the vin. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 20,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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