2001 Chevrolet Sierra Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Sierra model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 11%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 8 defect investigations involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 8NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Sierra problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 86,032 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 33,900 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Chevrolet Sierra recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
- Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
- Tailgate cable breakage (EA04005) — opened Feb 19, 2004, closed Sep 28, 2004, led to recall 04E067000.
- Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.
- Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet sierra. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled and the battery/charging warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer stated that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be…
Had to stop for red light pushed hard on brake pedal it and went to the floor. Thankfully no one was in front of me. Scared to drive it. Fluid all over the place steel frame lines burst. Luckily only 1 line went still had front brakes having truck towed to dealer. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet sierra. The contact has experienced difficulty starting the vehicle since 2002. The vehicle fails to provide an error code when it is diagnosed because the engine will start. Recently, in july of 2008, the vehicle shut off and could not be restarted while…
After taking the vehicle in for an inspection it was discovered, that chunks were falling off of the rotors. The brake system was not stopping the vehicle as it should. Consumer had to apply hard pressure. All four brake rotors were affected. The manufacturer was contacted with no satisfaction.*ak
Wheel bearing sensors do not work, causing the brakes to fail. *ak
Other Chevrolet Sierra years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 Sierra | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Sierra | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.