2001 GMC C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 20, 2011 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other C/K Series years
Not enough data 7th of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC C/K Series. That ranks 7th out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 165,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 GMC C/K Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~165,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%165,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2001 GMC C/K Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC C/K Series.

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

  • Parking brake failure (EA04011) — opened Apr 9, 2004, closed May 10, 2005, led to recall 05V161000.
  • Parking brake failure (PE03057) — opened Dec 8, 2003, closed Apr 9, 2004.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Two brake lines bursted when pulling out of my driveway. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Nov 20, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10436484

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC C/K Series?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC C/K Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 GMC C/K Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.