2001 GMC C Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC C Series. That ranks 4th out of 11 C Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is parking brake (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 100,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC C Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 | 50% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC C Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
Risk: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc c6500. The contact stated that the parking brake failed and would not hold the vehicle in place when it was applied. In addition, the parking brake would not always release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not find any failure with the parking…
Fire truck abs sensor light keeps coming on. Dealer was notified and replaced all four sensors, but problem is still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information. *ak
Other GMC C Series years
← 2000 C Series · 2002 C Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 C Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 C Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 C Series | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 C Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 C Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 C Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC C Series?
Owners most often report parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, parking brake, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC C Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 GMC C Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.