2001 GMC C3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC C3. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC C3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 25% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 25% | 76,861 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 25% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC C3 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC C3.
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
- Crank position sensor failure - stall (EA06016) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Nov 9, 2007, led to recall 07V521000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Abs and brake lights come on at the same time! I am concerned that my brakes will fail! Sounds like this is a on going and expensive problem. Ebcm is at fault. *tr
Auto dimming mirror ( on a 2001 gmc sierra c-3 pickup is malfunctioning) took to dealership on aug 21 to have mirror and a/c worked on. Auto dimming feature is malfunctioning and at night causes you to see 3 images when there is only one actual. For city driving especially, this causes a safety…
I was recently told by the previous owner of my truck that he thought there was a recall in regards to the brakes. Since i had not received a notice of recall, i went to your website and looked it up. I noticed that there was a recall in regards to the rear parking brake. Nhtsa campaign id…
The driver's airbag in my 2001 gmc sierra c3 did not deploy in my accident. The impact was head on and primarily damaged the vehicle on the driver's side. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 mph and i strongly feel that my injuries sustained from the accident could have been far less severe…
Other GMC C3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC C3?
Owners most often report air bags, parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC C3?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC C3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C3 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.