2001 GMC GM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GM years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC GM. That is the most of any GM model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 41,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC GM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 27% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 27% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 9% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 9% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 90,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC GM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC GM.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 2001 silverado with 45k miles. Looks brand new on the outside and inside. The wife took the garbage down to the dumpster and complained she had to pump the brakes to stop because they when down to the floor. I pulled right front wheel off and saw the pads where in great shape. I noticed…
Electrical malfunction indicating words..'no bus' on panel..hazard if driven, can not read odometer, fuel gauge, oil gauge etc. *tr
Car just stops running while driving down road. *tr
(2001) coupe periodically noticed security light coming on while driving. Pulled over shut the car off it went off. Recently replaced my fuel pump because the car wouldn't start. 2 weeks later having the same problem. The car periodically will not start and then 1 or 2 weeks later it will and run…
Dt: the contact stated the brake lights and the abs light kept coming on. He owns a 2001 gm yukon xl. The dealership told the contact it will cost him $3,000.00 to fix it. The consumer believed this was a defect in the car. The dealership told him there was no recall. He noticed this about three…
Other GMC GM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GM | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 11 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC GM?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC GM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC GM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GM model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.