2001 GMC GMC Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 20, 2014 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GMC Truck years
Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC GMC Truck. That ranks 8th out of 8 GMC Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 67,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2001 GMC GMC Truck problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~67,000 mi
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1 · ~67,000 mi
Steering1 · ~67,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%67,000——
Exterior Lighting150%———
Service Brakes150%67,000——
Steering150%67,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112014: 120141

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 GMC GMC Truck recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC GMC Truck.

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.

Traveling on interstate highway electrical stops . Difficulty turning wheel no signals or hazards lights available. Brakes difficult to press. Gratefully, traveling in the right lane at 5pm traffic. Chevy dealer said bad o2 sensor changed. Traveling approx 300 miles again sudden electrical halt…

Electrical System · received Apr 20, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10583736

The day time running lights on all gm models are too bright and misadjusted too high, causing excessive glare, blinding other drivers and causing significant annoyance. Models that are worst are all saturns, blazers, all mini vans, all light pickup trucks, all grand ams, all impala, all monte…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 13, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 748414

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC GMC Truck?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC GMC Truck?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 GMC GMC Truck a good year?

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