2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 20, 2005 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Passenger Vehicle years
Not enough data 4th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle. That ranks 4th out of 5 Passenger Vehicle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 39,500 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 Passenger Vehicle problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~39,500 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2 · ~24,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~15,400 mi
Parking Brake1 · ~20,000 mi
Structure1 · ~31,058 mi
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~28,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~25,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline222%39,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic222%24,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling111%15,400——
Parking Brake111%20,000——
Structure111%31,058——
Tires111%———
Vehicle Speed Control111%28,000——
Wheels111%25,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2003: 3200332004: 3200432005: 320053

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle.

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Recent owner reports

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

Dt: the accelerator sticks, and all of a sudden it opens the gas and makes the car lurch forward.*ak

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 20, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10121702

Contact states: abs systems is causing a lot of problems. There are no lights that show abs system is not working correctly. At low speeds the brakes work 6-7 mph and below they fail to provide stopping power, accompanied by a loud retching noise. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 3, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10119484

1st occurrence 05/03with 28000 miles, while driving 45 mph on major road vehicle suddenly died out and would not restart.vehicle towed into dealer under warranty ,and fuel pump and filters replaced.*ak 2nd occurrence 06/04 both hub bearing frozed on car,major repair to front brakes. 3rd occurrence…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Mar 16, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10114192

One of the tires in the vehicle is breaking apart. *nm

Tires · received Oct 12, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10095612

I lowered my tailgate and one of the cables snapped when i leaned on it. There is now only one questionable cable holding it up. If both snapped while loading something heavy there could be an injury.*ak

Structure · received Sep 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10093405

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good year?

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