2001 GMC Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Pickup. That ranks 7th out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 49,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner 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 Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 40% | 49,900 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | 73,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Pickup.
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.
Fuel level sensor is defective ( will not work 50% of time ). *nm
The hydraulic pump and shaft broke. As a result, the steering and brakes failed. Then, vehicle crashed into a pole. No report of air bag deployment. *ak
While driving, upon coming up on a red light or stop sign, brake pedal goes completely to the floor really fast, making a air pressure sound. Also, there are times when it is very hard to stop the vehicle. *ak the dealer suggested that this was a normal problem. *sc
The electronics in the abs system failed after 3.5 years. Faulty electronics.*ak
While driving, the left rear tire came off the rim, causing a crash. Consumer states that the sidewall is too thin for the heavy duty vehicle, one person was injured in the accident, police officer stated accident was caused by tire failure, firestone, 24575r16. *slc
Other GMC Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 23 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 Pickup | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 32 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Pickup?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.