2001 GMC S Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 4, 2015 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other S Series years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC S Series. That is the most of any S Series model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 122,500 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 S Series problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~122,500 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~122,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%122,500——
Service Brakes1100%122,500——

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

2001 GMC S Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC S Series.

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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.

While driving home about 10 pm on idaho 200 the abs light came on, about 1 minute later the hand brake light came on and started to brake the car, after a few seconds the light went of and the car started to accelerate, few seconds later the brake light came back on and the car started to brake…

Service Brakes · received Feb 4, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10681210

Other GMC S Series years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
200110
1995 S Series10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC S Series?

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

Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC S Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 GMC S Series a good year?

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