2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD years
- Not enough data 3rd 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 Sierra 1500 HD. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Sierra 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 120,244 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner 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 Sierra 1500 HD 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 | 5 | 56% | 120,244 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 33% | 88,154 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | 120,244 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 120,244 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD.
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 reside in michigan and the winters here are somewhat bad on vehicles but this is in no way acceptable for gm to get away with. I was out of town on the 15th of aug about 80 miles from home and preparing to make a right turn to enter onto the highway when the light turned yellow and the driver/car…
Brake peddle went to floor. Had to down shift and use emergency brakes to stop. Found brake line had corroded left front along chassis. *tr
Brake line failure. Was able to avoid a crash but all the brake lines are rusted from the outside. Always rinse undercarriage after driving on salt roads which isn't that often in chesterfield va. Should be a recall on these vehicles i know of 5 other persons that have had the same issue. *tr
I was traveling close to my home and was making a left turn on a country road. I went to apply my brakes with no result. The peddle went all the way to the floor. I shifted the vehicle into low gear and finally made it home. I had to have the vehicle transported to a shop for repairs. The cost to…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd. The contact stated was driving10 mph and entering a residential drive-way when the rear brake line fractured, causing all brake fluid to leak and the contact to lose braking control. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the brake and…
Other GMC Sierra 1500 HD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sierra 1500 HD | 11 | 0 |
| 2004 Sierra 1500 HD | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Sierra 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 1500 HD | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 1500 HD model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.