2001 GMC Tahoe Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tahoe years
- Not enough data 5th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Tahoe. That ranks 5th out of 6 Tahoe model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Tahoe recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Tahoe.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Brake line corrosion failure (PE10010) — opened Mar 30, 2010, closed Jan 5, 2011.
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Throttle sticking (PE02021) — opened Feb 11, 2002, closed Aug 1, 2002.
- Fire by the rear auxiliary heat (PE01005) — opened Mar 6, 2001, closed May 11, 2001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Consumer came to a stop. When proceeding to pull off a loud acceleration noise came from engine. Vehicle hesitated to switch gears. The cause of this was undetermined.*ak
My original battery in my 2001 tahoe leaked and died after two years. I was informed today, by my gm dealer (north state chevy) the leak destroyed my windshield washer motors( front washer and rear washer) and the connecting hoses. It cost me over $200 to get repaired. I had the same problem with…
Instrument panel has no indication that doors are ajar. Dealer has been contacted about this issue, but stated that two thousand and one models were not manufactured that way. Please provide further details.*ak
Other GMC Tahoe years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Tahoe?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Tahoe?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Tahoe a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tahoe model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.