2001 GMC W4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other W4500 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC W4500. That ranks 3rd out of 9 W4500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC W4500 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 GMC W4500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC W4500.
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.
Dt: zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it. About…
Other GMC W4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 W4500 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 W4500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 W4500 | 2 | 4 |
| 2006 W4500 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 W4500 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 W4500 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 W4500 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC W4500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC W4500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC W4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other W4500 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.