2001 GMC C3 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC C3, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 GMC C3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 GMC C3 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Parking Brake	1
Visibility	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Exterior — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,861 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 GMC C3 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 78,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2009

Abs and brake lights come on at the same time! I AM concerned that my brakes will fail! Sounds like this is a on going and expensive problem. Ebcm is at fault.

Parking Brake · at 76,861 miles · reported Jul 27, 2005

I was recently told by the previous owner of my truck that he thought there was a recall in regards to the brakes. Since I had not received a notice of recall, I went to your website and looked it up. I noticed that there was a recall in regards to the rear parking brake. Nhtsa campaign id 05v161000. In january of this year I took my gmc sierra c3 to the dealership due to a pulsing when I went to stop. I thought that the rotors may need to be reground or replaced. I was instructed however that it was caused by the rear parking brake assembly seizing up. I called gmc and inquired about this…

Air Bags · at 45,000 miles · reported Nov 26, 2003

The driver's airbag in my 2001 gmc sierra c3 did not deploy in my accident. The impact was head on and primarily damaged the vehicle on the driver's side. The vehicle was traveling approximately 50 MPH and I strongly feel that my injuries sustained from the accident could have been far less severe if the airbag had deployed as designed.

Other GMC C3 years

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC C3 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC C3 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC C3?

Owners report air bags problems most often (1 reports), followed by parking brake (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,861 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.