2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

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

2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Parking Brake	1
Wheels	1
Structure	1
Tires	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Wheels › Hubcap/Cover — 1
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 1
Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 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 Passenger Vehicle complaints

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 25,000 miles · reported May 3, 2005

Contact states: ABS systems is causing a lot of problems. There are no lights that show ABS system is not working correctly. At low speeds the brakes work 6-7 MPH and below they fail to provide stopping power, accompanied by a loud retching noise.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 23,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2005

1st occurrence 05/03with 28000 miles, while driving 45 MPH on major road vehicle suddenly died out and would not restart.vehicle towed into dealer under warranty ,and fuel pump and filters replaced. 2nd occurrence 06/04 both hub bearing frozed on car,major repair to front brakes. 3rd occurrence 03/05 while driving car again 50mph, car suddenly died and would not start.vehicle towed into dealer and agin was told the fuel pump was bad, which I had replaced and a week later the vehicle died again.towed back to the dealer and now was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.the day I…

Structure · at 31,058 miles · reported Sep 30, 2004

I lowered my tailgate and one of the cables snapped when I leaned on it. There is now only one questionable cable holding it up. If both snapped while loading something heavy there could be an injury.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 56,000 miles · reported Sep 29, 2004

Recurring fuel pump problems since brand new. (3 to date). Most recent failures caused loss of vehicle power on highway at high rate of speed 3 separate incidents. First reported in early september, took dealership (Ewing buick in plano, tx). They could not recreate...yesterday, happened again and I could not restart, had to get towed. This was very dangerous.

Other GMC Passenger Vehicle years

200220012000

Compare all GMC Passenger Vehicle years · All GMC models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle 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 Passenger Vehicle?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 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.