2001 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

The 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 has 2 safety recalls and 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

134

Crashes / fires

11 / 2

Injuries / deaths

9 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Recall 01V-220: Interior Lighting

Reported Jun 26, 2001 · 38,863 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of FMVSS no. 105.

Risk: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.

Fix: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Recall 01V-125: Equipment

Reported Apr 10, 2001 · 77,485 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification label listing tire size and inflation pressure information that differ from the tire size and the inflation pressure information for the tires on the vehicle. If the vehicle owner or someone servicing the vehicle inflates the tires according to the pressure specified on the label versus the appropriate pressure for the tires, the tires could be under-inflated or over-inflated depending on the tires mounted on the vehicle.

Risk: If the tires are under-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire, and the tire could degrade to a point of allowing sudden air loss. If the tires are over-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire and increase susceptibility to road hazard damage. If sudden air loss or a road hazard causes damage to a tire, control of the vehicle could be adversely affected and could result in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

2001 GMC Sierra 2500 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	49
Engine and Engine Cooling	22
Service Brakes	13
Tires	12
Steering	11
Structure	8
Engine	8
Fuel System, Gasoline	6
Power Train	6
Unknown or Other	5
Electrical System	4
Air Bags	3

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 12
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
Tires › Tread/Belt — 5
Air Bags › Frontal — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Structure › Body › Tailgate › Hinge and Attachments — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 65,000 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 Sierra 2500 complaints

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

Engine · at 135,000 miles · reported Jan 25, 2021

Fuel is dumping into injectors. 2001 gmc sierra 2500 diesel. Only has 135,000 miles!! Engine boggs down when climbing hill, bridge, or towing.

Unknown or Other · reported Mar 31, 2018

I have a 2001 gmc truck that the rear frame horn on the passenger side were the frame is welded about 6 inches from that point it has a crack all the way to the top of the frame right were the bump stop is on the frame with only about 1 inch holding the frame together as of right now the rest of the frame looked ok when inspected

Engine · at 200,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2018

The contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly lost compression and the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to courtesy cadillac (1345 evangeline thruway, broussard, la) where it was diagnosed that one or more fuel injectors were faulty and remained open. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact indicated that all eight fuel injectors were previously replaced approximately five years; however, but the failure recently recurred. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Engine · at 98,000 miles · reported Dec 6, 2016

Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up. All research and issues with the vehicle indicate a manufacturer recall of a crankshaft position sensor. The vehicle will stall or shut off at random whether it's in motion down the highway in the middle of a intersection or at a stop sign . I have almost been t-bones due to the vehicle stalling in the middle of the intersection and I have also had to replace my…

Tires · at 163,540 miles · reported Mar 23, 2016

Having heard about michelin recalls I checked the tires on my 2001 gmc sierra pickup. I have michelin lt245/75r16 120/116r xc lt4 tires with less than 20,000 miles wear. Two of them are "crumbling" out 1 1/2 inch above the rim. You can see fibers in the holes. There are cracks everywhere on all the tires. They have been covered from the sun. Granted the tires have age but I have never seen "crumbling" before.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500: 01V-220 (interior lighting), 01V-125 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (49 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (22). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 65,000 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.