2001 GMC Sierra structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. While self-servicing the vehicle, the contact discovered that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000. The vin was unavailable.”
filed May 1, 2015
“Many problems: 4 wheel drive sensor, front end suspension, parking brake, service brakes, anti-lock brakes, speed sensors, radio, center console, engine noise rapping when starting, tailgate cables, anti-theft sensor, and now the battery voltage gauge needle excess dropping when stopping, engine…”
filed Jan 11, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE…Campaign 04V129000 · Mar 17, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. Please…
PIT3227M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 8, 2017
Structure problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 Sierra | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 Sierra | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 Sierra | 6 | 21% |
| 2011 Sierra | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 Sierra | 7 | 21% |
| 2009 Sierra | 6 | 16% |
| 2008 Sierra | 12 | 18% |
| 2007 Sierra | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.