2001 GMC Sierra vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since we've had this truck, the acelerator sticks and you have to press it hard to get the vehicle to move, then it races for a second and jumps forward or reverse. This happens when it is at a complete stop, when you're starting off. It is dangerous in traffic situations, such as frequent stop &…”
filed Apr 15, 2009
“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.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 Sierra | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 Sierra | 12 | 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.