Model year record

2001 GMC Sierra 2500

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 171 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V220000

Interior lighting

Component
Interior lighting
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38,863
Reported to NHTSA
2001-06-26
Owners notified
2001-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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 campaignNHTSA 01V125000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
77,485
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-10
Owners notified
2001-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic2472,977 mi
Engine and engine cooling1663,797 mi
Service brakes13117,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1245,000 mi
Engine870,300 mi
Tires635,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission541,750 mi
Steering5120,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt551,000 mi
Unknown or other5135,000 mi
Air bags: frontal335,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline377,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor36,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings329,000 mi
Electrical system239,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2113,000 mi
Parking brake27,000 mi
Service brakes, electric265,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module275,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads26,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist261,210 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system261,210 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump230,200 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2
Structure: frame and members249,000 mi
Suspension2143,056 mi
Electrical system: ignition1124,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1158,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine155,987 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1124,500 mi
Equipment1143,056 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1165,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights170,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel170,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater1124,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other175,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch140,000 mi
Power train198,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, air125,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper118,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure149,000 mi
Structure: body1124,000 mi
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1181,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing110 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels1169,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1139,000 mi

The 2000 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.