Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 GMC Sierra

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 333 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V521000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
11,974
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-07
Owners notified
2007-12-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER A COOL DOWN PERIOD.

Safety risk

IF THE SENSOR BECOMES COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING AND WILL NOT RE-START. EITHER OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V379000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,353,718
Reported to NHTSA
2005-08-29
Owners notified
2005-09-22

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V161000

Parking brake

Component
Parking brake
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
90,242
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-22
Owners notified
2005-07-29

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.

Safety risk

IF THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT HOLD, UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LOW-FORCE SPRING CLIP RETAINER FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V129000

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments

Component
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,662,211
Reported to NHTSA
2004-03-17
Owners notified
2004-09-18

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.

Safety risk

ANYONE SITTING OR STANDING ON THE HORIZONTAL SURFACE OF THE TAILGATE WHEN BOTH CABLES FRACTURED COULD BE INJURED BY FALLING FROM THE TAILGATE. ON VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE BUMPER REMOVED, THE TAILGATE MAY DROP EVEN LOWER. ADDITIONALLY, IF THERE IS CARGO ON THE TAILGATE THE CARGO MAY FALL OFF IF THE SUPPORT CABLES FRACTURE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CABLES. INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 20004. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2004, WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH OCTOBER 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR VISIT WWW.MYGMLINK.COM, AND ENTER YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6950,000 mi
Service brakes31130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1390,000 mi
Parking brake1054,000 mi
Tires1018,500 mi
Air bags: frontal8100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine850,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments840,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission764,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module737,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor739,808 mi
Vehicle speed control745,000 mi
Electrical system648,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling649,690 mi
Suspension: front: hub636,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline520,000 mi
Suspension5—
Air bags446,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system475,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor435,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump453,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt434,889 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal433,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline381,979 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump349,274 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3100,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional36,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)325,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing336,000 mi
Unknown or other37,250 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery249,274 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module249,274 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights249,274 mi
Power train: axle hubs220,000 mi
Seat belts21,700 mi
Seat belts: front240,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor273,500 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock238,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc248,000 mi
Steering: column220,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system250,000 mi
Structure: body224,000 mi
Suspension: front2—
Tires: bead2—
Tires: sidewall2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls296,650 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2—
Electrical system: ignition170,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine186,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system17,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe146,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner140,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, diesel1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery169,148 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages149,274 mi
Parking brake: driveline164,000 mi
Power train17,250 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Service brakes, air1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings190,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1—
Steering125,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly149,274 mi
Structure17,250 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members1124,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint149,274 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber149,274 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire168,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels11,700 mi

The 2000 model has about half 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.