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GMC Sierra 2500 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

134Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
7Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes68 complaints

68 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V125000.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V220000.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V125000Reported April 10, 2001 - 77,485 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 77,485 vehicles across all affected models.

01V220000Reported June 26, 2001 - 38,863 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38,863 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA06016Opened September 14, 2006 - Closed November 9, 2007

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL. Resulted in recall campaign 07V521000.

EA06016Opened September 14, 2006 - Closed November 9, 2007

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL. Resulted in recall campaign 07V521000.

PE04004Opened January 8, 2004 - Closed April 30, 2004

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04004Opened January 8, 2004 - Closed April 30, 2004

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04004Opened January 8, 2004 - Closed April 30, 2004

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04004Opened January 8, 2004 - Closed April 30, 2004

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04004Opened January 8, 2004 - Closed April 30, 2004

HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20012
20022
20038
200415
200510
20066
20077
20089
20099
201020
201113
201212
20137
20144
20152
20164
20182
20211
20231
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.