Component Record

GMC Sierra 2001 Engine Problems

24 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2001 GMC Sierra - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

07V521000Reported November 7, 2007 - 11,974 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 11,974 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes155 Tires18 Suspension18 Fuel and Propulsion System17 Power Train15 Electrical System14

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.