2001 Chevrolet Sierra Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 31,450miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 31,450 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 22%
- Engine1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Had to stop for red light pushed hard on brake pedal it and went to the floor. Thankfully no one was in front of me. Scared to drive it. Fluid all over the place steel frame lines burst. Luckily only 1 line went still had front brakes having truck towed to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10462933, filed 2012-06, 86,032 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Sierra. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled and the battery/charging warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The dealer stated that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10643840, filed 2014-10Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Sierra. The contact has experienced difficulty starting the vehicle since 2002. The vehicle fails to provide an error code when it is diagnosed because the engine will start. Recently, in july of 2008, the vehicle shut off and could not be restarted while stopped at a red light. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and they replaced the crankshaft position sensor. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10239219, filed 2008-08, 12,000 milesExterior lighting: “When driving down highway headlights will go out without warning. Has to stop vehicle, let it cool off, and start back up beforeheadlights come back on.”
NHTSA complaint #893045, filed 2001-07Mileage when problems were reported
75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 29,000 and 33,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- EA11001Brake line corrosion failureClosed · Jan 5, 2011
- DP05009Parking brake failureClosed · Dec 20, 2005
- EA04011Parking brake failureClosed · Apr 9, 2004
- EA04005Tailgate cable breakageClosed · Feb 19, 2004
- PE03026Steel wheel rim fractureClosed · Jun 12, 2003
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011Seats. General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the…
- 10012089Feb 1, 2007Steering. Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel. *eh updated *eh updated.
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Exterior lighting, Interior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
- 10014953May 12, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Rear axle retainer button breakage.
- 10011692Jan 28, 2005Engine cooling. Misfire at idle cold and possible p0171 and or p0174.
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Steering. Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Sierra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 31,450 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 44,494 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 11 | 46,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Sierra model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 31,450 miles and the middle half falls between 29,000 and 33,900 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.