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GMC Sierra 1500 HDModel year report

2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
94,001miles, 9 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 22% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 94,001 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 73 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins 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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I reside in michigan and the winters here are somewhat bad on vehicles but this is in no way acceptable for GM to get away with. I was out of town on the 15th of aug about 80 miles from home and preparing to make a right turn to enter onto the highway when the light turned yellow and the driver/car in front of me stopped suddenly and thankfully proceeded to turn hence getting out of my way because when I applied my brakes their was nothing right to the floorboard, I had known what just happened, ruptured a brake line. …”

NHTSA complaint #10748949, filed 2015-08, 242,000 miles

Fuel system: “I was traveling close to my home and was making a left turn on a country road. I went to apply my brakes with no result. The peddle went all the way to the floor. I shifted the vehicle into low gear and finally made it home. I had to have the vehicle transported to a shop for repairs. The cost to fix the brakes lines, master cylinder - $1000. Not happy with Gmc and will probably never buy another american made vehicle. I also have a chevy tahoe and I have had nothing but problems with that vehicle as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10463255, filed 2012-06, 120,244 miles

Body and structure: “Brake line failure. Was able to avoid a crash but all the brake lines are rusted from the outside. Always rinse undercarriage after driving on salt roads which isn't that often in chesterfield va. Should be a recall on these vehicles I know of 5 other persons that have had the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10547804, filed 2013-10, 125,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

22% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 74,000 and 120,244 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 94,001 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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.

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. 73 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 73 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Sierra 1500 HD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20051185,0000———Not enough data
20031697,2500———Stable
20029104,0000———Not enough data
2001994,0010———Not enough data

All GMC Sierra 1500 HD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (89% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 94,001 miles and the middle half falls between 74,000 and 120,244 miles; 22% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.