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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
11%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
125,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Related service bulletins

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200519%
2001111%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology