2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 108about this part
- Share
- 77%of 140 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 108 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500, 77% of the 140 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Second brake like failure in as many years. Again, rusted at a bend just as the rear line turns down into the center hose going to the rear axle differential. Luckily, I was just finishing pulling straight into a parking spot when it popped just as a I stopped. Fortunately, I was able to hit the parking brake so I didn't hit anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10822428, filed 2016-01, 167,000 miles“I was backing my boat into the water,stepped on brakes and pedal went to the floor.the brakes were gone. Quickly put in drive and four wheel drive and pulled up ramp(up hill ramp so brakes were not so important used emergency brake to stop).the complete system failed,there were no hydraulic brakes at all as all the lines corroded.”
NHTSA complaint #10617246, filed 2014-07, 86,000 miles“I have a 200 Gmc sierra and have found now that all the brake lines have rusted through, and the frame is so badly rusty it is not safe to drive. As I review the internet there are hundreds and hundreds of similar problems, many resulting in crashes. You must make Gmc face up to this problem and get these dangerous vehicles off the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10421051, filed 2011-08, 88,000 miles“Driving less than a half mile from home when I applied the brakes and experienced total failure without warning. Upon inspection brake lines were rusted and one failed. As I was removing to replace all of them due to the rust conditions, several of them were brittle enough to break upon manipulation.”
NHTSA complaint #10535889, filed 2013-08, 102,000 miles“Got in truck started it, drove to the top of mile driveway applied brakes. The pedal went to the floor. I rolled into the road before I could apply the parking brake. An oncoming car had to brake, so as to avoid hitting me. I got the truck back in to the driveway and rode the park brake down the drive. Called a wrecker to tow to nearest garage. The brake lines ruptured in the different places, lost all brake fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10617527, filed 2014-07, 148,366 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
17 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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