2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V562000Nov 26, 20041,660 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment adaptive/mobility
  Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2001–2004, Ford E-350 1997–2000, 2004, E-150 1997–2000, 2004 +8 more

  Reported issue: On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.

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• 01V125000Apr 10, 200177,485 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2001, Sierra 2500 2001, Chevrolet C10 2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification label listing tire size and inflation pressure information that differ from the tire size and the inflation pressure information for the tires on the vehicle…

  Possible consequence: If the tires are under-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire, and the tire could degrade to a point of allowing sudden air loss. If the tires are over-inflated, it could reduce the tread life of the tire and increase susceptibility to road hazard damage. If sudden air loss or a road hazard causes…

  Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who do not receive the label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc…

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