2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,750 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was traveling at approx. 50mph with two passengers, weather clear, when we smelled a hint of burning plastic. Continued traveling and after 2 or so miles the truck slowed and acted as though it was running out of fuel. Pulled to side passenger in back seat noticed the truck was on fire between the bed and cab underneath. Witness who was behind in another vehicle stated that sparks were flying from the truck while going down the road previous to my pulling over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185389, filed 2007-03, 75,000 miles“While replacing the fuel injectors under a special injector warranty, the dealership broke a glowplug off and called to say I need to replace the cylinder head at my cost. Call Gmc customer support who say due to the age and mileage 2001, 124500. That the corrosion of the glowplug and the fact it seized in the cylinder head is not there problem, even though they are the one who designed the engine. They said that it's at my cost for a new cylinder head which was quoted to me over the phone at a price of $1,800.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10221961, filed 2008-03, 124,500 miles“Truck just shuts down while driving, coast to safest pull over, turn key off, sit and wait a minute, sometimes longer, try to start engine, usually starts, sometimes longer waits. Other then the apparent safety possibilities, didn't think much about it. Well, this would happen every once & awhile. For over a year now, last 3 months with increasing occurrences. Truck out of warranty, so I have it serviced locally, dave cote automotive, a GM trained technician with 30 years experience, problem diagnosed, crankshaft position sensor at the rear of the 8.1 l engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604539, filed 2014-06, 39,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 chevrolet k2500 hd silverado. The contact stated that the fuel injectors on the vehicle are bad and the failure is caused by a faulty wiring harness. A local mechanic stated that in order to repair the failure the wiring harness and fuel injectors must both be replaced. Gm was contacted and stated that they had extended the warranty on the vehicles for this failure to 7 years or 200,000 miles, whichever came first. The contacts 7 year period had expired so the repairs would be at her expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 158,500.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 38% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 33 | 31% |
| 2023 | 6 | 18% |
| 2022 | 12 | 27% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 13 | 16% |
| 2019 | 9 | 28% |
| 2018 | 7 | 20% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 11 | 12% |
| 2014 | 4 | 13% |
| 2013 | 3 | 7% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 14% |
| 2009 | 7 | 23% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 4 | 6% |
| 2005 | 42 | 37% |
| 2004 | 48 | 34% |
| 2003 | 36 | 23% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
62 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
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