2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Engine cooling Problems

“I have a 2001 Gmc sierra 2500hd with an 8.1 liter v8 gasoline engine. While I was doing some research on the internet trying to diagnose what could be wrong with it, I stumbled across your website stating that there had been a recall on that truck with that engine. Nhtsa campaign id number : 07v521000. This recall information describes exactly what has been happening with my vehicle and that part is one I was doing research on based upon a mechanic friends advice. …”

“I have a truck that has the same issue as the recall in this recall number 07v521000 yet Gmc does not claim it in the recall. The issue is that the recall is for a stalled engine that I have experienced many times. Why wouldn't Gmc cover all the vehicles involved. The engine has stalled a number of times at high speeds. I am able to control the vehicle , but when it happens to my wife the best she can do is coast to a stop. This is city driving so the failure is an accident waiting to happen.”

“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.”

“I have owned my 2001 Gmc sierra 2500hd truck since it was new. The vehicle currently has approximately 92000 miles on it. With the brake line problem I recently had I figured I should report the other issues that I don?t think I should be having with a vehicle that is less than 10 years old. The oil cooler lines and the transmission cooler lines have all rusted through and have had to be replaced. Along with the lines, the connectors for the lines have all had to be replaced due to catastrophic failure (they rusted so bad that were falling apart). …”

“Complete engine stoppage at various speeds including stoplights and signs, sometimes refusing to start after being parked for some time. Shop replaced fuel pump. Cost $734.27, 4 months later shop replaced crank shaft sensor cost $296.89. I haven't had pickup returned long enough to know if problem is fixed. Most times motor would start after 15 to 60 sec. Problem started 12+ months ago with motor failure increasing from months to days to hours. Companion refused to ride with me for fear of an accident causing injury or death. …”