2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, 1% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,056 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Ay highway speed felt vigorous vibration throughout out my 2001 Gmc hd 2500 4x4 as I slowed down it got worse next thing I heard was a loud crunch and banging and a puff of smoke, the truck fish tailed side to side (due to the tire still being inflated,it did not lose air pressure) and I corrected it to safely stop . What had happened was I lost the tread off the rear drivers side tire, causing severe damage to the wheel well and fender and exhaust.”
NHTSA complaint #10275183, filed 2009-06, 143,056 miles“When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. Also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. Dealer notified. The engine knocks when starting cold. Rear passenger side door makes noise. The steering column shows rubbing sound. The driver side speaker fell off. Right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. Passenger side power window regulator failed. Fuel door bumper failed. Left front door lock switch came off.”
NHTSA complaint #8015619, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 01V125000Apr 10, 2001Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other…Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2001, Sierra 1500 2001, Chevrolet C10 2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249590Jan 16, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10249980Jan 12, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10247552Dec 12, 2023This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 10244201Sep 26, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10240793Jul 18, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10235713Apr 19, 2023This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration â Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10224820Oct 7, 2022This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10222839Sep 28, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology