2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500. 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.

• 01V220000Jun 26, 200138,863 vehicles potentially affected
  Interior lighting
  Covers: GMC Sierra 2500 2001–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2001–2002, GMC Sierra 3500 2001–2002 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: certain pickup trucks equipped with 6.6l diesel engines fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." these vehicles have a brake system warning light in the instrument cluster that may not illuminate when the brake fluid is low. In addition, when the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.

  Possible consequence: These conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will change the location of a wire connection in the underhood bussed electrical center. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at…

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