2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, 5% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“2001 Gmc SIERRA 2500 hd diesel with allison trans, while on vacation 800 miles away lost all brakes (front and rear) nearly killing people. Found brake line bust at the fuel tank (which was full) excessive corrosion on all brake lines and under carriage of this truck less than 50k miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343829, filed 2010-07, 49,000 miles“First power steering and hydroboost lines rusts through. Brake lines ruptures in crash due to accident. Gm needs to recall their trucks and fix the problem of there faulty rustly brake and power steering system lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10454973, filed 2012-04, 181,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc SIERRA 2500 hd. The contact stated that while at an auto body shop for unrelated repairs, the technician stated that the entire frame was corroded and would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10462952, filed 2012-06, 124,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc 2500 hd. The contact stated that the frame of the vehicle was corroding. The failure caused the contact to replace the brake lines twice. The contact stated that the vehicle had to be inspected every year and the vehicle started corroding two years ago. The dealer stated that the frame may need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 65000 and the current mileage was 84000.”
NHTSA complaint #10353656, filed 2010-09, 65,000 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 service bulletins
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 5 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 11 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
62 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTires
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 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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