2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, 4% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,300 miles.
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 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). …”
NHTSA complaint #10355178, filed 2010-09, 90,300 miles“Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up. All research and issues with the vehicle indicate a manufacturer recall of a crankshaft position sensor. The vehicle will stall or shut off at random whether it's in motion down the highway in the middle of a intersection or at a stop sign . …”
NHTSA complaint #10930162, filed 2016-12, 98,000 miles“Gmc 2500hd will not stop or turn sometimes ,hyatt buick says it is normal . I have a signed letter that says it is normal.incedent date is first time this happened. I need help-------”
NHTSA complaint #10051406, filed 2003-12“While shifting from park to drive a clicking noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. While driving,the driver experiencing a fluctuate in speed. This cause the vehicle to accelerated intermittently. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver front and rear u joints needed replacing from the drive shaft.”
NHTSA complaint #10066648, filed 2004-05“Transmission does not perform correctly. Transmission does not engage correctly. Most recent occurrence transmission shifted to neutral while being operated and would not go back into gear. Transmission finally shifted to first gear, but would not change to another gear. There have been software upgrades to this transmission, but that is not considered a repair for GM. Gm says there is nothing they can do because it is not under warranty anymore, but problem started before vehicle was out of warranty. Vehicle has been taken to a dealership for concerns multiple times, but nothing was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145438, filed 2005-12Related service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10145478Sep 12, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have not engagement into drive, delayed, no engagement into reverse, and or…
- 10112600Nov 26, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician with the axel setup information from American Axle Manufacturing. Technician should be advised…
- 10025667Jan 1, 20084l80e, mt1 and 4l85e, mn8 simplified valve body reconditioning instructions, dtc p0741, p0742, p0752, p0752, p0756, p0757, p0894, harsh or delayed shifts, slips, no drive, no…
- 10022259Apr 1, 2007Delayed engagement with allison transmission, cold hesitation, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc's p0701, p1709, p1711, p1713, p0841, p0843, p0847, p0870, p0872…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 11% |
| 2024 | 27 | 25% |
| 2023 | 20 | 61% |
| 2022 | 7 | 16% |
| 2021 | 13 | 25% |
| 2020 | 25 | 31% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 9% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 8 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 6 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 18% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 13 | 8% |
| 2002 | 14 | 10% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 20% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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