2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500, 22% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 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.
“Sold me a good running vehicle that the fuel system failed cause engine to shutdown, caused no braking, vehicle pulled out of center do to steering components, no safety belts in rear of vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11142741, filed 2018-10, 98 miles“Injector failures on 2001 Gmc duramax 6.6 diesel engine. Injectors failed and replaced under warranty at 167,000 miles, failed again at 197,000 miles and replaced under warranty. G m customer service said they would replace them under warranty if they failed again in such a short period of time. Injectors failed at 234,000 miles and GM customer service renigged on their word. Many others have had failures in 30,000 to 40,000 miles. They are replacing parts with remanufactured parts and they are not lasting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173791, filed 2006-11, 232,825 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc 3500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the injection pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. The dealer stated that the injection pump needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10614620, filed 2014-07, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc SIERRA 3500. Intermittently, when the vehicle is driven at any rate of speed, it shuts off without warning. The contact must wait up to 20 minutes to restart the vehicle. The fuel pump was replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least four times for this failure. The fuel filter was changed on one occasion, but the failure could not be duplicated for the other three. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The current mileage was 115,000 and failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10236224, filed 2008-07, 80,000 miles“It takes a half and hour before fuel gauge will register. Consumer feels that it is dangerous because there are children present, and if on road and it cooled they may freeze.”
NHTSA complaint #884341, filed 2001-03Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10250012Jul 1, 2014Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available
- 10246499Jul 1, 2014Duramax® Diesel Glow Plugs Difficult to Install Due to Carbon Buildup - New Glow Plug Bore Reamer Available
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 2 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 12% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 16% |
| 2015 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 2 | 14% |
| 2012 | 3 | 33% |
| 2011 | 2 | 10% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 17% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2002 | 6 | 30% |
| 2001 | 8 | 22% |
| 1999 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500
16 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500
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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