2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc sierra c3. When the vehicle approaches a stop, the ABS grab and make it harder to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that this failure occurred one year earlier while driving at any speed. The emergency brake also failed, which caused the vehicle to fail inspection. A local mechanic informed him that the wheel sensors possibly needed to be cleaned or replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock). The repairs would cost approximately $1,500. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228266, filed 2008-05, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244274Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10235799Apr 27, 2023This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10190932Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
- 10190931Feb 1, 2014Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500
16 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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