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2001 GMC Sierra Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 264 total for the year
Median mileage
86,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2001 GMC Sierra, 0% of the 264 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,000 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.

“When my issues started, I would fill my gas tank and the gas gauge would plummet to empty. While driving, it would go to full, back to empty or be anywhere in between. At that time, there no no mechanical issues, just the annoying fact that you had no idea how much fuel you actually had. This went on until this spring, when I had the first potentially dangerous incident. I was driving down a county highway at approximately the speed limit and the truck's engine just shut off. No power steering, nothing. It happened just as I was coming to a stop sign thankfully. …”

NHTSA complaint #10576461, filed 2014-04, 86,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201747%
201524%
201488%
201338%
2012517%
2011716%
201026%
200938%
200811%
200723%
200587%
200453%
200331%
200231%
200110%
200010%
199710%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra

Brakes
150 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Fuel system
16 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Sierra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology