2001 GMC Sierra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 264 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 264 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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 the air conditioner (A/C) is used it takes at least eight minutes for the cool air to flow. There is a foul odor coming from the vents that smells like rotten eggs. Also, consumer is concerned with the sound of the engine. Although the vehicle is equipped with a gas engine, it sounds like a diesel engine. There is a irritating noise that occurs intermittently at any speed. The dealer claims that the noise is normal. Engine burns 3 qts. Of oil every 3000 miles and the fuel gauge isn't accurate.”
NHTSA complaint #10046311, filed 2003-12, 40,000 miles“Jack that comes with vehicle has a head that is about one inch in diameter. Consumer believes that jack cannot properly lift vehicle. The consumer states that it was difficult to safely use and remove this jack.”
NHTSA complaint #886457, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Sierra
150 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeat 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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