2001 GMC Sierra Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 264 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,274miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 264 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,274 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.
“While driving at night, consumer pushed dome light over ride button, immediately headlights and dash lights went out. Vehicle was taken to dealer, Gmc was contacted. Manufacturer stated this was the design of the vehicle. To press again 4 times within 6 seconds. This would prompt all lights to come on again. There is a section in owners manual where this fact is mentioned, but not in clear terms. Dealer could not fix.”
NHTSA complaint #8011202, filed 2002-06“Consumer's vehicle doesn't have any tail lights to alert vehicles or traffic behind of a sudden stop or just being there. Brake lights only come on to indicate a stop. Dealer replaced the body control module, but it hasn't been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #898655, filed 2001-11Related service bulletins
- 10018627Jan 9, 2006Fog lamps inoperative.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 30 | 57% |
| 2014 | 63 | 62% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 13% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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