2001 GMC Sierra 1500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500, and owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at…
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Labels (equipment)
Vehicle description: certain 2-wheel drive pickup trucks fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." the problem was caused by a computer error that resulted in the certification label listing tire size and inflation pressure information that differ from the…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a new label and installation instructions. However, a dealer can install the label if the owner so desires. Owner notification began may 31, 2001. Owners who do not receive the label and…
140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 99,174 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Truck has just over 150k miles. Maintained well and garaged when possible. 1) Noticed a fuel smell from the driver side door area and after parking for a long weekend, a small pool of liquid formed in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2021 · Service brakes
“My anti lock keep kicking in, the panhead by gas tank is completely shot and there is a box by the gas tank for emissions and not able to get 1 and the frame in the front is shot also along with the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2021 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 GMC Sierra (Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 11–17 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 10–15 / 13–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 1500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 1500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 13 |
| 1995 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 GMC Sierra 1500 | 3 | 83 |
| 1998 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 59 |
| 1999 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 158 |
| 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 181 |
| 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 140 |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 166 |
| 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 180 |
| 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 212 |
| 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 177 |
| 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 145 |
| 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 262 |
| 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 381 |
| 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 | 4 | 234 |
| 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 | 4 | 168 |
| 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 | 5 | 284 |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 | 3 | 107 |
| 2013 GMC Sierra 1500 | 3 | 115 |
| 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 | 9 | 739 |
| 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 | 9 | 719 |
| 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 | 8 | 342 |
| 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 | 6 | 354 |
| 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 | 7 | 304 |
| 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 | 10 | 650 |
| 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 | 12 | 472 |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | 7 | 580 |
| 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 | 6 | 590 |
| 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 | 3 | 485 |
| 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 366 |
| 2025 GMC Sierra 1500 | 1 | 118 |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | 2 | 138 |
Checking a specific 2001 GMC Sierra 1500
How do I know if my 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V125000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
- Sierra 25001,821 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.