Complaints
333
Crashes
41
Fires
2
Injuries
14
Fatalities
21
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Gmc Sierra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#169 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:60,602 mi
Crash-related:11
#231 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:136,710 mi
Crash-related:3
#313 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:89,404 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Gmc Sierra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 69 | 11 | — | 60,602 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 31 | 3 | — | 136,710 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 | — | — | 89,404 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 10 | — | — | 59,044 mi | |
| TIRES | 10 | — | — | 29,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 | 7 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | 1 | — | 50,369 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 8 | — | — | 43,031 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 7 | 1 | — | 47,277 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 | — | — | 38,159 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 2 | — | 44,175 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 71,454 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 66,252 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 6 | 2 | — | 39,938 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4 | — | 41,512 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 75,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 4 | 1 | — | 34,739 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 4 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 | — | — | 124,268 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 47,650 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 69,326 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 49,274 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 140,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 3 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 3 | — | — | 44,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 | — | — | 77,086 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 7,250 mi |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
69
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,602
SERVICE BRAKES
31
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,710
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,404
PARKING BRAKE
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,044
TIRES
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,250
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
8
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,369
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,031
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,277
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,159
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,175
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,454
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,252
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,938
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,512
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,500
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,739
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,268
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,650
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,326
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,274
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,000
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,086
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,250
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