2001 GMC Pickup recalls & problems
The 2001 GMC Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 GMC Pickup.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module | 2 | — |
| Steering Hydraulic power assist › Pump; Gear box › Shaft sector | 2 | — |
| Tires Sidewall | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Oct 20, 2005 · 73,500 milesFuel system, gasoline
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE ( WILL NOT WORK 50% OF TIME ). *NM - Jan 21, 2005 · 80,000 miles · crashSteering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND SHAFT BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. THEN, VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A POLE. NO REPORT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *AK - May 1, 2004 · 4,800 milesService brakes, hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING, UPON COMING UP ON A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, BRAKE PEDAL GOES COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR REALLY FAST, MAKING A AIR PRESSURE SOUND. ALSO, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT IS VERY HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THIS WAS A NORMAL PROBLEM. *SC - May 15, 2003 · 95,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
THE ELECTRONICS IN THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED AFTER 3.5 YEARS. FAULTY ELECTRONICS.*AK - Aug 17, 2002 · 1 injuryTires › Sidewall
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM, CAUSING A CRASH. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SIDEWALL IS TOO THIN FOR THE HEAVY DUTY VEHICLE, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT, POLICE OFFICER STATED ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY TIRE FAILURE, FIRESTONE, 24575R16. *SLC
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.