2001 GMC Tahoe recalls & problems
The 2001 GMC Tahoe has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaint).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints3filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 GMC Tahoe.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery | 1 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Mar 21, 2005Power train › Automatic transmission
CONSUMER CAME TO A STOP. WHEN PROCEEDING TO PULL OFF A LOUD ACCELERATION NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE. VEHICLE HESITATED TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CAUSE OF THIS WAS UNDETERMINED.*AK - Dec 23, 2003Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
MY ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY 2001 TAHOE LEAKED AND DIED AFTER TWO YEARS. I WAS INFORMED TODAY, BY MY GM DEALER (NORTH STATE CHEVY) THE LEAK DESTROYED MY WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTORS( FRONT WASHER AND REAR WASHER) AND THE CONNECTING HOSES. IT COST ME OVER $200 TO GET REPAIRED. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY ORIGINAL BATTERY IN MY 1999 YUKON AFTER JUST TWO YEARS. - Sep 1, 2001Unknown or other
INSTRUMENT PANEL HAS NO INDICATION THAT DOORS ARE AJAR. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, BUT STATED THAT TWO THOUSAND AND ONE MODELS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED THAT WAY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- PE10010 · opened Mar 30, 2010 · closed Jan 5, 2011Brake line corrosion failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Defect Petition DP10-003 on March 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (MY) 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.DP10-003 was granted and on March 30, 2010, Preliminary Evaluation PE10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by General Motors Corporation (GM).On July 2, 2010, ODI received GM's response to an information request, which included GM's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. GM stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject vehicles is split front/rear and should a brake pipe suddenly fail for any reason, the affected vehicle would be capable of stopping with the pressure supplied by the remaining circuit; (2) the subject… - DP05009 · opened Dec 20, 2005 · closed May 31, 2006PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
ODI'S REVIEW OF COMPLAINT DATA RECEIVED SINCE THE CLOSE OF EA04-011 REVEALED NO INDICATION THAT THE INVESTIGATION SHOULD BE RE-OPENED.MORE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE ENCLOSED IN THE DP05-009 PUBLIC FILE.ODI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REOPEN THE INVESTIGATION IN THE FUTURE SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT. - PE05020 · opened Apr 28, 2005 · closed Sep 13, 2005 · led to recall 05V379000UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION
IN A LETTER DATED AUGUST 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WAS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1999 THROUGH 2002 C/K PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES TO CORRECT A PROBLEM WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CORROSION THAT MAY RESULT IN UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKING (RECALL 05V-379).GM'S RECALL COVERS APPROXIMATELY 804,000 VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING 14 SALT-BELT STATES:CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, AND WEST VIRGINIA.THE RECALL PROCEDURE WILL INVOLVE REMOVING THE SENSOR, CLEANING THE MOUNTING SURFACE, APPLYING A RUST INHIBITOR (ZINC-X) TO THE SURFACE, AND REINSTALLING THE SENSOR.IF NECESSARY, THE SENSOR WILL BE REPLACED. THE POPULATION AND FAILURE REPORT DATA GIVEN IN THIS RESUME ARE… - PE02021 · opened Feb 11, 2002 · closed Aug 1, 2002THROTTLE STICKING
There is no summary currently available - PE01005 · opened Mar 6, 2001 · closed May 11, 2001FIRE BY THE REAR AUXILIARY HEAT
ALLEGE THAT WHILE DRIVING, A FIRE STARTED IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR COMPARTMENT WHEN THE AUXILIARY HEATER WAS TURNED ON.