2001 GMC Sierra 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that he was able to turn the vehicle back on but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was…”
filed Sep 28, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled without warning. Upon restarting, the vehicle operated normally and was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician informed the contact that the crankshaft position sensor was…”
filed Aug 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
06-06-01-019C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 14, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 6% |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 5 | 8% |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 13 | 11% |
| 2004 Sierra 2500 | 9 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.