2001 GMC Sierra engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2001 gmc sierra that has been losing coolant for about 2 years now. I was told it was a common problem with these trucks just wandering why nothing has been done. *tr”
filed Mar 31, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the crankshaft needed to replaced. The manufacturer was contacted…”
filed Apr 6, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN…Campaign 07V521000 · Nov 7, 2007
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 Sierra | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Sierra | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 Sierra | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Sierra | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 Sierra | 22 | 9% |
| 2000 Sierra | 21 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Sierra
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.