2001 GMC Sierra power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 GMC Sierra — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the hwy. Towing my 28 ft 5th wheel trailer on level ground we experienced a loud bang and the feeling like something in the driveline had broken. No engine malfunction indicators were displayed on the console. No further incidents have happened yet, but it is constantly on my mind…”
filed Dec 27, 2006
“Dt: the contact wa shaving problems with the push button module that engages the four wheel drive. The vehicle is getting stuck between two wheel and four wheel drive. He has talked to gm, and vehicle was not under a recall. This has been happening for three years. The vehicle has not been taken to…”
filed Oct 26, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 23 | 38% |
| 2015 Sierra | 6 | 11% |
| 2014 Sierra | 10 | 10% |
| 2013 Sierra | 5 | 13% |
| 2012 Sierra | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 Sierra | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Sierra | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 Sierra | 11 | 9% |
| 2004 Sierra | 18 | 10% |
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.