2001 GMC Sierra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
30
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 9 report injuries (9 people injured, 5 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2001 GMC Sierra vehicles were involved in 117 fatal crashes with 62 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT… · Nov 7, 2007
- Crash riskCERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED… · Aug 29, 2005
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH… · Apr 22, 2005
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL… · Mar 17, 2004