How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 have?

The 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?

Of 171 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

2001 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 116,348 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

INTERIOR LIGHTING 01V220000 2001-06-26 38,863 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN…

Consequence

THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE LOCATION OF A WIRE CONNECTION IN THE UNDERHOOD BUSSED ELECTRICAL CENTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT…

EQUIPMENT 01V125000 2001-04-10 77,485 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A COMPUTER ERROR THAT RESULTED IN THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LISTING TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION…

Consequence

IF THE TIRES ARE UNDER-INFLATED, IT COULD REDUCE THE TREAD LIFE OF THE TIRE, AND THE TIRE COULD DEGRADE TO A POINT OF ALLOWING SUDDEN AIR LOSS. IF THE TIRES ARE OVER-INFLATED, IT COULD REDUCE THE TREAD LIFE OF THE TIRE AND INCREASE SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ROAD HAZARD DAMAGE. IF SUDDEN AIR LOSS OR A ROAD HAZARD CAUSES…

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A NEW LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL IF THE OWNER SO DESIRES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 31, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ENGINE

TIRES

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

STEERING

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints171

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Unknown”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-08-03

“Fuel is dumping into injectors. 2001 gmc sierra 2500 diesel. Only has 135,000 miles!! Engine boggs down when climbing hill, bridge, or towing.”

ENGINE · reported 2020-10-10

“Fuel is dumping into injectors. 2001 gmc sierra 2500 diesel. Only has 135,000 miles!! Engine boggs down when climbing hill, bridge, or towing.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2020-10-10

“Fuel is dumping into injectors. 2001 gmc sierra 2500 diesel. Only has 135,000 miles!! Engine boggs down when climbing hill, bridge, or towing.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-10-10

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 2500. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly lost compression and the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to courtesy cadillac (1345 evangeline thruway, broussard, la) where it was diagnosed that one or more fuel injectors…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-03-10

“I have a 2001 gmc truck that the rear frame horn on the passenger side were the frame is welded about 6 inches from that point it has a crack all the way to the top of the frame right were the bump stop is on the frame with only about 1 inch holding the frame together as of right now the rest of…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2018-02-09

“Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up. All research and issues with the vehicle indicate a…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-10-05

“Vehicle stalls and shuts off while driving and idle. Sometimes it starts back up immediately, other times it will just crank over but will not start. After letting it sit sometimes 5 to 20 minutes at a time it will then start back up. All research and issues with the vehicle indicate a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-10-05

Defect investigations

Investigation EA06016 Opened 2006-09-14 · closed 2007-11-09

CRANK POSITION SENSOR FAILURE - STALL

IN A LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2007, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) REPORTED TO THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (07V-521) TO REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP) IN APPROXIMATELY 12,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8.1 LITER…

Investigation EA06016 Opened 2006-09-14 · closed 2007-11-09