Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 GMC Sierra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 GMC Sierra has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 264 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V521000 CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V379000 UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V161000 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04E022000 DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V129000 GM/TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100 complaints
- Service Brakes 31 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 22 complaints
- Tires 18 complaints
- Suspension 15 complaints
- Parking Brake 14 complaints
Of the 264 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 264 complaints, owners report 9 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 GMC Sierra has limited recall and complaint data indicating some potential reliability issues. Notably, there are frequent problems with the braking system, engine, and parking brake. Recalls address significant concerns like the ABS and parking brake, suggesting recurring issues. Complaints also highlight concerns with steering and the electrical system. Given these factors, this vehicle's reliability is considered below average, but precise failure data is sparse.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| braking system | 60,000–150,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| engine and cooling | 75,000–150,000 miles | $500–$1,800 | occasional |
| parking brake | 50,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire rotations every 7,500 miles
- Coolant system flush every 3 years
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- ABS warning light
- Rough engine running or stalling
- Parking brake not holding
- Excessive brake pedal travel
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 GMC Sierra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.