Gmc 3500 2001
Model 3500 made in 2001 by Gmc got 18 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 9 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2001
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V562000 | MOBILITY WORKS | from 01/01/1997 to 08/01/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1660 | ODI | MOBILITY WORKS | 11/26/2004 | 11/24/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Sure-lok recall no. 04e-058.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 04292004 | 04/29/2004 | 10013205 | Engine may have a condition in which the exhaust valve stem may become deformed. this includes 1999-01 chevrolet and gmc 4500 and 5500 models. *eh | 04/12/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4695 | 09/01/2009 | 10032435 | Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. the vehicle may operate as if it is in r | 03/24/2010 | |
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623566 | Subject pertaining to duramax diesel engine that would require a cylinder head replacement.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623566 | Subject pertaining to duramax diesel engine that would require a cylinder head replacement.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| 011200 | 12/01/2000 | 616397 | Information on the k05 engine block heater. *tt | 02/25/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 020604005 | 02/01/2002 | 629495 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p1221 service manual information. *tt | 04/02/2002 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 290601 | 06/29/2001 | 623574 | Information regarding duramax 6600 diesel fuel system.*jb | 10/29/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 010604035 | 06/01/2001 | 623240 | Information regarding non serviceable connectors on the fuel injector control module harness for the duramax 6600 diesel engine. *yh | 10/26/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 01349A | 11/18/2003 | 10004135 | 6.5l l49 l56 l57 l65 diesel engine requiring fuel injection pump replacement. models p32/p42 1994-1999 included. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE04004 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/08/2004 | 04/30/2004 | HYDRAULIC PUMP SHAFT FAILURES | ||
| The preliminary evaulation is being upgraded.during the ea odi will limitits investigation to only those vehicles equipped with a hydro-boost system, which provides power assist to the braking and steering sytems.vaccuum brake booster vehicles are excluded.odi hasexpanded the scope of the ea to include model years2003 and 2004, asduring the pe, odi learned that the hydroboast pumps were modified in febraury 2004.therefore,odi has expanded the scope to include the additional model years.odi's is concerned because thisisa sudden failure that affects two critical systems of the vehicle, brakes and steering, at the same time.the ability of the operator to handle the dual failures is a concern. further, these vehicles tend to be work vehicles, with some over 10,000 pounds gvwr and many equipped to pull large trailers.dual failures of heavily loaded vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers further increases the safety risk.odi plans to conduct testing to quantify the braking and steering performance degradation and the impact on safe vehicle control, when a hydroboast pump fails. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 12/12/2004 | 96000 | 1 | |
| While driving, the consumer was involved in a head on collision while going around a winding road. subsequently, the air bag did not deploy. the consumer was driving 35 mph. please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2001 | |
| There is fuel leakage coming from vehicle, vehicle will leak fuel from engine. there is a big amount of fuel that spills at once. *ak *yd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 2 | 11/01/2001 | |
| There is fuel leakage coming from vehicle, vehicle will leak fuel from engine. there is a big amount of fuel that spills at once. *ak *yd | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 08/13/2001 | 5 | 07/31/2001 | |
| When vehicle is being filled, fuel spews from filler neck because filler neck is small. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 0 | ||
| It takes a half and hour before fuel gauge will register. consumer feels that it is dangerous because there are children present, and if on road and it cooled they may freeze. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gas gauge does not rgister till 1/2 hour later. consumer feels this may be unsafe because children may be present, and may run out of gas.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 10/10/2006 | 232825 | 3 | 10/17/2001 |
| Injector failures on 2001 gmc duramax 6.6 diesel engine. injectors failed and replaced under warranty at 167,000 miles, failed again at 197,000 miles and replaced under warranty. g m customer service said they would replace them under warranty if they failed again in such a short period of time. injectors failed at 234,000 miles and gm customer service renigged on their word. many others have had failures in 30,000 to 40,000 miles. they are replacing parts with remanufactured parts and they are not lasting. gm dealers are charging $3600.00 to $4,500.00 to replace these injectors out of warranty. it is plain that they know that there is a problem with the injectors when they extended the warranty on injectors from 100,000 to 200,000 miles or seven years. they get away with this because most people do not drive their vehicles that much in seven years. all i wanted was a fair deal and did not get it. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 03/16/2001 | 0 | ||
| It takes a half and hour before fuel gauge will register. consumer feels that it is dangerous because there are children present, and if on road and it cooled they may freeze. *ak | |||
| 03/27/2001 | 0 | ||
| Gas gauge does not rgister till 1/2 hour later. consumer feels this may be unsafe because children may be present, and may run out of gas.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 61580 | ||
| After experiencing abs braking problems on my 2001 gmc truck model nk3, i became aware of gm recall no. 05068, 05v379000, which the local dealer says this issue does not involve my vehicle. for safety reasons, i did repair the problem | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt: the contact stated there was rust on the abs sensor on the front axle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, and they took the front hubs off and cleaned out the rust. the two abs sensors were also replaced. the vehicle was working properly at this time. there was recall, 05v379000, and this consumer experienced the same failure. according to general motors, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak the rotors were replacd due to rust. updated 11/29/05. *jb | |||
| 01/28/2005 | 60000 | 20 | 01/18/2005 |
| Brake pedal will go hard at low speed and not brake. my dealer said it is the wheel speed sensor and he cleaned it. gmc has a recall for this problem on their suvs and some pickups but not for my truck. *jb | |||
| 02/23/2003 | 8500 | 8 | |
| Failure occurs below 15mph while doing a normal stop on both wet and dry road (with no contaminants on the road to affect braking). this has happened eight times in the 8500 miles i have driven the vehicle, with the eighth time resulting in an accident. event course is that i am coming to a normal stop, and while my foot is on the brake i push slightly more on the pedal in an instance where a little more brake is needed to stop before where i had originally planned. immediately the abs kicks in (i can hear a whirring sound but the brakes pedal does not fluctuate), and i loose about 50% of the braking power right when i need more to stop sooner. obviously the vehicle keeps moving forward past where i need it to stop. this vehicle is owned by seattle public schools and is a maintenance vehicle. the maintenance shop and dealer claim that there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, and i have refused to drive it. rear wheel bearing seals have been replaced. i have been driving over 40 years and have never experienced this type of response from any other vehicle i have driven. / please note on your web page, i could not make a selection for anything but a 'passenger vehicle'. this is a van. | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 07/13/2005 | 19657 | 2 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt: contact stated the tread on 2 firestone tire come off. the first one came off at 19,657 miles on 6-10-05. the second one came off at 22,250 miles on 7-13-05 while traveling 65 mph. he brought them to firestone on 6-10-05. they made him an offer, but it did not seem reasonable. one month later, the second tire failed, and they prorated the tires for wear. contact was concerned there was a defect in the tires, and would like to file a complaint. the tires were the original ones that came on the truck that he bought in 2001. they would not give him the new tires until he gave them the old tires. there was damage done to truck. he still had the first tire that was damaged. the tires that failed were the left and right rear tires.*ak updated 11/30/2005 - *nm | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 2 | 11/27/2001 | |
| Tire size lt24575r16; this motorhome has had 2 tires fail at different mileages. first one had tread seaparation at 11,800 miles, and second tire had tread separation at 14,300 miles. both caused motorhome to vibrate, and both occurred in rear with non-dual axle assembly. *ak this motorhome is sitting on a ford chasises. *yh | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | ROCHESTER | 14623 | PATRICK PONTIAC GMC | 585-359-2200 |
| NY | STATTON ISLAND | VILLA MARIN |