Gmc K2500 2001

Model K2500 made in 2001 by Gmc got 8 consumer complains, 5 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering. There was one recall concerning interior lighting .

Model 2001

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
INTERIOR LIGHTING
01V220000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 04/01/2001 to 06/15/2001V (Vehicle)3886307/09/2001MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/26/200107/03/2001571105
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 the brake fluid is low, the vehicle may not meet the partial system requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Consequence SummaryThese conditions could result in reduced braking capability, which could lead to a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-469509/01/200910032435Gm: 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 r03/24/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
02060101003/01/2002632326Information on serpentine belt identification and diagnosis for certain hd pickup models. *tt07/12/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
000730017B01/01/2002000730017A631802Subject regarding service parts resriction program for allison series 1000 automatic transmission. *slc06/20/2002
010417001B03/01/2002010417001A629551Subject regarding launch shudder on acceleration (install new one-piece propeller shaft) *jg04/02/2002
01073002105/01/2001619742This technical service bulletin states that technicians may experience difficulty in removing the connectors from the park / neutral position switch, usually when trying to remove the switch during transmission service. *tt06/26/2001
01073002004/01/2001619715Subject ordering reference table for ordering the new valve body, spacer plate and gasket kit. *tt06/25/2001
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
01041700102/01/2001619173Some extended and crew cab long box pickup models including 1999 and 2001 chevrolet k2500 models with automatic transmission may exhibit a vibration (launch shudder) during acceleration from 0-40 km/h (0-25).05/17/2001
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
010417001A06/01/2001010417001623047Some customers may comment on a vibration during acceleration from 0 - 40 km/h (0 - 25 mph). *tt10/25/2001
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
000710/06/2000618681Fisher service bulletin regarding 7161 kit fit-up to year 2001 gm trucks. *tt04/20/2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
010730002B05/01/2001010730002A619741Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is on; the transmission is stuck in third gear; and / or the instrument cluster is inoperative. *tt06/26/2001
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
07050105/07/2001619775Customer may complain that the wiper motor is inoperative or that the wiper motor fuse blows repeatedly. *tt06/29/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE04004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/200404/30/2004HYDRAULIC 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
PE04004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/200404/30/2004HYDRAULIC 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
PE04004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/200404/30/2004HYDRAULIC 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
PE04004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/200404/30/2004HYDRAULIC 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
PE04004GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/08/200404/30/2004HYDRAULIC 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 datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
4
 Owner was driving when vehicle slightly went off the road. once vehicle resumed normal operations spindle broke, causing it to lose control and roll over four times. please describe details. *ak
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh
SUSPENSION
4
 Owner was driving when vehicle slightly went off the road. once vehicle resumed normal operations spindle broke, causing it to lose control and roll over four times. please describe details. *ak
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
07/22/20021
 When starting up vehicle consumer can here knocking noises coming from motor. also rattling noise coming from under vehicle. dealer notified. *ak the engine knocks when starting cold. rear passenger side door makes noise. the steering column shows rubbing sound. the driver side speaker fell off. right front window makes grinding noise when goes up or down. passenger side power window regulator failed. fuel door bumper failed. left front door lock switch came off. *yh