Gmc Sierra 1500 Hd 2001
Model Sierra 1500 Hd made in 2001 by Gmc got 27 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes, digital instrument panel and fuel/propulsion system. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, other. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | |||||
| PIE-0043 | 02/01/2010 | 10034428 | Chevrolet:gmc: engineering information-fuel tank pressure sensor, dtcs p0446, p0451 or p0454 set. gmc engineering is attempting to determine the root cause of the above concern. *pe | 11/15/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 120244 | ||
| I was traveling close to my home and was making a left turn on a country road. i went to apply my brakes with no result. the peddle went all the way to the floor. i shifted the vehicle into low gear and finally made it home. i had to have the vehichle transported to a shop for repairs. the cost to fix the brakes lines, master cylinder - $1000. not happy with gmc and will probably never buy another american made vehicle. i also have a chevy tahoe and i have had nothing but problems with that vehicle as well. | |||
| 01/30/2012 | 74000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd. the contact stated was driving10 mph and entering a residential drive-way when the rear brake line fractured, causing all brake fluid to leak and the contact to lose braking control. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the brake and discoverd that all of the rear brake lines were rusted and extremely corroded. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. kmj | |||
| 01/30/2012 | 74000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd. the contact stated the brake lines are all rotted out. while pulling in the drive-way at 10 mph the rear brake line broke causing all the fluids to leak and lost braking control. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the brake and notice all the rear brake lines are rusted and corroded. to replace all the brake lines would cost $700 to the contact. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 74,000 and the current mileage was 81,000. mw | |||
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge read empty when full, half the time. gauge will shut off then come on. this problem started 2 yrs ago with only 38,000 miles. *tr | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/07/2012 | 120244 | ||
| I was traveling close to my home and was making a left turn on a country road. i went to apply my brakes with no result. the peddle went all the way to the floor. i shifted the vehicle into low gear and finally made it home. i had to have the vehichle transported to a shop for repairs. the cost to fix the brakes lines, master cylinder - $1000. not happy with gmc and will probably never buy another american made vehicle. i also have a chevy tahoe and i have had nothing but problems with that vehicle as well. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 38000 | 1 | |
| Fuel gauge read empty when full, half the time. gauge will shut off then come on. this problem started 2 yrs ago with only 38,000 miles. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/17/2011 | 88154 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd. the contact stated that the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer diagnosed that four brake lines were rusted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,154. | |||
| 09/17/2011 | 88154 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd. the contact stated that the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer diagnosed that four brake lines were rusted. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,154. kmj | |||
| 04/16/2011 | 94001 | ||
| I own a 2001 gmc sierra 1500 hd sle which i lost my brakes while entering a intersection the other day brought it to a shop to have it looked at they informed me i have rotted brake lines at the abs module under the drivers side door. the mechanic showed me the rotted lines i took sometime to check the internet to see if there where others having this problem there seems to be thousands of similar complaints. also the rear leaf springs shackles have rotted out. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 39846 | 3 | 07/08/2004 |
| 2001 gmc sierra crew cab truck was purchased pre-owned in july 2004. vehicle at purchase had the front brakes replaced. mileage was 28,410. in january 2006 with 35,904 miles front and rear brake rotors with pads were replaced due to rusted brake rotors. in august 2006, rear brake backing plates were found to be rotted away and had to be replaced. mileage at time was 39,846. vehicle was repaired at all times by the dealer the vehicle was purchased through. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | CLIFTON PARK | 12065 | NORTHSTAR | 518-371-5400 |