2001 Gmc SIERRA 3500: complaints, problems and recalls

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 …

Owner-reported narrative. 8,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013878 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2001 GMC K3500 PREPARING TO UNLOAD MY NEW REFRIDGERATOR WHEN THE CABLES SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED ME TO FALL BACK DOWN ON THE STEPS TO MY FRONT PORCH. I HAVE BEAN HAVING MID TO UPPER BACK AND NECK PROBLEMS SINCE THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE BEGAN SEEING A CHIROPRACTOR AND A ACUPUNCTURIST IN ORDER TO KEEP GOING TO WORK. *LA

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046850 at NHTSA ↗

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

Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10105206 at NHTSA ↗

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS TRUCK, I WAS DOING LESS THAN 20 MPH SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A LIGHT. I HIT A SMALL DUMP THEN I HEARD THE ABS COME ON AND I ROLL RIGHT THROUGH THE RED LIGHT. THE DEALER TOLD ME IT MUST BE MY DRIVING. AFTER SEVERAL OTHER SIMILAR SITUATIONS, I HAD THE ABS DISCONECTED AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER FAILURES.

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120267 at NHTSA ↗

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 WOUL…

Owner-reported narrative. 19,657 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130829 at NHTSA ↗

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

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140062 at NHTSA ↗

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

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10141121 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500. I HAVE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ID NUMBER 05V37900. THERE IS NO QUESTION THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE AT SLOW SPEEDS. I HAVE CALLED GM ABOUT IT, E-MAILED THEM ABOUT IT, STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE DEALER AND EVERYONE SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL BUT IT IS SHOULD BE FOR SURE. MY FRIENDS WITH 1500'S AND 2500'S HAVE ALL HAD IT REPAIRED BUT I GOT NO NOTICE. EVERY PLACE I CHECK SAYS IT SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST BUT NOT WHEN I USE THE VIN ON THE GM SITE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 45,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146967 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2001-06-26 (June 26, 2001)

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 THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT MEET THE PARTIAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.

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 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

Reported: 2004-11-26 (November 26, 2004)

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Remedy: 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.