I own a 2001 silverado with 45k miles. Looks brand new on the outside and inside. The wife took the garbage down to the dumpster and complained she had to pump the brakes to stop because they when down to the floor. I pulled right front wheel off and saw the pads where in great shape. I noticed fluid under the drive side of the truck. Put my fingers in the fluid and determined it to be brake fluid. I look up next to the frame and saw all brake lines were rusted badly. This should not happened. I have had cars much older with many more miles in the chicago area with lots of salt and this has never happened! I live in missouri where winters are mild and salt use is a fraction of the chicago area. Gm has a problem here that needs to be fixed. I have been searching the net and many people with different gm models are having this same problem (rusted brake lines). Someone can get killed or seriously injured because of this!
The worst 2001 GMC GM problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Electrical3
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 GMC GM 250
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
What 2001 GMC GM owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical malfunction indicating words..'no bus' on panel..hazard if driven, can not read odometer, fuel gauge, oil gauge etc.
Car just stops running while driving down road.
(2001) coupe periodically noticed security light coming on while driving. Pulled over shut the car off it went off. Recently replaced my fuel pump because the car wouldn't start. 2 weeks later having the same problem. The car periodically will not start and then 1 or 2 weeks later it will and run good till the next time no one can figure out the problem. Also had to replace intake manifold and power window regulator. What is up with oldsmobile????? Never again!!!
Abs went off at slow speeds and the brake would pulsate. Removed rust build up under ABS sensor mounting surface. After it was fixed gm had a recall that excluded missouri and I just don't think it was fair. It seems there is a problem with all there 2001 chevy pickups not just by states.
Dt: the contact stated the brake lights and the ABS light kept coming on. He owns a 2001 gm yukon xl. The dealership told the contact it will cost him $3,000.00 to fix it. The consumer believed this was a defect in the car. The dealership told him there was no recall. He noticed this about three months ago.
Dt: the consumer stated that the 2001 cadillac deville had a low impact crash. The speed was around 25-30 MPH. The impact was in the front center of the car. The passenger suffered bruises to the knees, broke a rib, and blinded the passenger from the impact of the air bag. The passenger had an iol implant in her ocular lens. The airbag forced the retina to detach. The consumer stated that there were serious design flaws in the engineering of the air bag. The car has been repaired. The owner has not contacted general motors. A police report was taken. *ak.
We have a recall notice from gm and had the auto repaired just days before and gm refuses to pay us back for the repairs
Rain flooded my 2001 grand am se too. Brought to dealer and was told some plugs were loose cause of some extra rustproofing I had done. This occured on the back drivers floor. This kept happening and was told by the dealer it was my problem now because it was no longer under warranty.. Also have had problems with the brakes and am now replacing the drivers side bearings. Abs brakes pulsate and make an awful sound. I have been told that is normal. Thanks to all you complainers I now know that I am not crazy.wish I had been aware of this flooding problem sooner. Actually all of them! And thanks to you all for submitting them
Trunk leaks from poor sealing job. Check engine light coming on only after 44,000. Erg code comes up at auto zone. Cleaned out throttle body, put in throttle/carb treatment. Had light reset to go off and is back on.
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Questions about the 2001 GMC GM
Is the 2001 GMC GM reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 2001 GMC GM, close to a typical GM model year.
What is the 2001 GMC GM year score?
The 2001 GMC GM scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC GM: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC GM?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is electrical (3).
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC GM have?
No recalls on record.
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