2001 gmc sierra - 8.1 engine. Engine shutting off while driving and/or failure to restart after shut down. There was an the federal safety agency case for recalls, 07v521000, but my vehicle was not part of the recall campaign 06083 by gm for a defective crankshaft position sensor. Gm would not include my vehicle in the recall in spite of it being an identical failure. I believe there are more vehicles with defective sensors that were not included in the original recall. It cost over $700 to repair what I believe is a big safety problem. I was lucky to not get in an accident after my engine shut off while driving on the highway. The shut down resulted in a loss of power steering and power brakes so it was difficult to coast to a safe location on the highway.
2001 GMC Sierra 2500: sudden loss of power
5 of the 134 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
Engine stall while driving, loss of power assisted steering and brakes.
I was driving my 2001 gmc hd pickup when I lost power steering and power brakes at the same time due to a shaft in the power steering pump breaking. The power steering and brakes are both driven by the same pump. The repair shop indicated this was not the first time they have seen this problem and the shaft was a "poor" design because it narrows at one end which is where they have seen them break in similar vehicles.
2001 gmc hd2500 pickup, loss of power steering and power brakes.
Vehicle lost power steering and power brakes while driving.*mr dealer notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific...
- 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 PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ecu/ECM)
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500?
5 of 134 owner complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 2500 (4%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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There are 0 recalls and 41 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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