2001 GMC Sierra 3500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Fuel system · 19,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc 3500. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the injection pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred two years later. The dealer stated that the injection pump needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2013 · Engine · 76,000 miles · AR

My 2001 gmc sierra 3500 with a 8.1l v8 engine stalled while on the freeway. It would not restart until a "cool" down period. This problem surfaced as not being able to start the engine after it had run and then set for 30 - 60 minutes and would not start until several attempts were made to start it. This has been an ongoing problem for the last year and has progressed to the stall on the freeway. I was finally able to get an engine failure code from the vehicle listed as crankshaft position sensor failure. Upon doing some research I found the recall from gmc (06083 -- crankshaft position sensor engine stall) and called the dealer which informed me that my VIN was not covered under the recall. I then called gmc's customer service and explained that I'm having the exact problems listed on the exact vehicle with the exact engine listed. Also I have since found 3 other complaints with the federal safety agency of this exact same problem on other vehicles that were not covered. It is evident to me that this problem exists beyond the block of VIN's gmc recalled and should be extended to cover these other vehicles. Gmc does not seem to be interested in extending this recall and it should be looked into as a vehicle stalling on the freeway is an extremely dangerous situation that should be resolved.

Filed Jul 1, 2010 · Engine · 55,000 miles · WA

2001 gmc serria 3500 VIN #[xxx]. Vehicle intermittantly stalls and will not restart for a while. I see a recall # 07v521000 for this vehicle but gm says this VIN is not on the recall list. It has been diagnosed as a failed crankshaft sensor. It seems the recall didn't include enough vins. This truck only has 55k miles on it. Please reopen a failure investigation. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 65,500 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 sierra 3500. The contact stated that intermittently the engine stalled; however, he was able to re-start it immediately or after a cool down period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician replaced the crank shaft position sensor at an expense of $400.59. He then added that because the VIN number was excluded from recall# 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), he was ineligible for a free remedy. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 65,500 and the current mileage was 65,550. Updated 10/13/09 *lj the consumer stated while going through his files, he discovered the cam cam sensor was replaced in august 2004. At that time, only the check engine light was on. It was repaired under warranty. The crank sensor was replaced in september 2009. Updated 10/14/09.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Engine · 52,500 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc sierra 3500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact noticed that the ses warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. Afterwards, the vehicle stalled and typically restarts. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v521000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The contact would have to pay over $400 to have the vehicle properly repaired. The failure and current mileages were 52,500. Updated 12/30/08 . *lj the dealer replaced a faulty crank shaft position sensor. The consumer was informed the repair would not be free of charge because he was not the original owner of the vehicle and also because of the age of the vehicle. Updated 01/05/09.

Filed Jan 14, 2006 · Engine · 87,550 miles · SC

About april of 2005 my truck started shutting off while I was driving down the road. At this time it would restart automatically with no other problems. Took it in to the chevrolet dealership and they stated that the truck was missing a stall code and that they had updated it. In september it started to do it all over again, I had asked some mechanics I know about the problem and they said it sounded like an ignition problem. We started checking all ignition connections, fuses, grounds etc. It stopped for about a month and started doing it again. It has gotten to the point were it will shut off three and four times per trip. While myself and two other passengers were working in lugoff sc it shut off on us in the middle of a busy highway, nearly causing a major accident. I have taken it back to the chevrolet dealership and they stated that they did not know what the problem was and that if it did it again to call them and they would send a service tech out to look at it. I think this is a major safety concern that gm needs to look into.