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2001 GMC W4500 problems

The most common problem on the 2001 GMC W4500 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical W4500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
59
Worst area
Brakes

The worst 2001 GMC W4500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Brakes
    1

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  • Brakes
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 GMC W4500 59

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What 2001 GMC W4500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 25, 2005 · Brakes · OR

Dt: zip code r1a4a7. St. Andrews, manitoba, canada. The brake booster line cracked twice. This occurred without warning or incident. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs and they said they could replace and shorten the length of the brake line booster. They shortened the length and replaced it. About a year and a half later the same thing occurred. Took vehicle back to the dealer for the replacement. Consumer paid for these repairs both times. The third incident was premature wear of the brakes on one of the pads, causing overheating and a brake failure. This resulted in damage to the brake wheel disc. This was repaired by gmc dealer at consumer's expense. No problems with brakes at this time. Current 200,000 kilometers. Failure mileage 100,000 kilometers.

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Questions about the 2001 GMC W4500

Is the 2001 GMC W4500 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 GMC W4500, close to a typical W4500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC W4500?

Brakes, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC W4500 have?

No recalls on record.

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