2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle Problems & Complaints

Average27% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Passenger Vehicle at the same age

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Passenger Vehicle at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (3 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles).

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Most common 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems

  • Brakes~23,000 miles
    333%
  • Wheels & tires~25,000 miles
    222%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~56,000 miles
    222%
  • Engine & cooling~15,000 miles
    111%
  • Body & structure~31,000 miles
    111%
  • Speed control & acceleration~28,000 miles
    111%

Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

GMC Passenger Vehicle complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, GMC Passenger Vehicle. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Passenger Vehicle years: 2001. Compare all years →

What 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle owners say

Brakes

1st occurrence 05/03with 28000 miles, while driving 45 MPH on major road Vehicle suddenly died out and would not restart.Vehicle towed into dealer under warranty ,and fuel pump and filters replaced. 2nd occurrence 06/04 both hub bearing frozed on car,major repair to front brakes. 3rd occurrence 03/05 while driving car again 50mph, car suddenly died and would not start.Vehicle towed into dealer and agin was told the fuel pump was bad, which I had replaced and a week later the Vehicle died again.towed back to the dealer and now was told the fuel pressure regulator needed to be replaced.the day I pick the Vehicle up, I got into the car and it would not start. Service cntr kept the car overnight and was told it started right up the next day and all throughout the day. I pick the Vehicle up and drove it home and believe it or not 1 hour late the Vehicle will not start. …

Foundation components · 23,000 miles · May 2003

Contact states: ABS systems is causing a lot of problems. There are no lights that show ABS system is not working correctly. At low speeds the brakes work 6-7 MPH and below they fail to provide stopping power, accompanied by a loud retching noise.

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · 25,000 miles · Jun 2004

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle a good car?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Passenger Vehicle rates average: 27% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Passenger Vehicle at the same age. It is one of the best Passenger Vehicle years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle?

The brakes — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and fuel & propulsion system (2).

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the GMC Passenger Vehicle?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2001. See the full GMC Passenger Vehicle years comparison.

At what mileage do 2001 GMC Passenger Vehicle problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 25,000 miles; 88% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.