2001 Chevrolet Sierra recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (1), Suspension (1), Steering (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
10/10/2014 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE BATTERY/CHARGING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT…
06/25/2012 · Brakes
HAD TO STOP FOR RED LIGHT PUSHED HARD ON BRAKE PEDAL IT AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF ME. SCARED TO DRIVE IT. FLUID ALL OVER THE PLACE STEEL FRAME LINES BURST. LUCKILY ONLY 1 LINE WENT STILL HAD FRONT BRAKES HAVING TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER. *TR
08/21/2008 · Engine
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET SIERRA. THE CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STARTING THE VEHICLE SINCE 2002. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO PROVIDE AN ERROR CODE WHEN IT IS DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE ENGINE WILL START. RECENTLY, IN JULY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP…
01/12/2005 · Brakes
AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED, THAT CHUNKS WERE FALLING OFF OF THE ROTORS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT STOPPING THE VEHICLE AS IT SHOULD. CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY HARD PRESSURE. ALL FOUR BRAKE ROTORS WERE AFFECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WITH NO SATISFACTION.*AK
11/19/2004 · Suspension
WHEEL BEARING SENSORS DO NOT WORK, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *AK
11/16/2004 · Steering
VEHICLE IS MAKING A NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND IT WAS DETECTED, THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
03/10/2004 · Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HARD. CONSUMER HAS TO PRESS DOWN HARD IN ORDER FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO RELEASE WHILE STILL IN PARK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
02/09/2004 · Wheels / tires
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH WAY SPEED RIGHT FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. *AK