CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Chevrolet Sierra has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (1 report).
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9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2001 Chevrolet Sierra recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra.
Most common 2001 Chevrolet Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
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 NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
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
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 AND THEY REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
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
WHEEL BEARING SENSORS DO NOT WORK, CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. *AK
2001 Chevrolet Sierra questions
Does the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Sierra?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (1), Tires (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Chevrolet Sierra has been fixed?
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