- The problem
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2001 chevrolet and gmc c-series medium duty vehicles equipped with an impco liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) conversion kit. The engine could backfire causing the inlet elbow to separate from its throttle body.
- The risk
- If this were to occur, the inlet elbow would be retained but the vehicle would stop running due to inadequate fuel supply.
- The fix
- Dealer will install a new aluminum inlet elbow at no charge to the consumer.
Vehicle safety record
2001 GMC C Series Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 GMC C Series with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in September 2001 for the fuel system, other. For comparison, the 2000 has 4 and the 2002 has 2.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical C Series year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 GMC C Series problems
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2001 GMC C Series recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
- The risk
- In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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2 complaints about the 2001 GMC C Series
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc c6500. The contact stated that the parking brake failed and would not hold the vehicle in place when it was applied. In addition, the parking brake would not always release. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not find any failure with the parking brake. There was a previous defect investigation under nhtsa action number pe03057 (parking brake). This investigation did not warrant a recall. The contact stated that it was impossible to get the manufacturer on the phone. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 115,000. The vin was unknown.
Fire truck abs sensor light keeps coming on. Dealer was notified and replaced all four sensors, but problem is still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information. *Ak
GMC C Series: every year compared
All C Series years2001 GMC C Series vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC C Series | 2 | 2 | F | |
| 2001 GMC C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 GMC Blazer | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C/K Utility | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C/K Series | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 GMC C Series
Does the 2001 GMC C Series have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 GMC C Series: fuel system, other (September 2001); retractor (May 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC C Series?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (2).
How many complaints has the 2001 GMC C Series had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 26, 2002 and the latest on March 15, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 GMC C Series a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical GMC C Series year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which GMC C Series years have the most complaints?
2008 (5), 1996 (4), 2000 (4). See every GMC C Series year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 GMC C Series has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data