- The problem
- Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater plug and the extension cord. This may cause overheating of the extension cord.
- The risk
- Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
- The fix
- Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
Vehicle safety record
2001 GMC WT5500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 GMC WT5500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2013 for the electrical system.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical WT5500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 GMC WT5500 recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 2001 GMC WT5500 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
GMC WT5500: every year compared
All WT5500 years2001 GMC WT5500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC WT5500 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2001 GMC C/K Pickup | 4 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2001 GMC C Series | 2 | 2 | F | 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 WT5500
Does the 2001 GMC WT5500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC WT5500: electrical system (June 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 GMC WT5500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 GMC WT5500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical GMC WT5500 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.
What should I do if my 2001 GMC WT5500 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