Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 GMC Sierra has 21 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
21
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
04V129000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTA...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2016 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I ALMOST RAN INTO ANOTHER CAR BECAUSE THE OTHER DRIVER STOPPED SUDDENLY AND I HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKES... |
| Oct 6, 2015 | STRUCTURE | THE FRAME IS SEVERELY ROTTED BEHIND THE CAB ON BOTH SIDES. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A FRAME THAT IS THIS AG... |
| Dec 31, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA. WHILE SELF-SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THA... |
| Oct 12, 2013 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE LINE FAILURE. WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BUT ALL THE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED FROM THE OUTSIDE. A... |
| Jun 10, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN AUTO BODY SHOP F... |
| Jun 20, 2008 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODI... |
| Mar 24, 2007 | STRUCTURE | MY 2001 DODGE 1500 PICK UP TRUCK DASH BOARD CRACKED AND CAME APART. *TR |
| Oct 17, 2006 | STRUCTURE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STANDING ON THE TAILGATE, THE TAILGATE CABLES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNIN... |
| Aug 8, 2005 | STRUCTURE | DT: 2001 GMC SIERRA TRUCK. THERE WAS RECALL 04V129000 CONCERNING THE TAILGATE LATCH/CABLE FAILU... |
| Dec 7, 2004 | STRUCTURE | CONSUMER PURCHASED A VEHICLE THAT WAS 3 INCHES TALLER THAN SAFETY REQUIREMENT. WHEN DRIVING APPROXIM... |
| Oct 7, 2004 | STRUCTURE | THE TAILGATE CABLES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. THE NEW CABLES WERE UNEQUAL IN LENGTH WHICH PLACED ... |
| Feb 15, 2004 | STRUCTURE | 04 V 129 000/TAILGATE SUPPORT : THE CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN THAT THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUPPORT... |
| Feb 14, 2004 | STRUCTURE | FAILURE OF BOTH TAILGATE CABLES, CAUSING THE PERSON STANDING ON THE TAILGATE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.*... |
| Nov 20, 2003 | STRUCTURE | TAILGATE CABLE SNAPPED UNDER A WEIGHT BEARING LOAD CONDITION. *AK |
| Oct 30, 2003 | STRUCTURE | WHEN IT RAINS WATER COLLECTS IN THE ELBOW OF THE RUBBER SLEEVE COVERING THE SUPPORT CABLE HOLDING TH... |
| Jun 18, 2003 | STRUCTURE | 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 PICK-UP AILGATE CABLES SNAPPED (BOTH) WHEN I SAT ON THE TAILGATE. I AM NOT TOO... |
| Jun 11, 2003 | STRUCTURE | CONSUMER EXPERIENCED CABLE FAILURES AND SUDDEN TAILGATE DROP. *PH *MR |
| Aug 1, 2002 | STRUCTURE | MY 2001 GMC SIERRA PU TRUCK AFTER THE SECOND YEAR OF OWNERSHIP BEGAN TO EMIT HOWLING SOUNDS FROM THE... |
| Jun 1, 2002 | STRUCTURE | TAILGATE CABLE SUDDENLY FAILED, NARROWLY AVOIDED DAMAGE / INJURY. *AK |
| May 19, 2002 | STRUCTURE | TAILGATE WAS DOWN, 2 PERSONS WERE SITTING ON IT. TAILGATE CABLES BROKE ON BOTH SIDES, CAUSING TAILGA... |