11 of the 44 complaints about the 2001 GMC Sierra 3500 are about the fuel system — 25% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 49,500 miles.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SOLD ME A "GOOD RUNNING VEHICLE" THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSE ENGINE TO SHUTDOWN, CAUSED NO BRAKING, VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF CENTER DO TO STEERING COMPONENTS, NO SAFETY BELTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE
NHTSA complaint #11142741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INJECTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED TWO YEARS LATER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INJECTION PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
NHTSA complaint #10614620 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC SIERRA 3500. INTERMITTENTLY, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT ANY RATE OF SPEED, IT SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MUST WAIT UP TO 20 MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES FOR THIS FAILURE. THE FUEL FILTER WAS CHANGED ON ONE OCCASION, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED FOR THE OTHER THREE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V521000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10236224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INJECTOR FAILURES ON 2001 GMC DURAMAX 6.6 DIESEL ENGINE. INJECTORS FAILED AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 167,000 MILES, FAILED AGAIN AT 197,000 MILES AND REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. G M CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THEM UNDER WARRANTY IF THEY FAILED AGAIN IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. INJECTORS FAILED AT 234,000 MILES AND GM CUSTOMER SERVICE RENIGGED ON THEIR WORD. MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD FAILURES IN 30,000 TO 40,000 MILES. THEY ARE REPLACING PARTS WITH REMANUFACTURED PARTS AND THEY ARE NOT LASTING. GM DEALERS ARE CHARGING $3600.00 TO $4,500.00 TO REPLACE THESE INJECTORS OUT OF WARRANTY. IT IS PLAIN THAT THEY KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE INJECTORS WHEN THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON INJECTORS FROM 100,000 TO 200,000 MILES OR SEVEN YEARS. THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE DO NOT DRIVE THEIR VEHICLES THAT MUCH IN SEVEN YEARS. ALL I WANTED WAS A FAIR DEAL AND DID NOT GET IT.
NHTSA complaint #10173791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
THERE IS FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WILL LEAK FUEL FROM ENGINE. THERE IS A BIG AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT SPILLS AT ONCE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #6900666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THERE IS FUEL LEAKAGE COMING FROM VEHICLE, VEHICLE WILL LEAK FUEL FROM ENGINE. THERE IS A BIG AMOUNT OF FUEL THAT SPILLS AT ONCE. *AK
NHTSA complaint #6900666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING FILLED, FUEL SPEWS FROM FILLER NECK BECAUSE FILLER NECK IS SMALL. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *SLC
NHTSA complaint #894112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
IT TAKES A HALF AND HOUR BEFORE FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER. CONSUMER FEELS THAT IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE CHILDREN PRESENT, AND IF ON ROAD AND IT COOLED THEY MAY FREEZE.
NHTSA complaint #884341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
IT TAKES A HALF AND HOUR BEFORE FUEL GAUGE WILL REGISTER. CONSUMER FEELS THAT IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE CHILDREN PRESENT, AND IF ON ROAD AND IT COOLED THEY MAY FREEZE.
NHTSA complaint #884341 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT RGISTER TILL 1/2 HOUR LATER. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE UNSAFE BECAUSE CHILDREN MAY BE PRESENT, AND MAY RUN OUT OF GAS.
NHTSA complaint #884342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
GAS GAUGE DOES NOT RGISTER TILL 1/2 HOUR LATER. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE UNSAFE BECAUSE CHILDREN MAY BE PRESENT, AND MAY RUN OUT OF GAS.
NHTSA complaint #884342 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.