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1GTEK19T51E••••••2001 Gmc SIERRA 1500
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2001 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
117on the model
74builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Engine And Engine Cooling 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesOct 2009
2001 gmc 1500 sierra 4x4 currently has 68k miles. Vehicle speed sensors causing ABS brake activation at speeds below 12mph. Vehicle was repaired originally on 2/28/2005 for this condition. Vehicle is having a reoccurance of this currently noticed on or around 10/2009. Vehicle…
Parking BrakeAug 2006
Parking brake fails to hold vehicle from rolling. Dealer stated parking brake pads were worn and damaged rear rotors of disk brake system. He stated that there was a recall for this problem but not for my vehicles VIN
SteeringDec 2004
The consumer heard a clunking noise and a pulsating sensation in the steering column while making turns. *nm the consumer was told that the wrong lubricant was used at the factory for the steering column shaft. The shaft was unable to be lubricated because the lubricant would…
Engine And Engine CoolingOct 2002
2001 gmc sierra z71 with 5.3l vortec engine. Engine knocks loudly for approximately 10 seconds on every cold start. Called the dealer and spoke with service department. Person I spoke with stated that "all 5.3 liter engines do that" and that it was "normal". I emailed gmc with…
Service BrakesDec 2006
Slow speed unintentional activation of the anti-lock brake system
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GTEK19T51E104653 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.