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2001 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 55 repairs.
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
270-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Georgia, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013137200 miUS $117 | Gelled coolant in the heater core. Had system flushed and replaced GMC coolant Dextrol(red) with standard (green) coolant. GMC stock coolant has history of jelling. | ||
| Oct 2015152000 miUS $150 | Coolant system flush and new Stat Poor heat due to geld coolant | ||
| Jan 2016141000 miUS $415 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Apr 2016156000 miUS $560 | Rear main seal | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Washington, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2014138300 miUS $30 | recharged ac due to blowing hot air. seemed to fix the problem | ||
| Oct 2014139200 miUS $140 | Due to rust on the muffler I took it in and had a Flowmaster system installed by a shade tree mech. He did a great job and now it sounds amazing if not a little to loud. The OEM exhaust had rusted through and had plenty of holes. | ||
| Jul 2017144000 mi | front driver side brake hanging up and causing excessive heat. I disassembled brake caliper and cleaned the parts also checked for even torque on lug bolts. appeared to be a problem with dirt sticking to lubricant and causing binding. | ||
| Mar 2018147000 miUS $80 | failed right driver side brake caliper. Stuck in clamped position causing drag and smoke. Replaced part and bled brakes | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Aug 2015130000 miUS $200 | Rusted through brake line 75 ft | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada Jan 2009 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 200968200 miC $350 | Tow haul mode failed. Wire in gear shift broke. Replace gear shift lever | ||
| Feb 201070680 miC $1200 | front shock leaking | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada Jun 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 2014138260 miC $230 | Door sills and rear quarter surface rust repair. Refinish and paint | ||
| Apr 2015139600 miC $15 | Rear brake line Passenger rear side, between T and rear wheel brake cylinder. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Connecticut, United States Mar 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Apr 2011179000 miUS $13 | Fan only operated in fast speed. Replaced the blower motor resistor. Driver rear door handle plastic broken. Replaced door handle. Tailgate hinge bolts rusted through. Replaced tailgate hinges. DRL bulb required replacement. | ||
| Dec 2012185000 miUS $80 | Replaced starter | ||
| Apr 2013187700 miUS $600 | Broken exhaust manifold bolts repaired by removing heads and a repair shop removed and helicoiled the busted threads. | ||
| Aug 2013192100 miUS $200 | North Eastern truck. Replaced rear bumper due to hole rusted through. | ||
| Mar 2014196000 miUS $150 | Rear leaf spring shackle rusted through due to North Eastern winter salt | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 2012159000 miUS $2600 | Original transmission lost 2nd and 4th gears. Replaced with OEM rebuilt transmission. | ||
| Nov 2012166500 miUS $300 | OEM radio died after 12 years. | ||
| Jun 2015179000 miUS $225 | Brake line leaking on brake rotor and caliper. | ||
| Oct 2015181200 miUS $350 | Differential seal leak needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jan 2016182000 miUS $89 | Rear door behind drivers side would not open. | ||
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201068000 miUS $998 | Replaced idler arm and ball joints | ||
| May 2021123000 miUS $250 | U Joint replacement | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Manitoba, Canada Apr 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 2011150040 miC $10 | Windshield washer hose developed a crack and was replaced | ||
| Jul 2012153140 miC $400 | intermediate parking brake cable replaced, parking brake shoes replaced, rotors replaced due to wear from shoes, dust cover replaced due to breakage replaced upper and lower ball joint | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2014105000 miUS $250 | Fuel Pump Failed | ||
| Jun 2014107000 miUS $300 | Inlet Air Door actuator replaced due to bad unit and mode door actuator replaced due to bad unit. ABS controller failed. | ||
| Aug 2014110000 miUS $75 | Ocassional miss in engine. Replaced Spark Plugs and Distributor cap. | ||
| Sep 2014113000 miUS $55 | Inlet Air door actuator failed. | ||
| May 2015129000 miUS $400 | Replaced all 4 Ball Joints, Uppers were worn to point of being unsafe to operate vehicle. | ||
| Oct 2015137000 miUS $225 | Power wire to Ignition coil broke inside of wire covering. Vehicle towed to shop for repair/Coil was replaced and vehicle ran 1 day before reoccurrence. Owner troubleshot and repaired. | ||
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Ontario, Canada Oct 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 200985560 miC $400 | O2 Sensor triggered the engine light. The engine light subsequently came on again and was diagnosed as the sensor on top of the fuel tank. The sensor was replaced and the engine light was cleared about a week ago and has not come on since. | ||
| Mar 201088040 mi | Engine light on. First time was an emission sensor. Second time was a gas tank venting valve at the top of the gas tank. Engine light on again. Still haven't had a mechanic look at it. | ||
| Jun 201089280 mi | Engine light came on again and was reset by mechanic. Am told that the error message is the venting valve at the top of the gas tank. | ||
| Dec 201089900 miC $100 | Engine light came on again. Warning light reset but truck continues to operate adequately. | ||
| Sep 201196720 miC $460 | Transmission lines were rusted and leaking fluid. | ||
| Oct 2012104460 miC $900 | Broken leaf spring. | ||
| Jul 2013107260 miC $800 | Springs needed to be replaced | ||
| Sep 2013107260 miC $325 | Rear bumper rusted completely through - had to be replaced. Also replaced muffler hanger that was broken | ||
| Dec 2013114700 miC $981 | gaskets between the engine and radiator cooling system were leaking coolant. | ||
| Sep 2014117800 miC $300 | Won't start in damp weather | ||
| Nov 2014119040 miC $800 | Ignition coil had to be replaced along with plugs and wires | ||
| Jun 2015122140 miC $300 | Transmission cooling radiator didn't work. | ||
| Dec 2015123380 miC $275 | New distributor cap, plugs, and wires. | ||
| Feb 2016123380 miC $240 | New spark plugs and wires | ||
| May 2016123380 miC $225 | Rear CV Joint | ||
| Feb 2018127720 miC $100 | A component of the air input system had corroded and was fixed with body cement | ||
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