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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (60%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 137200 mi US $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. |
| 152000 mi US $150 |
Coolant system flush and new Stat Poor heat due to geld coolant |
| 141000 mi US $415 |
Replaced radiator |
| 156000 mi US $560 |
Rear main seal |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 139200 mi US $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. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 187700 mi US $600 |
Broken exhaust manifold bolts repaired by removing heads and a repair shop removed and helicoiled the busted threads. |
2001 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 105000 mi US $250 |
Fuel Pump Failed |
| 110000 mi US $75 |
Ocassional miss in engine. Replaced Spark Plugs and Distributor cap. |
| 137000 mi US $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
| 85560 mi C $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. |
| 88040 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. |
| 89280 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. |
| 89900 mi C $100 |
Engine light came on again. Warning light reset but truck continues to operate adequately. |
| 107260 mi C $325 |
Also replaced muffler hanger that was broken |
| 114700 mi C $981 |
gaskets between the engine and radiator cooling system were leaking coolant. |
| 117800 mi C $300 |
Won't start in damp weather |
| 119040 mi C $800 |
Ignition coil had to be replaced along with plugs and wires |
| 123380 mi C $275 |
New distributor cap, plugs, and wires. |
| 123380 mi C $240 |
New spark plugs and wires |
| 127720 mi C $100 |
A component of the air input system had corroded and was fixed with body cement |
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