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2001 GMC C SeriesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 GMC C Series, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kParking brake, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 GMC C Series has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Parking brake10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 GMC C Series recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other C Series year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the C Series median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 GMC C Series, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREEA04011 · closed May 10, 2005
    Led to recall 05V-161
  2. PARKING BRAKE FAILUREPE03057 · closed Apr 9, 2004
    No recall
In owners' words

What C Series owners report

Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC C6500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE WHEN IT WAS APPLIED. IN ADDITION, THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT ALWAYS RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURE WITH THE PARKING…
Complaint 10451741 · Mar 15, 2012 · 100,000 miles

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