Recalls for 2001 Gmc Sierra

7 recalls found.

All Gmc Recalls

April 11th,2024

On this Thursday April 11th 2024 late afternoon .We see Hazzard Range County Sheriffs office Deputy Amanda Wisey talking with Hazzard Range county Regional Dispatch Authority ( HRCRDA ) Dispatcher Kelsey Griego who just got off her shift . They are talking in a parking lot across the street from the County Government Center in Sparta the County Seat . County Government Center built in the 1930s by WPA along with Lobez Building ,the building in back is County volunteer Fire Station 5 ( Sparta 2 ) that is a small two bay two story building built in 1920 . Second floor is used for meeting room and tonight is HRCRDA board meeting .

Lopez building is located on Second street in the county seat of Sparta and was named for Sheriff Timothy Lopez who was sheriff from 1898 - Feb 1912 . He died in the great fire/flood of 1912 and houses ,Code Compliance , Emergency Services Administrator and 911 /Regional Dispatch offices it was built in 1930s on land once own by Lopez used to be Sparta city hall before county city merger in 1970s .County is currently working on funding sources for new bigger building that will also house the County Sheriffs Admin offices and possibly a new Fire Station 5 .

Sheriffs Admin office is located in half of First floor of County government center and in bad need for bigger space also

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2004-03-30
Description
Aftermarket pickup truck over-the-rail bedliners manufactured for installation on 1999-2004 chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pickup trucks. The toggle wing assembly used to attach the bedliner to the truck bed is not engaging fully in the stake pocket of the pickup truck.

Consequence
The bedliner can become detached from the pickup while it is motion, possibly endangering following motorists or pedestrians.

Corrective Action
Durakon will issue a press release in attempt to notify customers that could have purchased the defective bedliner. If you purchased either a durakon allstar of patriot overrail bedliner since august 1, 2003, for 1999 to 2004 chevrolet silverado or gmc sierra trucks, or purchased one of these pickup trucks with either brand bedliner already installed, you should return to an authorized durakon dealer so that the bedliner can be inspected and, if necessary, repaired with a newly designed toggle wing fastening system, or if required, replaced with a new bedliner free of charge. Please call the durakon hotline at 1-800-933-4200 to find the nearest authorized durakon dealer.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket overrail bedliners and has no relation to any original equipment installed on chevrolet silverado and gmc sierra pickup trucks by general motors.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

Posted on: 2005-08-29
Description
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation.  This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas.  This recall will be launched in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.

Consequence
This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications.  The recall began september 22, 2005.  Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes
Gm recall no.  05068.  Gm revised the involved vehicles by amending the original 573 report on october 4, 2005.  Gm revised the original 573 report on december 16, 2005, to include additional states and vehicle population.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Posted on: 2004-03-22
Description
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture.  If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

Consequence
Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate.  On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower.  Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the cables.  Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004.  The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004.  Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

Notes
Gm recall no.  04007.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #4 - PARKING BRAKE

Posted on: 2005-04-22
Description
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

Consequence
If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes
Gm recall no. 05042.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Posted on: 2007-08-29
Description
Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5th wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the trailer lights may not operate properly.

Consequence
If the trailer lights are not working properly, a vehicle crash can occur.

Corrective Action
All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket cequent tow packages and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler, gmc, or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Posted on: 2009-05-11
Description
Dope, inc.  Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles.  These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.  These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Consequence
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Dope, inc.  Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps.  The safety recall began on july 28, 2009.  Owners may contact dope, inc.  At 1-626-272-1798.

Notes
This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.  Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #7 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2007-11-07
Description
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely.  If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough.  The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.

Consequence
If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start.  Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge.  The recall began on december 18, 2007.  Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

Notes
Gm recall no.  06083.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.