2001 GMC Sierra for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.8 to 21.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.8 to 21.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 2001 GMC Sierra for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2001 GMC Sierra specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder | 4.8L 8-cylinder | 5.3L 8-cylinder | 6.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 394 g/km | 502 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $24.34 | $24.34 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $26.04 | $33.17 |
2001 GMC Sierra: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 4.3 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
| MPG highway (US) | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,450 | US$4,450 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$6,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,868 | $4,868 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $6,634 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 583 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (333), engine and engine cooling (54) and tires (35). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V521000 | 2007-11-07 | engine and engine cooling | 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. |
| 05V379000 | 2005-08-29 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 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,... |
| 05V161000 | 2005-04-22 | parking brake | 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. |
| 04V562000 | 2004-11-26 | equipment adaptive/mobility | ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | 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. |
| 01V220000 | 2001-06-26 | interior lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.6L DIESEL ENGINES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE FLUID IS LOW. IN ADDITION, WHEN... |
| 01V125000 | 2001-04-10 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A COMPUTER ERROR THAT RESULTED IN THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LISTING TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2001 GMC Sierra?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2001 GMC Sierra for sale by us right now. The 2001 GMC Sierra for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
A buyer's checks
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Engine and fuel
The engine is the 4.3L 6-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 13.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 41 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $21.39 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Living with the Sierra
It is built for loads that would never fit in a trunk.
A good match for
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Sierra answers the big questions.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $21.39 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Within the 2001 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Want a price?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2001 GMC Sierra from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 GMC Sierra for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 GMC Sierra
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 GMC Sierra?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 GMC Sierra before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 GMC Sierra have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 GMC Sierra cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.