2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Service and Repair Manual

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2001 GMC Sierra 3500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • SL Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SL Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLE Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • SL Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • SLE Cab & Chassis 2-Door
  • SLE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLT Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SLE Extended Cab Pickup 4-Door
  • SL Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
  • SL Cab & Chassis 4-Door
  • SLE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door

Engines covered

  • 6.6L 6599CC 403Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
  • 6.0L 5967CC 364Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 8.1L 496Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2001 GMC Sierra 3500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #04V56200026/11/2004Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL H

TSB #11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

TSB #11012907

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

TSB #11010544

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

TSB #11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected mo

TSB #11006421

GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the deal

TSB #11004761

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should

TSB #11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

TSB #11002312

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

Showing the 8 most recent of 117 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20060718Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSORCrash reported1 injured

I WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE I THINK THE BRAKES ON MY 2001 GMC SIERRA FAILED TO STOP MY VEHICLE IN TIME. I REAR-ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK, WHICH HIT A TOYOTA, WHICH THEN HIT A JEEP. I KNOW THERE HAS B

20141107Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

BRAKE LINE RUPTURED LEADING TO COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING. HIT CAR IN FRONT OF ME AS IT CAME TO A STOP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BRAKES HAVE FAILED DUE TO BRAKE LINE RUPTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE C

20041222Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WHILE GOING AROUND A WINDING ROAD. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 35 MPH. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE

20210216Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

THE TRUCK HAS LOW MILEAGE FOR IT'S AGE BUT IT 3 TIMES STARTING IN 2005 IT HAS CAUGHT FIRE IN AND AROUND THE BATTERY/ALTERNATOR. I'VE GIVEN GMC MULTIPLE TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT IT JUST HAPPENED AG

20031113Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH1 injured

I WAS STANDING ON THE TAILGATE OF MY 2001 GMC K3500 PREPARING TO UNLOAD MY NEW REFRIDGERATOR WHEN THE CABLES SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED ME TO FALL BACK DOWN ON THE STEPS TO MY FRONT PORCH. I HAVE BEAN HAVIN

Showing the 5 most serious of 44 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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