2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC C6500.
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recalls
0
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2001 GMC C6500 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting
NHTSA campaign 02V183000 · reported July 11, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 222 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
On certain medium duty trucks equipped with 8.1 l engines and left hand or dual fuel tanks, some of these vehicles have a condition where the fuel filter-to-component box mounting bolts are reversed. With the bolts reversed, the threaded bolt end is oriented toward the front wall of the left hand fuel tank.
The risk
In the event of a frontal crash, the threaded end of the bolts could pierce the front wall of the fuel tank resulting in flue leakage. If an ignition source were present, fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and correctly install the two fuel filter mounting bolts, if necessary. Owner notification began august 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Service brakes, air: antilock
NHTSA campaign 00V232008 · reported September 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 30,000 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses, medium duty trucks and tractors built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
The risk
This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 GMC C6500, the most recent reported on July 11, 2002 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, mounting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC C6500?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2001 GMC C6500.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.