2001 GMC W-seriesGmc W-series 2001

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 2001 GMC W-series.

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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 2001 GMC W-series?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 2001 GMC W-series, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 97640 [USA]: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 16-NA-383 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This technical 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 shou
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 18-NA-099 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
  • PI1394B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This pi bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
  • 02-08-42-001J - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage.
  • Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
  • PIT4864F - EQUIPMENT: Information on requests to add onstar bluetooth option.
  • 23-NA-219 - EQUIPMENT: This service bulletin provides information on concerns or questions regarding installation of dealer installed accessories.
  • PIC5588B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Programming and activation of replacement onstar modules.
  • PIC5588A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Programming and activation of replacement onstar modules.
  • 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
  • PIT5264B - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls and turn by turn inoperative in the united states.
  • PIT5264 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls in the united states
  • WB11-X-001A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The following information is provided to clearly explain isuzua??S policy for control module (engine, transmission, antilock brake, instrument panel, body control, power interface, etc.) reprogramming. Control module calibrations are regula
  • 17-NA-170 - WHEELS: This service bulletin provides information about the hunter wheel road force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and road force measurement.
  • 23-NA-153 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
  • 18-NA-073 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
  • 17-NA-170 - WHEELS: This service bulletin provides information about the hunter wheel road force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and road force measurement.
  • 04-00-89-015Z - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This bulletin provides information on warranty administration a?? Required operating procedures - 8 points (u.S. Only).
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 17-NA-073 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  • 01-08-42-001O - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on exterior lamp condensation and water leaks and replacement guidelines.
  • 21-NA-124 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible evap leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an mil illuminated with dtcs P0442 and/or P0455 set.
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-205 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This service bulletin provides information on module harvesting.
  • 22-NA-195 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This service bulletin provides information on handling requests for modifications to permanently import/export vehicles between the u.S. And canada.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 22-NA-181 - POWER TRAIN: This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
  • 20-NA-065 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of mil illuminated with multiple fuel trim and/or oxygen sensor codes set.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 15-NA-079 - COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS: Onstar voice fallback number update
  • PI0281D - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
  • PI0281D - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Underbody component corrosion the following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
  • 99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
  • 99-08-51-007F - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Refinishing aluminum wheels this bulletin updates general motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. Gm does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
  • 15-NA-079 - EQUIPMENT: Onstar voice fallback number update some customers may have received a letter from onstar stating that "we recently tried to provide a software update to the onstar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
  • 16NA383 - ENGINE (PWS): This technical 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 shou
  • 16NA383 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This informational 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
  • PIP5232B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspe
  • PIT5399 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an apple device via usb cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer ap
  • PIC5953A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
  • PIT5264C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from canada to the united states. While in the united states they are unable to receive turn-by-turn directions. Due to the
  • PIC3278F - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the cu
  • 05-06-04-035E - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (ffvs) and the usage of e85 fuel in gm vehicles.
  • PIP5094 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician that, when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tension be checked when the test steps require disconnection of
  • PIT3173C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician that fluid contamination may be directed to one of the following testing centers according to the type of fluid needing testing. Dealer should send the correc
  • PIC4935D - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the onstar
  • PIT3099J - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about installing general motors accessory parts. Technician can check service information for some accessories. Technician can also contact partech for assist
  • PIC5959B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that has no xm audio on certain channels but xm channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact xm and deactivate and activate the mo
  • PIP5163A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
  • PIC5953 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using bluetooth voice recognition with an iphone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone cont
  • PIC5491J - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an onstar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehic
  • PIT5485A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
  • PIT5485B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
  • PIT5389A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
  • PIC5050A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. Dealer is to ca
  • PIC4935E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
  • PI1394A - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
  • 000601012F - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
  • 16NA260 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibr
  • WB08-X-001G - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: This bulletin provides instructions with regard to the isuzu commercial vehicle (cv) warranty parts center in the areas of parts retention, parts preparation for shipping, and administration. The cv warranty parts center process is used to
  • PIC-4935-E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
  • PIC-5050-A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. Dealer is to ca
  • IB-13-E-002 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:KING PIN: Isuzu: installation of a three bond 1215 part is recommended when installing the kingpin sealing plug. *kb
  • IB-13-E-001 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE: Isuzu: mainenance and lubrication reminder of the front axle kingpin. This is important for the steering system. *kb
  • SB-10-08-50-003B - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT: General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
  • PIP-4695 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Gm: loss of power hesitates on acceleration. 4.3, 4.8, 5.3, 5.7 and 6.0 engines coupled with the 4l60e or 4l65e may experience a condition of hesitates, misses or loss of power under acceleration. The vehicle may operate as if it is in r
  • 010604048 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Availability of new fuel injection pump oil supply pipe for replacement after removal. *tt
  • 040730008 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Aisin automatic transmission fluid service reminder. 2005 isuzu npr/nqr included. *tt
  • 040693001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER: Information on isuzu diesel engine turbocharger diagnostics. Also includes 2005 isuzu n-series and chevrolet and gmc w-series. *mj
  • 030604063 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Mi-tics injection pump exchange program/warranty guidelines effective october 1, 2003. *tt
  • 030730060 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Automatic transmission oil cooler flushing on certain medium duty tilt cab models and commercial models including model year 2004. *tt
  • 030604002A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Vehicle no-start in extreme cold. *tt
  • 030604066 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Throttle position sensor replacement procedure. *tt
  • 030730050 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Approved aisin automatic transmission on-vehicle repairs. 2004 models included. *tt
  • 030730035 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Replacement of output flange nut when servicing transmission. Also includes 2004 models. *tt
  • 030694001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Engine oil leak at vacuum pump oil supply pipe. *tt
  • 030604042 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM: Proper positioning of fuel injection pump primer handle after use. *tt
  • 020730025B - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Harsh shifting, delayed upshifts with possible check trans lamp illuminated, possible diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 21 set. To include 2004 models. *tt
  • 030730015 - POWER TRAIN: Release of new tools for service: j 37228 - oil pan seal cutter, j 41736 - installer (rear output shaft seal) and dt 46717 - rear output shaft seal remover. *tt
  • 030604002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE: Vehicle no-start in extreme cold. *tt
  • 020730025 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding harsh shifting, delayed upshifts, possible check trans lamp illuminated, possible diagnostic trouble code 21 stored in the transmission control module (tcm) memory. *tt
  • 020730025A - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Harsh shifting, delayed upshifts, possible check trans lamp illuminated, possible diagnostic trouble code 21 stored in tcm memory. *tt
  • 020730007 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Subject regarding at oil temp light on with diagnostic trouble code 15 set. *tt
  • 020730009 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Subject regarding aisin automatic transmission flase diagnostic trouble code 11 set. *jg

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