The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2001 GMC Sierra 1500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

    NHTSA #PE03057

    Status:
    CLOSED

    Click here for more info »

  2. INVESTIGATION: PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA04011

    Status:
    RECALLED

    Click here for more info »