MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Yukon Denali

▲ Better than typical
2001 GMC Yukon Denali
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:35:41.766Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Denali Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1999: 27 complaints 1999 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 35 complaints 2001 2002: 29 complaints 2002 2003: 72 complaints 2004: 109 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 21 complaints 2007: 120 complaints 2008: 58 complaints 2008 2009: 46 complaints 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 96 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2013: 29 complaints 2015: 73 complaints 2015 2016: 18 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2018 2019: 3 complaints 2019
2001: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
199927
200018
200135
200229
200372
2004109
200549
200621
2007120
200858
200946
201053
201196
201228
201329
201573
201618
201712
20182
20193

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SERVICE BRAKES 43%

43% of complaints: service brakes — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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I WAS DRIVING ON ROUTE 287 NORTH, IN MORRISTOWN, NJ WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SHORT AND I NEEDED TO APPLY MY BRAKES. WHEN I USED MY BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND I COULD NOT STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120821

MY BRAKE LINE RUPTURED ON ROUTE 287 IN NEW JERSEY WHEN I NEEDED TO BRAKE BEHIND A STOPPING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MY FOOT WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO STOPPING POWER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120817

PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT,AND DROVE DOWN A STREET.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120628

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9%

9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing storage and delivery.

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AFTER STARTING VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM DRIVER SIDE OF VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, THE CONNECTOR TO FUEL TANK HAD SEPARATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020813

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and gasoline.

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WHILE DRIVING, THEIR WAS A NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHCILE TO THE DEALERSHIP AN D THEY INDICATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD CAME APART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010423 — electrical system

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A MISROUTED POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE FOR PROPER ROUTING AND RE-ROUTE THE CABLE IN NECESSARY. THE CABLE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED FOR WEAR OF THE CONDUIT AND CABLE INSULATION, AND WILL BE REPL

Campaign 01V107000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020925 — PE (closed 20030211)

ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20060502 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. 11-728, 11-728D, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708P, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (P&C), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, AND

Remedy: POLI-AUTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE HEADLAMPS AT ITS ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT POLI-AUTO AT 305-477-1356.

Campaign 06E025000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Yukon Denali — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V107000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2005 ● 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ◆ 2004 ◆ 2011

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.