Is the 2000 GMC Yukon XL reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Yukon XL is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Yukon XL?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

2000 GMC Yukon XL

● Typical for this model

2000 GMC Yukon XL
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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: 69
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 6
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2000: 69 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1999	3
2000	69
2001	120
2002	95
2003	102
2004	87
2005	42
2006	17
2007	97
2008	69
2009	23
2010	28
2011	47
2012	13
2013	22
2014	11
2015	308
2016	201
2017	146
2018	56
2019	68
2020	47
2021	230
2022	172
2023	224
2024	74
2025	26
2026	38

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

39% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 GMC Yukon XL. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle made a sputtering noise and stalled. The contact then stated that the anti-lock brake and check engine indicators illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-20

Also filed under Engine

The first time the ABS ebcu failed we had only owned the car a few years. We figured out something was wrong by the continuous growling buzz under the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-07

While driving vehicle and towing boat depressed brake pedal and it went to the floor. There was no prior warning that brakes were about to fail. Used emergency brake to stop vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-19

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and injectors.

CRASHINJURY

Tires

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

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Tire Size: 265 70 16. While driving on a straight and level highway, the right rear tire sidewall completely shredded. Tire lost all air pressure and separated from the rim. I bought four General Grabber tires in July 2021.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-13

The rear passenger side tire blew out while traveling, the consumer wants all firestone tires on the vehicle to be replaced at the manufacturer's cost (Wilderness le P265/70R16 iiis).

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-12

Parking brake

7% · 5 reports

Visibility

7% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and switch/wiring.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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2000-11-16Structure00V343000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.

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2001-02-05Service brakes, hydraulic00V345000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not…

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2002-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Throttle sticking closed
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2002-08-28Air bags02V178000 On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (Sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing…

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began August 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do…

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2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
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2004-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-09-09 Overheated fuel pump wiring
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2004-09-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-08-02 Overheated fuel pump wiring
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2005-02-14Power train05V005000 Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on February 14, 2005. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

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2005-04-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-09-13 Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
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2005-09-22Service brakes, hydraulic05V379000 Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This…

Remedy: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface…

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2005-10-19Fuel system, gasoline05V155000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on May 25, 2005.…

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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…

Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.
Tires: 6 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 00V343000 · Structure
Recall 00V345000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 02V178000 · Air bags
Recall 05V005000 · Power train
Recall 05V379000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 05V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 07E106000 · Wheels

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FAQ

Is the 2000 GMC Yukon XL reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 GMC Yukon XL is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Yukon XL?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have?: 7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.