MYRModel Year Report

2001 GMC Yukon XL

◆ Worse than typical
2001 GMC Yukon XL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:01.462Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
120
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

44% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2001: 120 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19993
200069
2001120
200295
2003102
200487
200542
200617
200797
200869
200923
201028
201147
201213
201322
201411
2015308
2016201
2017146
201856
201968
202047
2021230
2022172
2023224
202474
202526
202638

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

44% · 53 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-30

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

The ABS system in this vehicle and many other similar GM vehicles of this year have abs pumps that malfunction and/or randomly stop working just to begin working later.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-24

This is the 3rd Yukon I have owned all 2001-2003.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-03-22

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance

Parking brake

20% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing mechanical.

INJURYDEATH
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Parking brake failure and transmission failure. Resulting in death of 4 year old child. Please sign my petition if you have this problem. Www.starinti.com.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-30

On May 17, 2003 my 4 year old daughter was killed in our driveway by our 2001 GMC yukon. We were cleaning the rear of our vehicle when the vehicle came out of gear and the parking brake failed to hold the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-17

Also filed under Power train

Fuel system, gasoline

8% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and fuel injection system.

Steering

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing pump and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASH
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Driving truck and couldn't gain control and was driving on its own.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-28

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Tires

7% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and temporary/emergency spare tire.

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Shortly after purchase of brand new vehicle, consumer took it back to dealer due to a vibration and rumbling sound that was coming from the firestone wilderness le tires, size P265/70R16, DOT 8X72WL2, service manager refused to replace tires unless...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-02-07

Safety timeline

5 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001Complaint volume 120 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-07-02Seat belts01V159000 Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2ND and 3RD row of seats that could be cracked. With…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2002-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Throttle sticking closed
  5. I
    2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
  6. I
    2004-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-09-09 Overheated fuel pump wiring
  7. I
    2004-09-09Engineering analysisClosed 2005-08-02 Overheated fuel pump wiring
  8. I
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. I
    2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
  12. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 GMC Yukon XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 53 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 24 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V343000 · Structure
  • Recall 01V159000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 05V379000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 05V155000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2001 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Yukon XL is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have?
5 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.