2001 GMC Yukon
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.
- Complaints
- 197
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 197 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1992 | 19 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 90 |
| 1996 | 70 |
| 1997 | 133 |
| 1998 | 80 |
| 1999 | 204 |
| 2000 | 166 |
| 2001 | 197 |
| 2002 | 158 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 85 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 428 |
| 2008 | 187 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 105 |
| 2011 | 158 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2013 | 117 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 529 |
| 2016 | 269 |
| 2017 | 196 |
| 2018 | 70 |
| 2019 | 55 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 340 |
| 2022 | 184 |
| 2023 | 243 |
| 2024 | 105 |
| 2025 | 55 |
| 2026 | 43 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
41% · 81 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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On 01/23/2018 I got into an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-31
Also filed under Air bags
Air bags
10% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
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On January 3RD, 2021, I was driving to work on slushy, icy secondary roads. The rear end caught some slush, slid sideways and sent me sliding across the oncoming traffic lanes and into a ditch where I collided with a tree head on.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-04
Letter from senator scott on behalf of constituent re GMC Yukon. *smd the consumers husband was killed in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-12
The consumer was involved in a collision.the vehicle was hit broadside, and the side air bags failed to deploy. *ak the consumer was struck by a vehicle who had run a red light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-07-02
Tires
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and valve.
Electrical system
9% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and ignition.
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UNKNOWN one the the main problem wheel hub engine electrictrical
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-11-18
Also filed under Engine and wheels
Seat belts
8% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing anchorage and retractor.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 5 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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2001Complaint volume 197 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…
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2002-08-01Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Throttle sticking closed
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2002-09-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-02-11 Alleged failure of 2ND row seatbelt alr
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2002-11-08Seats02V253000 On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints…
Remedy: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began November 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
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2003-03-07Structure03V094000 Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…
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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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2005-12-20Defect petitionClosed 2006-05-31 Parking brake failure
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
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2007-12-18Engine and engine cooling07V521000 On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1L V8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 18, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
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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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2010-03-30Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-01-05 Brake line corrosion failure
Buy-smart checklist
2001 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 81 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V343000 · Structure
- Recall 01V159000 · Seat belts
- Recall 02V253000 · Seats
- Recall 03V094000 · Structure
- Recall 05V379000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07V521000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2001 GMC Yukon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 GMC Yukon is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon have?
- 8 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.