2001 GMC Yukon

◆ Worse than typical
2001 GMC Yukon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:21:16.110Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Yukon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1992: 19 complaints 1993: 17 complaints 1994: 58 complaints 1995: 90 complaints 1995 1996: 70 complaints 1997: 133 complaints 1998: 80 complaints 1999: 204 complaints 2000: 166 complaints 2000 2001: 197 complaints 2001 2002: 158 complaints 2003: 204 complaints 2004: 158 complaints 2005: 85 complaints 2005 2006: 27 complaints 2007: 428 complaints 2008: 185 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 105 complaints 2010 2011: 158 complaints 2012: 62 complaints 2013: 116 complaints 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 528 complaints 2015 2016: 264 complaints 2017: 194 complaints 2018: 69 complaints 2019: 51 complaints 2020: 33 complaints 2020 2021: 290 complaints 2022: 162 complaints 2023: 207 complaints 2024: 86 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 19 complaints 2026
2001: 197 complaints
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YearComplaints
19861
19871
199219
199317
199458
199590
199670
1997133
199880
1999204
2000166
2001197
2002158
2003204
2004158
200585
200627
2007428
2008185
200994
2010105
2011158
201262
2013116
201456
2015528
2016264
2017194
201869
201951
202033
2021290
2022162
2023207
202486
202546
202619

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 32 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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ON 01/23/2018 I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180131

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE CONSUMER WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AND WITHOUT WARNING, ANOTHER DRIVER CUT IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER VEHILCE. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041101

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
PARKING BRAKE 6%

6% of complaints: parking brake — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001116 — structure

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 GA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

Campaign 00V343000 — check if this car was fixed

2001 — complaint volume: 197
R 20010702 — seat belts

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 R

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 DEALERS

Campaign 01V159000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020801 — EA (closed 20040112)

THROTTLE STICKING CLOSED

I 20020925 — PE (closed 20030211)

ALLEGED FAILURE OF 2ND ROW SEATBELT ALR

R 20021108 — seats

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 AR

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 DO

Campaign 02V253000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20030307 — structure

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. THESE

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 DO

Campaign 03V094000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050428 — PE (closed 20050913)

UNWANTED LOW-SPEED ABS ACTIVATION

R 20050922 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 RECA

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, REIN

Campaign 05V379000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20051220 — DP (closed 20060531)

PARKING BRAKE FAILURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071218 — engine and engine cooling

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 AN

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.

Campaign 07V521000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100330 — PE (closed 20110105)

Brake line corrosion failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 GMC Yukon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V343000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V159000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V253000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V094000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V379000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V521000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.

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FAQ

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, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.