2001 Chevrolet Yukon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2016 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon years
Not enough data 3rd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon. That ranks 3rd out of 6 Yukon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 17%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Chevrolet Yukon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Equipment1
Parking Brake1 · ~54,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~193,000 mi
Service Brakes, Electric1
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Equipment117%———
Parking Brake117%54,000——
Service Brakes117%193,000——
Service Brakes, Electric117%———
Suspension117%———
Unknown or Other117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 2200322005: 1200512016: 120161

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Chevrolet Yukon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Brake line corrosion failure (EA11001) — opened Jan 5, 2011, closed Apr 8, 2015.
  • Crank position sensor failure - stall (EA06016) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Nov 9, 2007, led to recall 07V521000.
  • Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
  • Hydraulic pump failres (EA04012) — opened Apr 30, 2004, closed Feb 28, 2005, led to recall 05V005000.
  • Steel wheel rim fracture (PE03026) — opened Jun 12, 2003, closed Nov 3, 2003.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet yukon. The contact stated that while making a u-turn, the brakes failed to respond. The brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact also stated that the brake and the abs warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it…

Service Brakes · received Apr 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10855639

During routine inspection, the consumer was informed that their emergency parking brake is inoperable. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information. *nm

Parking Brake · received Feb 24, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10113016

The rear doors were ajar but the warning signal did not indicate that the doors were not closed. *nlm

Unknown or Other · received May 7, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10019370

Consumer states when parking the vehicle the emergency parking brake does not work on vehicle. Ts

Service Brakes, Electric · received Jan 21, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10004207

Carpet in vehicle sheds. When rolled down window pieces of carpet blow into face and eyes from front to back. Dealer contacted. *ak consumer stated that carpet in vehicle continues to shed and needs to be re-carpeted. *yh

Equipment · received Apr 26, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8008672

Other Chevrolet Yukon years

← 2000 Yukon · 2002 Yukon →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Yukon140
2002 Yukon60
200160
2000 Yukon80
1999 Yukon60
1998 Yukon50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon?

Owners most often report equipment, parking brake, service brakes problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.