2001 GMC Yukon Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon Denali years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali. That ranks 10th out of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 23%), typically at around 147,250 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Yukon Denali problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 23% | 147,250 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 20% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 55,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 9% | 139,630 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 6% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.
Risk: Over time this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable assembly convoluted conduit and cable insulation exposing the wire core and resulting in intermittent electrical shorting. This could result in erratic movement of the voltage gage, total battery discharge in a few hours, or the cable insulation and conduct could ignite if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, resulting in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. The cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. Owner notification began april 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
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
- Parking brake failure (DP05009) — opened Dec 20, 2005, closed May 31, 2006.
- Unwanted low-speed abs activation (PE05020) — opened Apr 28, 2005, closed Sep 13, 2005, led to recall 05V379000.
- Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr (PE02067) — opened Sep 25, 2002, closed Feb 11, 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.
Having low speed (under 8mph) abs activation regardless of weather/road conditions. Basically the same issue as nhtsa campaign id number : 05v379000 but apparently my vin is not covered, i live in illinois. *tr
Brakes completely failed. Traveling 35 mph, i had to brake suddenly and the pedal sunk to the floor. Had minor resistance, then just completely gave way. No brakes! Was able to avoid an incident by veering into the oncoming lane that was luckily vacant. Turned onto a side street to safely roll to a…
The brake lines have rusted and at least 1 has ruptured leaving vehicle without any brakes. Brake petal goes directly to the floor and no brake fluid was found in the master cylinder reservoir. I have read that many other similar vehicles have had the same issue.
Tires were purchased sept. 25, 2009 and now have extensive weather cracking. Costco refused to replace the tires when i reported the quality defect in august, 2014, just 59 months after purchase. I have appealed that decision and expect to find out tomorrow if they will make good on the defective…
While sitting at a traffic light the brake pedal went to the floor and my truck rolled into the intersection. I was able to stop it after i was halfway in the intersection. I found out that the rear brake line above the fuel tank rotted away. I also had to have both steel lines to the rear wheels…
Other GMC Yukon Denali years
← 2000 Yukon Denali · 2002 Yukon Denali →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Yukon Denali | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 Yukon Denali | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Yukon Denali | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 Yukon Denali | 73 | 0 |
| 2013 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2012 Yukon Denali | 28 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon Denali | 96 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon Denali | 53 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon Denali | 46 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon Denali | 58 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon Denali | 120 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon Denali | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon Denali | 49 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon Denali | 109 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon Denali | 72 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon Denali | 29 | 0 |
| 2001 | 35 | 1 |
| 2000 Yukon Denali | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 Yukon Denali | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon Denali model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.