2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 6, 2017 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 8th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (7 complaints, 47%), typically at around 112,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic7 · ~112,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~130,835 mi
Air Bags2 · ~179,000 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~130,839 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~145,000 mi
Service Brakes, Electric1 · ~87,000 mi
Steering1 · ~130,835 mi
Structure1 · ~206,000 mi
Tires1 · ~236,954 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic747%112,000——
Power Train320%130,835——
Air Bags213%179,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline17%130,839——
Service Brakes17%145,000——
Service Brakes, Electric17%87,000——
Steering17%130,835——
Structure17%206,000——
Tires17%236,954——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 6 complaints
2006: 1200612008: 1200812009: 6200962010: 2201022011: 2201122012: 1201212014: 1201412017: 120171

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500.

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Recent owner reports

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

On 11/5/17 my 2004 gmc yukon xl was involved in a severe collision where my truck hit another vehicle both vehicles were doing 55+ mph. My front end took all my damage. Not one airbag went off in my truck.

Air Bags · received Nov 6, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11043700

After getting cut off and having to make a panic stop the brake lines in my truck burst causing the pedal to go to the ground and offer no braking power. I then tried the emergency brake which also didn't work due to the burst lines. I was finally able to steer into the shoulder of the road and put…

Service Brakes · received Sep 5, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10630927

Brake line on driver side rotted causing rapid loss of fluid. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 10, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10451055

Rigid brake line corroded and failed leading to greatly diminished braking capacity. This poses a safety hazard. I was told by the gm dealer i brought the truck to that all of the brake lines are severely corroded and need to be replaced. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Sep 6, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10423836

Nhtsa campaign id number: 05v379000 pe05020 nhtsa action number: pe05020 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock potential number of units affected: 1,353,718 my 2000 yukon xl is having this problem. *tr

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Mar 7, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10386724

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.