2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 1500 years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500. That ranks 4th out of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (9 complaints, 31%), typically at around 90,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 29owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 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, Hydraulic | 9 | 31% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 17% | 138,880 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 17% | 135,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 10% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 7% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% | 204,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 197,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 262,862 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
A spring from a large vehicle on 20th street ensley exit got inbeded in my tire last night 1/17/17 at about 7:50pm. Which made a big hole and i am in need of a tire. I called aaa and had to get it towed because of how fast air came out and aldot stopped to help but had no plugs. So it was towed
While opening my rear liftgate glass the glass separated from the hinge holding it in place. This caused a safety concern that the only thing keeping my passegner compartment safe was the glass.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact also stated that while refueling the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 1500. While attempting to open the rear liftgate window, the window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
I was driving on the expressway on 04/01/2015 when my vehicle suddenly lost power nearly causing a wreck. I pulled over and the reduced engine power error was illuminated. I turned off my truck and restarted it, i managed to make it home without other incident. The next day, it did it again while…
Other GMC Yukon XL 1500 years
← 2000 Yukon XL 1500 · 2002 Yukon XL 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 Yukon XL 1500 | 12 | 2 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 1500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 Yukon XL 1500 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 1500 | 18 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 1500 | 60 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 1500 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 1500 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 1500 | 36 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 1500 | 63 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 1500 | 23 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 1500 | 15 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.