2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That is the most of any Yukon XL 2500 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 33%), typically at around 81,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 33% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 22% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | 30,863 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 80,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 6% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 6% | 15,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500.
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
- Crank position sensor failure - stall (EA06016) — opened Sep 14, 2006, closed Nov 9, 2007, led to recall 07V521000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Accelerated rigid brake line corrosion resulted in brake line failure and complete loss of vehicle stopping ability. Brake lines are inspected regularly and did not appear rusted. Vehicle was in motion traveling at approximately 20 mph when operator stepped on brake to slow and stop vehicle. Brake…
While traveling at highway speeds the engine stopped working / stalled. Shifting to neutral and trying to start the vehicle was not successful. The vehicle without the assistance of power steering or power brakes had to be carefully stopped . This was extremely dangerous! After looking at an…
While on a hill holding the vehicle with the brakes activated, a large amount of white smoke came billowing out of the engine compartment. I was able to determine that the fluid was clear and dripping on the hot exhaust manifold. The brake reservoir dropped with successive brake applications. After…
While traveling on the expressway, brakes were applied to exit the expressway and the pedal went to the floor. Found ruptured line on rear axle. Date of first incident 2/5 20011 most recent 4/26/2015...ruptured line under vehicle ( drivers seat location) all lines require replacement. *tr
Was driving down a stretch of straight road in warrenton, virginia when i went to press the button that changes the display near the odometer from "odometer," "trip 1" miles, and "trip 2" miles. When i reached my hand bumped the ignition switch and everything in the vehicle shut off including the…
Other GMC Yukon XL 2500 years
← 2000 Yukon XL 2500 · 2002 Yukon XL 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Yukon XL 2500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Yukon XL 2500 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Yukon XL 2500 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Yukon XL 2500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Yukon XL 2500 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL 2500 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 Yukon XL 2500 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL 2500 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.