2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Yukon XL Denali years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali. That ranks 3rd out of 3 Yukon XL Denali model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 120,105 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 22owner 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 XL 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 | 6 | 27% | 120,105 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 27% | 61,925 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 18% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 97,532 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 14% | 86,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 164,486 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 87,400 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 34,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 GMC Yukon XL 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.
The motor on the antilock brakes would not shut off when denali when the engine was not running. I had to disconnect battery for it to stop running
Vehicle rolls while in park. Had parking pawl replaced, problem persisted. Problem is more obvious the greater the incline. Vehicle is not freewheeling but has some resistance.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl denali. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, there was a grinding noise emerging from the front end differential of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the front differential failed, but the…
(recall 05v-379) abs light has been coming on intermittently for about 4 years now. We have taken to numerous mechanics to no avail. Now after looking into recalls, i find that there actually was a solution, but we were never notified because we don't live in the correct area of the country. But we…
We were traveling north up the saw mill parkway from bronx ny. This parkway is two lanes with 3-4 lights depending where you get on, so i had 3 lights going north. At the first light i notice the brakes were week. Second light had the same no pressure brake peddle, and then the third light i had no…
Other GMC Yukon XL Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Yukon XL Denali | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Yukon XL Denali | 26 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Yukon XL Denali model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.