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2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 29 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500, most often about the brakes (48% of complaints, typically around 121,000 miles). It is 4th of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints29
Recalls0
Crashes reported1
Fires reported1
Injuries reported1

Most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems

  1. Brakes

    14 complaints · 48%

    Half of these problems showed up before 121,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    I noticed wet spots on the road under the truck near the left rear wheel after stopping. After further investigation I noticed that the brake lines are corroded in most places. There is currently a leak in the feed line running to the back brakes at a point near the left rear wheel. The lines look as if they could…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 120,968 miles
    Applied brakes to stop in a parking lot. Brake pedal held briefly then went to the floor. Minimal stopping ability at that point. Narrowly missed a suburban which backed out of a parking space in front of me. All brake lines are severely corroded. Requiring replacement of all lines.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 122,012 miles

  2. Body and structure

    5 complaints · 17%

    Parts named most often: body.

    Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The contact stated that the roof of the vehicle leaks whenever it rains. The roof is leaking from the factory made roof rack because it is corroded and created a hole. Water accumulates in the seats and under the mats, causing mildew and mold. As a result, his family becomes…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 105,000 miles
    I usually open the whole tailgate to access the rear cargo area, however since I was towing a trailer I opened the rear glass to retrieve an item. When I pushed down to close the rear glass, I noticed that the glass did not fit to close properly. I opened the glass and saw that the passenger side hinge on the rear…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 136,000 miles

  3. Visibility and wipers

    5 complaints · 17%

    Half of these problems showed up before 189,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls.

    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 189,000 miles
    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.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 220,000 miles

  4. Engine

    3 complaints · 10%

    Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500. While driving 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The contact's vehicle spun clockwise and rolled onto the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained bruises. The engine did…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 97,000 miles
    My 2001 GMC yukon xl burst into flames while driving on the highway giving myself and my 4 other family members seconds to exit the car in traffic for no known reason and signal of fire. My car has several recalls on faulty parts which catch on fire. What should I do, can you please help me. My insurance company…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 119,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (14 complaints, typically around 121,000 miles); body and structure (5 complaints); visibility and wipers (5 complaints, typically around 189,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2001 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL 1500?
It is 4th of 13 Yukon XL 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 29 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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