KnownCarProblems2001 GMC Yukon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 GMC Yukon, most often about the brakes (47% of complaints, typically around 78,500 miles). It is 7th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2001 GMC Yukon problems
Brakes
92 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 78,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional, foundation components, antilock.
I have a 2001 GMC Yukon slt, and I have had an ABS issue. I heard a constant running sound, even when the vehicle is not running. Narrowed it down to the ABS, and had to pull the fuse to stop it. Now my brake & ABS lights are constantly illuminated. The dealers will not fix it, just replace them. Which is around a…
Dt: while driving on the interstate the owner saw the ABS light come on and didn't know what it was. This occurred in july 2005. The owner returned home from a trip. The owner heard a noise and thought it was a refrigerator in the garage. The noise continued all night. Then the owner took the vehicle to mechanic, and…
Wheels and tires
18 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: tread/belt, valve, sidewall.
The rear driver side tire blewout while driving 65 MPH. Firestone wilderness le tire. . The gm dealer replaced the tire with another firestone tire.
While the vehicle was parked the consumer seen that front/rear tire tread had separated. The consumer repaired the rear tires only. The dealership was notified of the problem , but did not resolve. Firestone steel tex#lt245r16 please provide the dot number.
Air bags
18 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The consumer was involved in a collision.the vehicle was hit broadside, and the side air bags failed to deploy. The consumer was struck by a vehicle who had run a red light.
- the contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon with a current and failure mileage of 110,000 miles. The contact's vehicle was involved in a crash while driving at 35 MPH, and the air bags did not deploy. The crash took place on a dry day. The driver began choking and passed out. The vehicle then ran into the back of a truck…
Electrical
17 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, wiring, alternator/generator/regulator.
Original equipment acdelco battery positive terminal corroded and fell off with no prior warning. No visible signs. Failure can occur at any time, with vehicle either running or parked, and at any location. Repair is a battery replacement and repair of acid-damaged parts located under the battery. I've since learned…
After driving the vehicle and then parking it for a while vehicle would not start. Dealer was contacted but was not able to resolve the problem.
Seat belts
15 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: front, rear/other.
: the contact stated the seatbelt for the middle row passenger seat would not retract. The dealership determined the retractor was broken and the seatbelt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.
Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon. He stated that the rear lap belts would bind up near the shoulder panel. When this occurred the seat belts would not retract or extend which caused them to remain in a locked position. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test should be performed. The failure mileage was 75,000…
Transmission
13 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Multiple failures with 2001 Yukon. Dashboard light, air bag and computer malfunctioned. Problems starting after accelerating. The vehicles computer malfunctioned causing dashboard lights, airbag, l.e.d, and brake lights to turn on. The speedometer froze. When the consumer would press on the gas pedal the vehicle would…
2001 Yukon xl SUV with 81182 miles on it. Transmission made a popping sound (no forward gears, but reverse gears). Suv has upgraded transmission that had a supposedly better model "front planet" part per GMC transmission specialist. That supposedly superior "front planet" split into (2) parts inside the transmission…
Engine
12 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
The serpentine belt has been replaced twice and then the alternator was replaced because when the truck is started it makes a squealing noise and after all that, it still makes the noise.
On three separate occasions my check engine light came on and all three times the sai (emissions) valves were rusted causing them to fail. The dealer told me since the valves are located directly under the exhaust the condensation falls onto the them causing them to rust. They also said there is no permanent fix for…
Steering
10 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, steering wheel/handle bar, gear box.
: the contact stated while turning sharply at low speeds the steering wheel made a popping noise. The dealer recommended greasing the steering column, but informed the contact this would not correct the problem permanently. Therefore, the dealer was unable to offer any permanent solution.
Upon completing a 400 mile vacation, I pulled into my driveway at home, while pulling a large camper, and the power steering failed, good thing I was not on the highway when this happened. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest gm. Dealer and they ended up replacing the power steering pump. The pump shaft sheared in…
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 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: If the sensor becomes completely inoperative, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Either of these failures can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 engine, the crankshaft position can operate intermittently or fail completely. If the sensor operates intermittently, the ses light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. The engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool down period.
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. 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 southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Seats: head restraint
Risk: If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury.
Fix: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points. Owner notification began november 8, 2002. 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, or cadillac at 1-800-458-8006.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats, two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the restraints are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. Gm is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections. Owner notification began july 2, 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 chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row of seats that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point such that the seat belt would no longer lock.
Body and structure: body
Risk: These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake line corrosion failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) received defect petition dp10-003 on march 2, 2010, requesting the investigation of model year (my) 2003 chevrolet silverado 2500hd 4WD pickup trucks for corrosion failures of the vehicle brake lines.dp10-003 was granted and on march 30, 2010, preliminary evaluation pe10-010 was opened on more than six million model year 1999 through 2003 light trucks and sport utility vehicles manufactured and sold by general motors corporation (gm).on july 2, 2010, odi received gm's response to an information request, which included gm's assessment of the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. Gm stated that:(1) the brake system of the subject veh
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
Summary
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounti
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
Summary
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not u
Throttle sticking closed
Summary
This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8l, 5.3l, and 6.0l engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver.on august 1, 2002, the office of defects investigation (odi), of th
Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (92 complaints, typically around 78,500 miles); wheels and tires (18 complaints); air bags (18 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 7, 2007 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the GMC Yukon?
- It is 7th of 28 Yukon model years by number of complaints, with 197 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.