2001 GMC Yukon XL Reliability
The 2001 GMC Yukon XL has 393 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and parking brake. Compared with nearby Yukon XL model years (2000–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Yukon XL's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
393
NHTSA owner complaints
5
Recall campaigns
33
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2001 GMC Yukon XL complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 model year, filed between 2000 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 160 | 41% |
| Parking brake | 38 | 10% |
| Tires | 31 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 27 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 25 | 6% |
| Steering | 23 | 6% |
| Fuel system | 23 | 6% |
| Air bags | 21 | 5% |
2001 GMC Yukon XL recalls
5 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2001 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V343000 | Oct 25, 2000 | Body structure — body | 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. |
| 01V159000 | May 17, 2001 | Seat belts — front / retractor | 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… |
| 05V155000 | Apr 14, 2005 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions. |
| 05V379000 | Aug 29, 2005 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 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,… |
| 07E106000 | Dec 17, 2007 | Wheels — hub | Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006, and December 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty… |
How the 2001 compares with nearby Yukon XL years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Yukon XL analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 7 | — | Too few reports |
| 2001 (this page) | 393 | 5 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2002 | 342 | 2 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2003 | 517 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2001 GMC Yukon XL
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Parking brake: make sure it holds on a slope and releases fully.
- Tires: check tread depth and date codes, and look for uneven wear that points to alignment problems.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 5 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2001 GMC Yukon XL reliability FAQ
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
The 2001 GMC Yukon XL has 393 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and parking brake. Compared with nearby Yukon XL model years (2000–2003), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Yukon XL's typical year.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL are service brakes (160), parking brake (38), tires (31), electrical system (27). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, including 00V343000 (body structure — body) and 01V159000 (seat belts — front / retractor). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL compare with the 2000 and 2002 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2000 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls (too few reports); the 2002 has 342 complaints and 2 recalls (caution). The 2001 has 393 complaints and 5 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2001 GMC Yukon XL?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2001 Yukon XL, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.