2001 GMC Yukon Reliability
The 2001 GMC Yukon has 428 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and parking brake. Compared with nearby Yukon model years (1999–2003), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Yukon's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
428
NHTSA owner complaints
8
Recall campaigns
35
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2001 GMC Yukon 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 | 174 | 41% |
| Parking brake | 40 | 9% |
| Tires | 34 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 29 | 7% |
| Fuel system | 28 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 28 | 7% |
| Steering | 24 | 6% |
| Air bags | 21 | 5% |
2001 GMC Yukon recalls
8 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… |
| 02V253000 | Sep 17, 2002 | Seats — front assembly / head restraint | 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. |
| 03V094000 | Mar 7, 2003 | Body structure | 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… |
| 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,… |
| 06E043000 | May 19, 2006 | Fuel system | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for… |
| 07V521000 | Nov 7, 2007 | Engine & cooling | 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… |
| 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 years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Yukon analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 249 | 2 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2000 | 284 | 9 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2001 (this page) | 428 | 8 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2002 | 342 | 6 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2003 | 517 | 7 | 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
- 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 8 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 reliability FAQ
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon reliable?
The 2001 GMC Yukon has 428 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and parking brake. Compared with nearby Yukon model years (1999–2003), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Yukon's typical year.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Yukon problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon are service brakes (174), parking brake (40), tires (34), electrical system (29). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2001 GMC Yukon, 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 compare with the 2000 and 2002 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2000 has 284 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid); the 2002 has 342 complaints and 6 recalls (avoid). The 2001 has 428 complaints and 8 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2001 GMC Yukon?
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, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.