2001 GMC Yukon XL Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 2001 GMC Yukon XL has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 6 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (34 reports).

4Recalls
120Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 GMC Yukon XL recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 05V379Aug 29, 20051,353,718 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 05V155Apr 14, 2005316,508 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Recall 01V159May 17, 20019,196 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 00V343Oct 25, 200035,659 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL problems

Problem areas named in the 120 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic34
Parking Brake24
Service Brakes13
Fuel System, Gasoline10
Steering9
Tires8
Structure7
Electrical System7
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes, Air5

What owners report

2026-02-24, Service Brakes
The ABS system in this vehicle and many other similar GM vehicles of this year have abs pumps that malfunction and/or randomly stop working just to begin working later. My vehicle currently has the abs fuse removed because whenever it’s in the abs pump runs continuously even when the vehicle is off. The vehicle I own is in good shape with only 80,000 miles. similar gm vehicles of this age with more miles have even more issues specially with the abs system it’s worse in vehicles that also come equipped with traction control.
2025-03-22, Service Brakes
This is the 3rd Yukon I have owned all 2001-2003. Every one of them have had serious brake issues, ABS illuminated, Parking Brake does not work, and light is illuminated, brake fluid everywhere, which when hot starts eating away at electrical components, or in my case at cooling system hoses. Which all lead too one issue after another. I really think that this shoudl be address becasue eveyone i speak with has the same issue. It's exhausting anf expensive too fix, but i have no choice becausei need 3 rows too fit all my children and cannot afford a brand new car.
2022-09-06, Unknown Or Other
IMPACT AND ACCIDENT AT A 2 WAY STOP SIGN, WHERE MY TRUCK WAS STOPPED, and a TESLA DUAL MOTOR MODEL3, SEVERED AND HIT MY TRUCK, DUE TO THE DRIVER BEING ON AUTONOMOUS MODE ORFSD BETA 10.XZXX69.
2020-08-28, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
DRIVING TRUCK AND COULDN'T GAIN CONTROL AND WAS DRIVING ON ITS OWN.
2020-05-29, Unknown Or Other
5.3 ENGINE KNOCKS AT START UP. *TR

2001 GMC Yukon XL questions

Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL?

Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (34), Parking Brake (24), Service Brakes (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 GMC Yukon XL has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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