2001 Gmc YUKON XL 1500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
29 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
124,506 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 29 complaints (20.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 14 | 48.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 2 |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Service Brakes: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 2; Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments: 2; Visibility: 2; Visibility/Wiper: 2; Air Bags: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2006: 3; 2007: 3; 2008: 1; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 5; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10162918 · 2006-07-19 (July 19, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE PEDAL KICKS BACK AT A LOW SPEEDS, PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM STOPPING CORRECTLY, CAUSING A EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCE, WHICH HAS CREATED A VEHICLE SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND HAS HAD THIS ISSUE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS ACQUIRED. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS, AS SHOWN ON CARFAX.COM, CAUSING THE BRAKE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166457 · 2006-08-24 (August 24, 2006)
FAILURE OF ABS MODULE - 2001 GMC YUKON XL 1500 PUMP MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 110,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10398611 · 2011-05-02 (May 2, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON XL 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO THE LACK OF FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE TANK AS HALF FULL ALTHOUGH THE FUEL TANK FUEL CAPACITY WAS EMPTY. ALSO, THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER IMMEDIATLEY REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10398611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10655153 · 2014-11-15 (November 15, 2014)
IN JUNE OF 2010 MY FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND FIXED 700.00. THEN IN JULY OF 2011 THE FUEL PUMP WENT OUT AGAIN, SAME THING HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AND FIXED AT THE SAME SHOP ANOTHER 700.00. THEN AGAIN IN NOVEMBER OF 2012, TOWED TO SAME SHOP AND SAME PRICE. NOW HERE WE ARE 2014 AND MY FUEL PUMP JUST WENT OUT FOR THE FOURTH TIME. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING ABOUT A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD MY HUB BEARING REPLACED AND MY WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. JUST THIS PAST FEBRUARY I HAD A GAS LEAK FROM THE LINE AND A WHO…
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10655153 at NHTSA ↗