2001 Gmc YUKON XL problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
120 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
62,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 89 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Parking Brake is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 120 complaints (19.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 72 | 60.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 7.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 5.8% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 5.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 5.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 |
Parking Brake: 23; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 15; Service Brakes: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module: 10; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 32 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 32; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 7
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (32). 31 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2001: 2; 2002: 2; 2003: 14; 2004: 26; 2005: 31; 2006: 12; 2007: 6; 2008: 2; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 2; 2013: 3; 2014: 4; 2015: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2022: 1; 2025: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 72 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 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 10019727 · 2003-05-13 (May 13, 2003)
THE VEHICLE DIDN'T PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019727 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10023824 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
I HAVE A 2001 GMC YUKON XL AND TOOK IT IN FOR SOME ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AT ABOUT 30K MILES. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE). SINCE IT IS A WEAR ITEM IT WASN'T COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL GM VEHICLES AS WELL AS MANY OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PARKING BRAKE WEARING OUT, LET ALONE PRIOR TO 30K MILES. THE ORIGINAL DEALER GAVE US AN ESTIMATE OF $800 TO FIX THE PARKING BRAKE. AT THIS TIME WE ARE WAITING A RESPONSE FROM GM'S C…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10023824 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10088225 · 2004-08-19 (August 19, 2004)
WHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK TO THE FULL LEVEL AN EXSESIVE LICKAGE STARTS IN THE FRONT TOP OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE. NO DEATHS YET BUT ANY FIRE UNDER MY SUV DURING THE LICKAGE I'M SURE IT WILL BLOW UP!*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 44,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10088225 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093163 · 2004-09-27 (September 27, 2004)
AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES ON 2001 GMC YUKON XL, THE CAR BEGAN STALLING WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE OR WHEN IDLING AT RED LIGHTS, ETC. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH COMPLAINT. WE WERE TOLD IT NEEDED THE FUEL INJECTION SERVICE. WE HAD THIS DONE AT A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THE NEXT TIME WE REFUELED THE VEHICLE, WE SMELLED GAS AND NOTICED THE CAR WAS LEAKING FUEL. NOW ANY TIME WE COMPLETELY FILL THE VEHICLE WITH GAS, IT LEAKS AND YOU CAN SMELL GAS FOR A FEW DAYS. WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THIS COMPLAINT, THE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10093163 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10034362 · 2003-08-22 (August 22, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE. STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT AT TIME OF VEHICLE BEING MANUFACTURED. CONSUMER PHONE NUMBER IS 491.6099170881.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10034362 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056891 · 2004-02-10 (February 10, 2004)
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE 2001 YUKON XL. DEALER DETERMINED FAILURE TO BE A SHEARED SHAFT ON THE POWER STEERING PUMP, WHICH CAUSED IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. FORTUNATELY THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT. DEALER AND GM CONCLUDE THAT FAILURE WAS DUE TO COLD WEATHER . TEMPERATURE (ACCORDING TO LOG FROM LOCAL AIRPORT) WAS 21.2 DEGREES F AT THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF FAILURE (ABOUT 5:30 PM ON 2-5-2004). VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000 MILES AT THE TIME. THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WAS IMMEDIATE TURNED ONE DIRECTIO…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10056891 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10083160 · 2004-08-02 (August 2, 2004)
I HAVE A 2001 YUKON XL WHICH HAS HAD THREE INSTANCES OF KNOWN DESIGN FAILURES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM -- BOTH EMERGENCY FEATURES, BOTH WELL KNOWN TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE FIRST IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT IN THE RETAINING CLIP OF THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE MECHANSIM. AS A RESULT THE PARKING BRAKE WILL WEAR OUT WITHIN 20-30K MILES. THE SECOND IS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE EBCM (BRAKING CONTROL MODULE) WHERE THE ABS MOTOR SHORTS INTO A ALWAYS ON POSITION. THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IS TO REMOVE THE ABS FUSE AND DO WITHOUT THE ABS FEATURE…
Owner-reported narrative. 70,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10083160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087286 · 2004-08-05 (August 5, 2004)
WHENEVER THERE IS RAIN VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY LEAKS WATER ONTO THE FRONT FLOORBOARD, WHICH SHORTS OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FIREWALL OR A SEAL. HEADLIGHTS SHORT OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TC
Owner-reported narrative. 71,630 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087034 · 2004-08-17 (August 17, 2004)
ON MAY 17, 2003 MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS KILLED IN OUR DRIVEWAY BY OUR 2001 GMC YUKON. WE WERE CLEANING THE REAR OF OUR VEHICLE WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD THE VEHICLE. MY 2 YEAR OLD SON WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME, BUT THERE IS NO WAY THAT HE COULD HAVE APPLIED THE BRAKE TO RELEASE THE VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR. THIS IS SOMETHING THAT NO FAMILY SHOULD HAVE TO ENDURE AND I AM ASKING FOR HELP IN PROVING THESE FAILURES. I FEEL THERE ARE TWO FAILURES WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE PARKING BRAKE ON ALL MODELS …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10087034 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10098041 · 2004-10-30 (October 30, 2004)
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE. RESULTING IN DEATH OF 4 YEAR OLD CHILD. PLEASE SIGN MY PETITION IF YOU HAVE THIS PROBLEM. WWW.STARINTI.COM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10098041 at NHTSA ↗