Complaints
40
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 GMC Yukon Denali Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:140,612 mi
#24 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 140,612 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,612
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 GMC Yukon Denali — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 GMC Yukon Denali has 40 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
Top reported problems: Brakes (8 complaints, avg 140,612 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (4 complaints); Hydraulic Brakes (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 140,612 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali include 2 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Denali reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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