Complaints
151
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#123 complaints
Parking-Brake Issues
Avg mileage:49,465 mi
#215 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:48,396 mi
#313 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:119,921 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking-Brake Issues | 23 | — | — | 49,465 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | — | — | 48,396 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 1 | — | 119,921 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 10 | — | — | 51,719 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 49,222 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 104,593 mi | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 5 | — | — | 63,959 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — |
Parking-Brake Issues
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,465
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,396
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,921
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,719
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,222
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,593
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,959
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 GMC Yukon Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2001 GMC Yukon Xl has 151 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Parking-Brake Issues with 23 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl?
Top reported problems: Parking-Brake Issues (23 complaints, avg 49,465 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (15 complaints, avg 48,396 mi); Brakes (13 complaints, avg 119,921 mi). 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 Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 66,442 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 Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 4 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 Xl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl 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 Xl?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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