Complaints
258
Crashes
29
Fires
0
Injuries
18
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 GMC Yukon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:57,320 mi
Crash-related:2
#223 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:142,940 mi
Crash-related:2
#317 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:81,839 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 GMC Yukon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 32 | 2 | — | 57,320 mi | |
| Brakes | 23 | 2 | — | 142,940 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 17 | 1 | — | 81,839 mi | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 11 | — | — | 40,036 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 49,500 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 41,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 7 | — | 127,500 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 126,504 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 47,256 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 6 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | 27,913 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | 103,686 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 5 | — | — | 74,967 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 141,550 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 2 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,320
Brakes
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,940
Hydraulic Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,839
Parking-Brake Issues
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,036
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,500
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,500
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,504
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,256
Tires:Tread/Belt
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,913
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,686
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,967
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,550
Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking Brake:Conventional
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 GMC Yukon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 GMC Yukon has 258 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (32 complaints, avg 57,320 mi); Brakes (23 complaints, avg 142,940 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (17 complaints, avg 81,839 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,309 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon include 29 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 18 injuries, and 1 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 GMC Yukon 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?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Yukon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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