The Lemon Index2000 GMC Yukon XL.
The 2000 GMC Yukon XL has too few complaints to score: 17 in its first 3 years. Owners complain most about parking brake, it has 8 recalls, and it gets 13 to 14 mpg combined. The best GMC Yukon XL year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 87 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon XL year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 50K to 115K miles on the car (64 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 40K–98K miles
Recalls 8
- wheels 2007
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, …
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2…
- brakes 2005
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION.
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- fuel system, gasoline 2005
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
- transmission & drivetrain 2005
SOME PICKUP TRUCKS, VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC PUMP DRIVESHAFT THAT CAN FRACTURE, RESULTING IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING ASSIST.
- airbags 2002
ON CERTAIN PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG SENSING DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) WHICH CONTAINS AN ANOMALY THAT COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAG FAILING TO DEPLOY DURING CERT…
- brakes 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- body structure 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 283 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Some customers may comment on inoperative rear power window condition
- Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting fuel tank leakage
- Lean hesitation, sag or stumble when coolant temperature is between -6 and +20
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedParking brake failure2005–2006
- ClosedUnwanted low-speed abs activation2005
- ClosedOverheated fuel pump wiring2004–2005
- ClosedOverheated fuel pump wiring2004
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★☆☆ · side — · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $4600–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Emergency brakes do not engage. I do not normally use the emergency brake, and only noticed this problem after the warranty expired.
2000 GMC Yukon XL owner · NHTSA complaint 10019118
More owner reports
Parking brake failure. Poor manufacturer design causes expensive repairs to pass inspection and manufacturer will not cover expenses. Service bulletins issued regarding poor design and new kits made to replace substandard parts.
NHTSA complaint 10051218
The vehicle stalled. The dealer diagnosed the problem as bad bare wires inside of fuel pump. The wires shorted which caused vehicle to stall.
NHTSA complaint 10014684
Quick answers
Is the 2000 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 17 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2000 GMC Yukon XL problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are parking brake (24%), fuel system, gasoline (18%) and tires (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have?
8 safety recalls (latest: wheels). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL get?
13 to 14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 GMC Yukon XL problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 50,000 and 115,000 miles. The middle report was at 88,300 miles, from 64 complaints.
Does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL cost in fuel a year?
About $4600 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon XL year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2012 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works