The Lemon Index2001 GMC Yukon XL.
The 2001 GMC Yukon XL is better than average by owner complaints: 47 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 63, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about parking brake, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 12 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 189 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every GMC Yukon XL year. 2001 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 47K to 118K miles on the car (154 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 45K–104K miles
- parking brake complaints mostly came at 33K–66K miles
Recalls 6
- 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.
- seat belts 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS.
- 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 334 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
- Subject regarding investigation of harsh shifts on 4l60e automatic transmission
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 $4600–5350 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
When driving at an undetermined speed, the right rear tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road. The consumer changed the tire. The tires had 57,000 miles on them, and there were no objects on the road.
2001 GMC Yukon XL owner · NHTSA complaint 10063422
More owner reports
Consumer complained about an emergency parking brake problem. Consumer stated emergency parking brake didn't hold. This vehicle failed the state safety inspection due to the parking brake problem.
NHTSA complaint 10062900
Emergency brake does not work properly, vehicle has failed the safety inspection twice. Manufacturer informed consumer that dealer adjusted emergency brakes to their specifications, and nothing else would be done.
NHTSA complaint 567178
Quick answers
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon XL reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 63; 100 is average, lower is better). The best GMC Yukon XL year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Yukon XL problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are parking brake (32%), tires (15%) and brakes (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have?
6 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 2001 GMC Yukon XL get?
12 to 14 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Yukon XL problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 47,900 and 118,200 miles. The middle report was at 71,800 miles, from 154 complaints.
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL cost in fuel a year?
About $4600 to $5350 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL have?
5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl.
What GMC Yukon XL year is better than the 2001?
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