2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and problems

The 2001 GMC Yukon Denali has 1 safety recall and 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 GMC Yukon Denali vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalls

Recall 01V-107: Electrical System

Reported Mar 17, 2001 · 301 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.

Risk: Over time this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable assembly convoluted conduit and cable insulation exposing the wire core and resulting in intermittent electrical shorting. This could result in erratic movement of the voltage gage, total battery discharge in a few hours, or the cable insulation and conduct could ignite if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, resulting in an underhood fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. The cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. Owner notification began april 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

2001 GMC Yukon Denali problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	8
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Tires	3
Electrical System	2
Steering	2
Suspension	2
Parking Brake	2
Fuel System, Other	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 4
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage — 2
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 1
Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Pump — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 97,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 GMC Yukon Denali complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 144,500 miles · reported Nov 1, 2016

Having low speed (Under 8mph) ABS activation regardless of weather/road conditions. Basically the same issue as NHTSA campaign id number : 05v379000 but apparently my VIN is not covered, I live in illinois.

Service Brakes · at 190,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2015

Brakes completely failed. Traveling 35 MPH, I had to brake suddenly and the pedal sunk to the floor. Had minor resistance, then just completely gave way. No brakes! Was able to avoid an incident by veering into the oncoming lane that was luckily vacant. Turned onto a side street to safely roll to a stop. Too scared to drive it the remaining 1.5 miles home, I have it towed to a shop. Advised that all brake lines need to be replaced, this is a common problem with gmc that he has seen a dozen times. The brake lines corrode, and eventually burst. Absurd! To think this could of happened on a family…

Service Brakes · at 135,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 2015

The brake lines have rusted and at least 1 has ruptured leaving vehicle without any brakes. Brake petal goes directly to the floor and no brake fluid was found in the master cylinder reservoir. I have read that many other similar vehicles have had the same issue.

Tires · reported Oct 31, 2014

Tires were purchased sept. 25, 2009 and now have extensive weather cracking. Costco refused to replace the tires when I reported the quality defect in august, 2014, just 59 months after purchase. I have appealed that decision and expect to find out tomorrow if they will make good on the defective tires. They claim that although there is weather cracking that the tires are safe. I doubt they would use cracked tires like that on the vehicle carrying their own family.

Service Brakes · at 168,000 miles · reported Oct 29, 2014

While sitting at a traffic light the brake pedal went to the floor and my truck rolled into the intersection. I was able to stop it after I was halfway in the intersection. I found out that the rear brake line above the fuel tank rotted away. I also had to have both steel lines to the rear wheels and the two steel line to the front replaced.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali: 01V-107 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 97,000 miles.

Are GMC recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.