There are no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500, but owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,000 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 XL 2500 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 175,000 miles · reported Feb 6, 2017
Accelerated rigid brake line corrosion resulted in brake line failure and complete loss of vehicle stopping ability. Brake lines are inspected regularly and did not appear rusted. Vehicle was in motion traveling at approximately 20 MPH when operator stepped on brake to slow and stop vehicle. Brake pedal felt soft and then pressed completely to floor without any braking action. Operator used emergency brake to slow and stop vehicle. Vehicle required immediate towing as it was not road worthy and was unsafe to drive without braking ability.
Engine · at 80,100 miles · reported Dec 24, 2015
While traveling at highway speeds the engine stopped working / stalled. Shifting to neutral and trying to start the vehicle was not successful. The vehicle without the assistance of power steering or power brakes had to be carefully stopped . This was extremely dangerous! After looking at an on-line forum, the vehicle with the 8.1 liter engin had some vehicles recalled with a cam lobe sensor fault which causes this to happen. After contacting the dealer, they told me that my vehicle was not in this recall. However, when the vehicle was new, they had already replace the same part when the…
Service Brakes · at 74,000 miles · reported Dec 24, 2015
While on a hill holding the vehicle with the brakes activated, a large amount of white smoke came billowing out of the engine compartment. I was able to determine that the fluid was clear and dripping on the hot exhaust manifold. The brake reservoir dropped with successive brake applications. After having the vehicle towed to a repair facility, it was determined that multiple fixed metal brake lines were corroding and one had enough to corrosion to cause a failure of the metal causing a leaking break line. All fixed metal brake lies were replace at a very high expense due to the labor to…
Service Brakes · at 140,000 miles · reported Apr 26, 2015
While traveling on the expressway, brakes were applied to exit the expressway and the pedal went to the floor. Found ruptured line on rear axle. Date of first incident 2/5 20011 most recent 4/26/2015...ruptured line under vehicle ( Drivers seat location) all lines require replacement.
Electrical System · at 160,000 miles · reported Jun 16, 2014
Was driving down a stretch of straight road in warrenton, virginia when I went to press the button that changes the display near the odometer from "odometer," "trip 1" miles, and "trip 2" miles. When I reached my hand bumped the ignition switch and everything in the vehicle shut off including the engine, power steering, and brakes. I had no control of the vehicle and it rolled to complete stop down the road we were driving on. Once it came to a complete stop, I restarted the vehicle and everything seemed alright so continued driving, had it looked at, and was told everything was fine. I…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (6 reports), followed by service brakes (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,000 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.