2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali recalls and problems

The 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali has 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any GMC dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 2

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

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

2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL Denali problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	6
Service Brakes	6
Engine and Engine Cooling	4
Steering	3
Tires	3
Power Train	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seat Belts	1
Air Bags	1
Seats	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
Seat Belts › Front — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 97,532 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 Denali complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 3 miles · reported Dec 3, 2017

The motor on the antilock brakes would not shut off when denali when the engine was not running. I had to disconnect battery for it to stop running

Power Train · at 150,000 miles · reported Oct 17, 2017

Vehicle rolls while in park. Had parking pawl replaced, problem persisted. Problem is more obvious the greater the incline. Vehicle is not freewheeling but has some resistance.

Power Train · at 200,000 miles · reported May 2, 2016

The contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl denali. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, there was a grinding noise emerging from the front end differential of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the front differential failed, but the dealer would not repair the vehicle and informed that the vehicle needed to be inspected by a transmission specialist. The failure reoccurred on three occasions. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

Service Brakes · at 200,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2015

(Recall 05v-379) ABS light has been coming on intermittently for about 4 years now. We have taken to numerous mechanics to no avail. Now after looking into recalls, I find that there actually was a solution, but we were never notified because we don't live in the correct area of the country. But we do live close to the affected area. I purchased the car used only 3 years after it was made. This vehicle could have been in the affected area prior to our purchase. We would like to be included in the recall. My teenage daughter drove this vehicle to school and dropped off our 8 year old to school…

Service Brakes · at 140,000 miles · reported Aug 18, 2014

We were traveling north up the saw mill parkway from bronx ny. This parkway is two lanes with 3-4 lights depending where you get on, so I had 3 lights going north. At the first light I notice the brakes were week. Second light had the same no pressure brake peddle, and then the third light I had no pressure on the brake peddle couldn't stop at the red light and had seen the cars coming from the left into the intersection so that made me swerve hard to the right and finally came to a stop. The right front brake line blew and fluid was leaking all over. I had both of my daughters, brother…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL Denali?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (6 reports), followed by service brakes (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 97,532 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.