A spring from a large vehicle on 20th street ensley exit got inbeded in my tire last night 1/17/17 at about 7:50pm. Which made a big hole and I am in need of a tire. I called aaa and had to get it towed because of how fast air came out and aldot stopped to help but had no plugs. So it was towed
The worst 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes14
- Body5
- Visibility5
- Engine3
- Fuel system2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 67
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
What 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While opening my rear liftgate glass the glass separated from the hinge holding it in place. This caused a safety concern that the only thing keeping my passegner compartment safe was the glass.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact also stated that while refueling the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, however the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 1500. While attempting to open the rear liftgate window, the window detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.
I was driving on the expressway on 04/01/2015 when my vehicle suddenly lost power nearly causing a wreck. I pulled over and the reduced engine power error was illuminated. I turned off my truck and restarted it, I managed to make it home without other incident. The next day, it did it again while on the way to the shop. My mechanic narrowed the problem down to the accelerator sensor located on the gas pedal. It was replaced, but I was concerned about the throttle body as well. While doing research on this, I ran across a number of people with the same problem in newer vehicles. Why hasn't gm recalled this? Do people have to get hurt first before anything is done?
In june of 2010 my fuel pump went out and I had to have it towed to a shop and fixed 700.00. Then in july of 2011 the fuel pump went out again, same thing had to have it towed and fixed at the same shop another 700.00. Then again in november of 2012, towed to same shop and same price. Now here we are 2014 and my fuel pump just went out for the fourth time. I have never received anything about a recall on my vehicle. I have had my hub bearing replaced and my wheel almost fell off. Just this past february I had a gas leak from the line and a whole tank of gas was on my garage floor. I'm glad I just found out due to looking online about all the recalls on my vehicle. Now my question is who's going to replace my fuel pump this time and make sure I don't have this problem anymore.
Applied brakes to stop in a parking lot. Brake pedal held briefly then went to the floor. Minimal stopping ability at that point. Narrowly missed a suburban which backed out of a parking space in front of me. All brake lines are severely corroded. Requiring replacement of all lines.
A rusted rear brake line burst resulting in increased stopping distances. No warning lights illuminated.
Antilock brakes failed; warning light on dash after incident.
I needed to slow down on the belt parkway and when I applied my brakes, the pedal went straight to the floor. Figuring I may have some brakes, I attempted to brake again. There was no response other than a sickening feeling that I would rear-end someone. To slow down, I dropped the gear shifter to lower drive positions and put on the 4-way flashers. Upon exiting the parkway, I was barely able to stop for the traffic light. Fortunately no one was ahead of me and there was an uphill grade to slow me. Visual inspection of the brake system revealed hydraulic fluid soaking the area of the rear diferential on the driver's side. A hard steel brake line was severly rusted and fragile to the point of rupture. There was still some fluid in the master brake reservoir.
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Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500
Is the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 1.3 times a typical Yukon XL 1500 model year.
What is the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 year score?
The 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 scores 66 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500?
Brakes, with 14 complaints, typically around 120,968 miles. Next is body (5).
How many recalls does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the GMC Yukon XL 1500 have bad brakes?
The GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2003 (17 complaints), 2001 (14 complaints) and 2002 (14 complaints).
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