2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Engine · 80,100 miles · VA

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 vehicle was 3-5 months old. I questioned them as to the replacement part as the first part only caused the check engine light, not completely disabling the engine. It may be they replace the factory original part with a part which was defective and covered by the recall. In eather case, a engine on heavy duty vehicle which quits and disables the normal brakes and steering is extremely dangerous.

Filed Dec 28, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Gmc yukon xl 2500, 8.1l engine... Purchased truck (2nd owner) 8/2005 from gmc dealer. Noticed first occasion of stalling app. 10/05 or 11/05. Dealer said "couldn't reproduce complaint" and released the vehicle. Truck drove ok for awhile and began stalling again, this time gm dealer said "fuel pump" ($900+). Truck continued to stall on and off for years, each time no one could find problem.. Recently, summer of 09, it has become worse (more frequent and longer time to re-start) and after two independent diagnostic tests by two separate certified mechanics, it was determined to be the crank positioning sensor. I had already heard about this problem but since my VIN wasn't included in the recall (even though its the same year, model and engine) I am being told that the dealership will not cover!!! I don't know what else to do.. I cant drive this vehicle any longer because it stalls much more often and without any warning meaning loss of power steering, etc and risk of crash. I have called gm as recent as today (12/09) and they are still singing the same tune.."your vehicle VIN# isn't included in the recall". Next stop media outlets!!

Filed Dec 3, 2009 · Engine · 67,315 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 2500. The crank case position sensor shuts on and off intermittently which caused the engine to stall and it may not restart immediately. The failure is related to the federal safety agency#07v521000 and gm recall# 06083, engine and engine cooling. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls. A different authorized dealer performed a diagnostic test and stated that the crank shaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the repair cost was $800 and if the failure affected the transmission additional fees would be included. A local mechanic repaired the transmission at for less than $800. The dealer and the manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls for her VIN. The failure mileage was 67,315 and the current mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2008 · Engine · 94,000 miles · GA

Engine stalls while driving. Intermittently. And engine won't re-start without numerous tries. The problem is getting worse and worse. Stalling 3 or times a day, without warning.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Engine · 82,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl 2500. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and lost power steering. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it took a few minutes. He drove the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the crankshaft position sensor and there had been no further occurrences. After the repair, he discovered the recall for the same defect for the yukon, but not for the yukon xl, even though it had the same motor. He called the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was not included in the recall, although the contact feels that it should be included. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Engine · 93,000 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning at speeds between 10-20 MPH. The vehicle restarted each time. The vehicle had not been inspected by the dealership.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Fuel system · 79,000 miles · WA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart, however the electrical system worked properly. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the fuse of the fuel pump had gone out. The fuse was replaced. A few weeks later while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled again. This time the vehicle was towed to a different dealer who determined the fuel pump wiring shorted and the vehicle needed a new fuel pump. There was a recall #01v159000 regarding the fuel pump. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. When the manufacturer was contacted, a complaint was taken which resulted in a partial reimbursement for the repairs.

Filed Sep 20, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 32,000 miles · MI

My 2001 xl 2500 has had periodic problems starting and stalling at different times. The starting problem happens about 2 times as often as the stalling problem. They do not happen at the same time. Usually, if it doesn't fire right up you have to wait about twenty seconds and try again. It usually starts the second or third time. The stalling problem is less detectable. It has happened about 4 times total. Each time I was fortunate to be going under 30 miles per hour and able to compensate for the loss of power. I did not purchase this vehicle as new and do not know if prior owner experienced any problems. It had 30,000 miles on it when I purchased it in jan. 2002.