Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2001 GMC Yukon XL: brake failure
14 of the 120 complaints about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 70,500
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The brake lines are severely rusted and this is the second failure with loss of brakes. The pedal goes to the floor.
Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor with decreased stopping ability. Shop found corroded brake lines with fluid leaking. All lines heavily corroded and are currently being replaced.
I was driving home from work and my brakes failed without warning. I barely avoided collision with a car. Car got towed to mechanics. Luckily no one got hurt.
Interior ABS light illuminated, then a humming noise heard under the driver side compartment. Gmc dealer diagnosed the problem as failure of the ABS electronic module unit. They advised me that it would be $1130.00 + tax to replace. This brake failure occurred at 70,000 miles. This is the second time this has happen to this vehicle. The other time it was under a extended warranty (09/2004). I hope this will not happen every 3 years. Dealership says they replace them all the time. I was told it was placed next to the frame where water could get in the unit and cause damage...enough to replace. Hopefully a recall campaign will happen before I have to replace the next one. I have read numerous complaints about this type of brake failure.
My 2001 gmc yukon xl 1500 slt parking brake has failed. The vehicle has 66000 miles and is in excellent condition and properly maintained. The parking brake foot lever goes to the floor and does not hold at all. The parking brake failure was reported to me by a chevy/gmc dealer during my latest state vehicle safety inspection. I am the second owner of the vehicle. The original owner says he never used the parking brake. I have never used the parking brake because it is not needed in our flat terrain. According to repair shops and the internet, this is a common safety problem with many os these vehicles. You may already be aware of this safety problem, but I show no information on your web site. I am informing you of this to perhaps prevent a serious accident. Any help you can provide will be grateful.
Dt: the contact stated the emergency brake failed twice. First, it happened in october 2002. The vehicle was taken to the dealership ,and they replaced the emergency brake bands ,and turned the drums. The dealership was unaware why it went out that early. This happened again in september 2005, the vehicle was taken back to the dealership, and they replaced the emergency brake system again. They said there was a clip in the brakes that may have fallen off. The contact then called gm, and they stated there was nothing that could be done. *ak updated 11/29/2005.
Abs brake failure on my gmc 2001 yukon01. 1st failure occurred at 18000 miles. Dealer would only fix if I spend $600 on all new rotors & pads(all 4 wheels). Ask to check all other sensors at the time. They said the where ok. 2 nd failure 1800 miles later. Would fix for $495
Abs and rear brake failure.
Interior ABS light illuminated, then a humming noise heard under the driver side compartment. Gmc dealer diagnosed the problem as failure of the ABS electronic module unit. They advised me that it would be $1200.00 dollars($800.00 parts and $400.00 labor cost) to repair. This brake failure occurred at 74,000 miles. I'm presently operating the vehicle on just the main brake system, after having disconnected the ABS system. I have been unable to find a cheaper after market replacement ABS electronic module unit. I have read numerous complaint on your web site about this type of brake failure. Hopefully this will result in a recall campaign.
Parking brake failure and transmission failure. Resulting in death of 4 year old child. Please sign my petition if you have this problem. Www.starinti.com.
My 2001 yukon xl has experienced a mechanical parking brake problem since purchase in 2000. At approximate mileage 11500 I took the vehicle into the gmc dealership where it was purchased to complain that the parking brake went to the floor when applied. They told me that was the way it was designed. Since that time I have tried to use the parking brake several times and found that it did not hold the vehicle when applied. A few months ago I had my vehicle serviced by a non gmc shop and told them about a "swishing/rubbing noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, which now has approximately 73 k miles on it. They told me that this was the parking brake pads rubbing on the rotor and that this was a gmc design flaw that gmc was well aware of. I then took the vehicle to a gmc shop, coury gmc in mesa, az, where I bought the vehicle. I again told them of the non functional brake as I had previously done at the 11.5k mileage mark. Service personnel again told me that the brake was designed to go to the floor when applied. They also told me that the rear rotor and emergency brake pad was worn out and needed replacement. I showed them the previous service order from the 11.5k mileage mark. They told me that they would not fix the parking brake at their expence because too many miles had accumulated between complaints. I live in the arizona desert and can count on one hand the number of times that I have applied then released the parking brake as it does not hold the vehicle. According to independent shop owners the parking brake design is defective and wears out even if it is not used. This is obviously apparent in my case. Not only does the parking brake not hold the vehicle when applied it wears out when not in use and causes damage to the rear brake rotor, a definate safety issue. I was not surprised that there are many other complaints on the federal safety agency website covering this very issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement...
- Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared...
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information on brake line kits now available and how to service them...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
- Risk
- This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 05V379000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL?
14 of 120 owner complaints about the 2001 GMC Yukon XL (12%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
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There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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