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GMC Yukon DenaliModel year report

2001 GMC Yukon Denali Problems

Complaints
35filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
96,000miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali. The part named most often is brakes, with 16 complaints (46% of the total), followed by fuel system (5) and engine cooling (3). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 17% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 279 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 14 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 17 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “While sitting at a traffic light the brake pedal went to the floor and my truck rolled into the intersection. I was able to stop it after I was halfway in the intersection. I found out that the rear brake line above the fuel tank rotted away. I also had to have both steel lines to the rear wheels and the two steel line to the front replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10651170, filed 2014-10, 168,000 miles

Fuel system: “The contact stated the fuel gauge reads empty when tank is full or half full intermittently. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted no repairs have been made.”

NHTSA complaint #10152005, filed 2006-03, 112,000 miles

Tires: “While driving down highway 59 northbound before the louise, tx exit, the tread separated from my back driver side tire causing damage to my fender area and back driver side door. My firestone steeltex at lt245/75r16 tire was not flat, the tread just came off.”

NHTSA complaint #10167541, filed 2006-09, 139,630 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

17% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 78,000 and 135,000 miles.

0%0–1017%10–250%25–508%50–7529%75–10029%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 96,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 279 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 279 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon Denali

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20171241,10004——Not enough data
20161855,00004——Rising
20157358,00004—85 · MoreStable
20132958,00004150 · FewerStable
20122862,00004150 · FewerStable
20119675,0000—1574 · MoreStable
20105379,0000—1543 · TypicalStable
20094675,5000—1463 · TypicalStable
20085870,0000—1450 · TypicalFalling
200712090,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20062177,0000———Stable
20054979,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200410974,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20037294,4260——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022982,8700—12Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20013596,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001898,0000———Stable
199927105,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All GMC Yukon Denali model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have?

NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 16 complaints (46% of the total), followed by fuel system with 5.

Has the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,000 miles and the middle half falls between 78,000 and 135,000 miles; 17% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.