2001 GMC Yukon Denali Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, 14% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“After starting vehicle consumer noticed fuel leaking from driver side of vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealer, the connector to fuel tank had separated. Consumer states that the fuel line on the pressure side of fuel pump failed, fuel pump was pumping fuel onto driveway. Dealership replaced connector with same part.”
NHTSA complaint #8016136, filed 2002-08“While driving the wires from the vehcile sending unit to the fuel tank, burnt out. Which resulted in the fuel tank being inoperative. Please provide more details. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022170, filed 2002-11Related service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 22% |
| 1999 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali
16 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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