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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2001 GMC Yukon Denali Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, 3% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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 while driving 55mph the vehicle lost speed without warning. The first and second gears operated at decreased speeds and the reverse gear did not activate. Upon inspection the dealership determined the transmission needed to be replaced, but the replacement has not been completed.”

NHTSA complaint #10149531, filed 2006-02, 80,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2017217%
2016422%
2015811%
201214%
201111%
201012%
200859%
200776%
2006210%
2005612%
200422%
200334%
200113%
200016%
199927%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali

Brakes
16 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Vehicle 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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