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GMC Yukon XL 1500Model year report

2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
118,976miles, 15 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
14 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 12 city / 17 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The part named most often is brakes, with 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and air bags (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 118,976 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 58 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Rigid brake line corroded and failed leading to greatly diminished braking capacity. This poses a safety hazard. I was told by the GM dealer I brought the truck to that all of the brake lines are severely corroded and need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10423836, filed 2011-09, 112,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Making 3-point turn on dirt road, power steering failed. Upon inspection at repair shop, found that shaft on power steering pump had fractured. Required replacement of power steering pump. This corresponds to NHTSA campaign id number 05v005000 and NHTSA action number ea04012, although Gmc has told me that my VIN is not included. It should be.”

NHTSA complaint #10259936, filed 2009-02, 130,835 miles

Air bags: “On 11/5/17 my 2004 Gmc yukon xl was involved in a severe collision where my truck hit another vehicle both vehicles were doing 55+ MPH. My front end took all my damage. Not one airbag went off in my truck.”

NHTSA complaint #11043700, filed 2017-11, 206,000 miles

Fuel system: “I kept smelling fuel fumes. The yukon will not start. I started looking up recalls on the site and found one. Nhtsa campaign id: 05v155000. Component: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump.”

NHTSA complaint #10243785, filed 2008-09, 130,839 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 105,606 and 130,839 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–507%50–7520%75–10053%100–15020%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (15 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 118,976 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

200620082009620102011201220142017
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Yukon XL 1500 2WD5.7L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121714$4,800
Yukon XL 1500 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic121513$5,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 58 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 58 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon XL 1500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2012541,2500417—Not enough data
20111259,9262—17—Not enough data
2010893,0000—16—Not enough data
20091159,7770—16—Not enough data
20081865,0000—16—Stable
20076041,6730—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
2006519,9870—14—Not enough data
20052468,0000—15—Stable
20043675,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20036395,0000—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022396,2180—14—Stable
200129124,5060—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015118,9760—14—Stable

All GMC Yukon XL 1500 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 (Yukon XL 1500 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 14 mpg combined, 12 city and 17 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reported?

Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 118,976 miles and the middle half falls between 105,606 and 130,839 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.