2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 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 owns a 2001 Gmc YUKON XL 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed a burning odor. The contact also stated that while refueling the vehicle and attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, however the details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 28% |
| 2007 | 11 | 18% |
| 2006 | 2 | 40% |
| 2005 | 10 | 42% |
| 2004 | 18 | 50% |
| 2003 | 24 | 38% |
| 2002 | 2 | 9% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500
14 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500
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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