2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2001 Gmc yukon xl burst into flames while driving on the highway giving myself and my 4 other family members seconds to exit the car in traffic for no known reason and signal of fire. My car has several recalls on faulty parts which catch on fire. What should I do, can you please help me. My insurance company (geico) refuses to help with reimbursement of the car or any personal possessions or now time lost from work causing more emotional distress.”
NHTSA complaint #10265403, filed 2009-04, 119,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc YUKON XL 1500. While driving 15 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The contact's vehicle spun clockwise and rolled onto the driver side. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained bruises. The engine did not shut off and the vehicle was smoking. The police had to climb into the vehicle to turn off the engine. The vehicle stopped smoking. The vehicle was damaged. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 09/05/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10194777, filed 2007-06, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10240344Jul 31, 2023This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This 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…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500
14 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
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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