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GMC Yukon XL DenaliModel year report

2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali Problems

Complaints
22filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
97,532miles, 21 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The part named most often is brakes, with 12 complaints (55% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and steering (3). 21 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 97,532 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 17 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: “While driving my 2001 denali xl my brakes failed and was fortunate that I was not in traffic. Once I crept home I was able to see the under carriage and there were large amount of corrosion on all the equipment. Car is still laid up until I can afford repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #10554627, filed 2013-12, 112,210 miles

Engine cooling: “I recently noticed that my spare tire was missing. I took it back to the sear auto center that has been servicing it. When they looked under the car they said that it was common for the yukon spare tire cable to rust and snap off. So I lost the spare tire, spare wheel, and cable system to hold the spare under the vehicle. Not sure where or when it happened, but it was in the last 2 years. Just found out about this complaint service. Have also had to replace the brakes and rotors a number of times (an excessive amount), and have had to have the A/C unit repaired twice. …”

NHTSA complaint #10471297, filed 2012-08, 105,000 miles

Steering: “Intermediate steering shaft I was informed by the dealer that they had recalls on same SUV but of different years, but failed to include the 2001 Yukon Xl Denali. Steering wheel comes loose!!!”

NHTSA complaint #10135681, filed 2005-09, 97,532 miles

Tires: “01 Gmc yukon denali xl - spare tire hoist cable broke and spare tire fell from vehicle while in operation. Luckily I was not on the highway and nobody was hurt but this could have potentially been very serious.”

NHTSA complaint #10259294, filed 2009-02, 86,750 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

19% of the 21 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,500 and 140,000 miles.

5%0–105%10–2510%25–5014%50–7519%75–10029%100–15019%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (21 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 97,532 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali → · Check a 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. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Yukon XL Denali

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20033267,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200226106,6000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20012297,5321———Stable

All GMC Yukon XL Denali model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali have?

NHTSA recorded 22 consumer complaints for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 12 complaints (55% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.

Has the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali reported?

Among the 21 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 97,532 miles and the middle half falls between 68,500 and 140,000 miles; 19% 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.

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.