2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,500 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.
“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“I purchased my 2001 yukon denali xl on november 22, 2006 and when I was driving it home from the dealership it died at a red light. It started right back up so I didn't think much about it. The very next day the vehicle died during acceleration when I was at about 20 MPH. I had a hard time restarting the vehicle. It spit and sputtered. When I did get it started I tried to drive and when I used the brakes it wanted to die or it would idle up and make braking difficult. I could not maintain a constant speed and the engine kept dying. …”
NHTSA complaint #10174558, filed 2006-11, 68,500 miles“While driving at 70 MPH consumer heard a sound, and vehicle lost power and stalled. Dealer examined the vehicle, and determined that the timing belt broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10060960, filed 2004-02, 21,834 miles“Consumer started vehicle early in the morning and heard a loud noise. After fifteen minutes when vehicle warmed up there was no noise. Dealer stated that this type of noise was common to any vehicle being started early in the morning. 2001 Gmc Yukon Xl Denali experiences knocking during cold start up of the engine. The knocking last for about 15 minutes until engine is warmed up.”
NHTSA complaint #10050214, filed 2003-12Related 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 Denali
12 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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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