2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,532miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,532 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“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“Problems with 2001 denali xl/ SUV died and there was loss of brakes, steering and acceleration. Vehicle was at idle when it died the first time. Dealership couldn't diagnose the problem but knew it had to do with the fuse. Consumer was given fuses but they all failed within 50 miles. Vehicle returned to the dealership. It was diagnosed and the electronic throttle control module was replaced. Third failure occurred while traveling 65 MPH on a highway when the brakes, steering and acceleration failed. The consumers escaped unharmed. They requested an investigation and recall on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10053946, filed 2004-01, 34,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali
12 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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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