2001 GMC Yukon XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 58%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, 58% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving and a police car pulled out in front of me from a shopping center. I applied my brakes and a rear brake line burst. I stopped about 1 foot from the police cruiser. Had enough fluid left in system to get off the road. Had lines inspected within the last 6 months and there was no indication that they were bad. Had to replace both rear brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #10608720, filed 2014-07, 92,000 miles“I also have had issues with the parking brake and ABS. If more people complain maybe there will be action taken. I do have a fuel module recall that I hope is going to be corrected. There are some dealers that do not want to even correct your safety recall. I am having to travel an hour and a half to a dealer out of town because my local dealer does not want to deal with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10344086, filed 2010-07, 77,000 miles“While driving to work in spring 2018, I approached traffic light, depressed brake, which went to floor and had to use parking break to stop. Had vehicle towed to replace front brake lines. Then, 6-8 months later, while driving, came to another stop light, depressed brakes and could not stop until I used parking/emergency brake. Had Yukon Xl towed to repair shop and had rear brake lines replaced in fall, 2018. Since then, brake lights and ABS lights come on and stay on, whereas other times when starting and driving, brake & ABS lights come on and then go off while driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11265318, filed 2019-10, 160,000 miles“Our dashboard ABS indicator light came on. When we shut the vehicle off, a buzzing motor sound still kept running. We unplugged the battery so it would not run down. We looked on the internet and found a ton of other people have had the same incidents. We noticed that many of the people who experienced the exact problems we were having, also had brake issues while driving. We reconnected our battery, disconnected the ABS module and the motor sound stopped, but now we don't have the ABS system activated. Is there a recall for this? …”
NHTSA complaint #10510693, filed 2013-05, 46,730 miles“When I brake at slow speeds in my 2001 Gmc Yukon Xl, the antilock brake system causes a chattering and you have to push very hard on the brake pedal to get this to stop and then the brakes start to work and you can slow down and stop. However, sometimes, I think the car just isn't going to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10134953, filed 2005-08, 37,500 milesRelated recalls
- 05V379000Aug 29, 2005Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (abs) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in…Covers: GMC Yukon XL 2000–2002, Chevrolet Silverado 1999–2002, GMC Sierra 1999–2002 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113364Jan 31, 2017This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10114325Oct 28, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10114313Oct 24, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10150639Sep 24, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10142229Sep 24, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10137808Sep 24, 2014This informational bulletin is to inform dealers of an improved service strategy to aid in the replacement of hydraulic brake pipes, Customer Care and Aftersales (CCA) has…
- 10054261Sep 1, 2014Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: anytime hydraulic brake pipes assembly need replacing, pre-formed and pre-flared brake pipes are available, except rear axle crossover pipe. Model…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 18% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 4% |
| 2022 | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 | 6 | 3% |
| 2020 | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 | 5 | 7% |
| 2018 | 10 | 18% |
| 2017 | 25 | 17% |
| 2016 | 41 | 20% |
| 2015 | 64 | 21% |
| 2014 | 2 | 18% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 29% |
| 2005 | 8 | 19% |
| 2004 | 14 | 16% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 38 | 40% |
| 2001 | 70 | 58% |
| 2000 | 31 | 45% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
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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