2001 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, 5% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 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.
“Complaint against general motor corporation. The consumer complained that his vehicle came off the assembly line with a defect in the voltage to bulb configuration that caused the bulbs to burn out. The cruise control began to malfunction at 45000 miles. The tires lose air periodically (second set). The running board lights failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10097826, filed 2005-06, 45,000 miles“Whenever there is rain vehicle continuously leaks water onto the front floorboard, which shorts out the electrical system. Took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. The consumer was told that there was a defect in the firewall or a seal. Headlights short out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10087286, filed 2004-08, 71,630 miles“Engine stops or will not start. While driving the engine will stop and all power is lost. At times the engine will not start, after waiting several moments the engine will restart. Dealer cannot find the problem in more than a year and more than six visits.”
NHTSA complaint #10050889, filed 2003-12, 32,000 miles“Heated seat module failed and instead of just not working it stayed on, ran my battery down, caused my seat to get really hot to the touch and I was concerned about it catching fire. If a module is faulty it should shut off not stay on and caused the possibility of a fire and run your battery down. Gm had to disconnect the seat module to get it to go off. They want $481 to fix and could not guarantee that it wouldn't happen again. I paid them $150 to disconnect and this way I know it won't happen again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10219870, filed 2008-03“The contact stated the battery leaked acid causing the positive cable to become corroded. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, where it was determined the battery and cable would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 15% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 12 | 16% |
| 2023 | 36 | 16% |
| 2022 | 20 | 11% |
| 2021 | 14 | 6% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 9% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 31 | 21% |
| 2016 | 30 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 19% |
| 2014 | 1 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 23% |
| 2011 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 13 | 31% |
| 2004 | 30 | 34% |
| 2003 | 38 | 37% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
70 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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