2001 GMC Yukon XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,315miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,315 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“Got in my vehicle one morning and low beam head lights( daytime runnings) did not come on but the high beams would nor would they come one manually. I drove for awhile then they came on. I would drive down the road and they will flicker.they do scome one every once in awhile. Nothing has been done as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10102160, filed 2004-12“While transmission was placed in park and vehicle was turned off, consumer's child moved transmission from park into drive without stepping on gas pedal or brake pedal. Contacted dealer. The consumer stated that when the ignition key is c position, the vehicle can be shifted out of park. There is no door ajar system for passenger doors.”
NHTSA complaint #897722, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 39 | 27% |
| 2016 | 84 | 42% |
| 2015 | 140 | 45% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
70 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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