2001 GMC Yukon XL Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL, 7% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 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.
“The spare tire fell off the truck. Is held on by a hoist and cable system. The cable broke allowing the tire to fall to the ground. Luckily the vehicle was being backed out of the garage and not going down the road when it happened. This could have been fatal for my family or others on the road! So far I have called the dealership and Gmc. They want to schedule an appointment but as of right now do not want to cover the part because its more than seven years old. This is not acceptable. This part failed and could have caused injury to my family and or others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10439188, filed 2011-12, 61,181 miles“When driving at an undetermined speed, the right rear tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road. The consumer changed the tire. The tires had 57,000 miles on them, and there were no objects on the road. The temperature was 15 degrees and there was ice on the road. The vehicle swerved from side to side. The tire had been rotated when the vehicle was 39,018.”
NHTSA complaint #10063422, filed 2004-04, 57,000 miles“Inconsistent tire wear on 2001 Yukon Xl, the front tire wear along the inner sides (2 inches) faster the remaining portion of the tire. Tires are stock firestone 265r16 size. The front end alignment was check several time by GM deal and by third party. Every time the alignment was with in specs. The tire have been rotated every 10,000 miles to increase usability. Tires failed at 62000 miles. This is the second yukon I have owned with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10095998, filed 2004-10, 62,000 miles“Significant cracks and belt separation on road with one tire. Significant cracks present on all tires on vehicle. Vehicle is a yukon sl 2500, 2000, eqiupped with firestone steeltex radial r4s. Size of tire is lt 245/75r16”
NHTSA complaint #10045858, filed 2003-11, 54,000 miles“Shortly after purchase of brand new vehicle, consumer took it back to dealer due to a vibration and rumbling sound that was coming from the firestone wilderness le tires, size p265/70r16, DOT 8x72wl2, service manager refused to replace tires unless there is a material defect in the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #879987, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
70 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
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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