2001 GMC Yukon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My complaint is related to the already in effect recall for GM recall no. 06083. I want to request that another investigation be done. Due to the fact that I have been having the same type of problem with my 2001 Gmc Yukon sle 5.3l v8. The problem began a few years back in 2006 and until this present time, its getting worse as time passes by. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573535, filed 2014-03, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc Yukon. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10630187, filed 2014-09, 173,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 77% |
| 2025 | 38 | 67% |
| 2024 | 74 | 70% |
| 2023 | 160 | 65% |
| 2022 | 112 | 61% |
| 2021 | 189 | 55% |
| 2020 | 12 | 32% |
| 2019 | 28 | 51% |
| 2018 | 27 | 39% |
| 2017 | 33 | 17% |
| 2016 | 34 | 13% |
| 2015 | 33 | 6% |
| 2014 | 8 | 14% |
| 2013 | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 13 | 8% |
| 2010 | 8 | 8% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 23 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 7% |
| 2005 | 7 | 8% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon
92 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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