2001 GMC Yukon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,600 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.
“When exiting my driveway I went down the street to the stop sign , when I applied the brake the peddle went to the floor and the truck did not stop. It was good that I wasn't going faster. When I took my truck ( youkon ) to the repair shop I explained the issue to the repair man. I got home and he called me back and asked me to return to the shop to take a look at the trucks problems. When returning to the shop the truck was lifted up and he showed me the brake lines and the gas lines that were corroded and needed to be replaced as soon as possible . …”
NHTSA complaint #10627699, filed 2014-08, 86,600 miles“Dt: the contact stated in may 2005 fuel pump failed on 2001 Gmc Yukon xl 1500. He had the fuel pump replaced with a new one. When he pulled the old one out he noticed that the wires were burned and melted together. He called GM, and they told him they would issue a recall in november. The consumer thought this was not right because that was six months away.”
NHTSA complaint #10137872, filed 2005-09, 77,126 miles“Dt: 2001, Gmc Yukon, vehicle had gasoline leakage, consumer could smell leak, check engine light came on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer twice, and dealer ran test t and he check engine light went off after the test. Dealer reset button. This did not fix gasoline smell. Consumer took vehicle to dealer a third time, and dealer found leak in the gas tank which is currently being fixed at consumer' s expense.”
NHTSA complaint #10124585, filed 2005-06, 69,999 miles“Dt: the caller said fuel pump had to be replaced. She said there was recall 05v155000 on another year, but not this model year. Dealer said this vehicle was not in recall. Manufacturer said they will not reimburse the caller because vehicle was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10138234, filed 2005-09, 76,600 miles“When driving, the engine light appeared on the dashboard. The consumer pulled the vehicle over and parked the vehicle on a slight incline, and smelled a gas odor. The consumer got out of the vehicle to investigate the smell, and noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the fuel pump wiring failed, causing the fuel to leak from the fuel tank. A small leak was found in the evaporative fuel system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10059869, filed 2004-04, 54,000 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…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 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…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 15 | 6% |
| 2022 | 17 | 9% |
| 2021 | 57 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 | 7 | 3% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 16 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 5% |
| 2000 | 12 | 7% |
| 1999 | 16 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 6% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 7% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon
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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