2001 GMC Yukon Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 8%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,343miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 8% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,343 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact stated the seatbelt for the middle row passenger seat would not retract. The dealership determined the retractor was broken and the seatbelt needed to be replaced. The manufacturer has been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10160031, filed 2006-06, 103,686 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc Yukon. He stated that the rear lap belts would bind up near the shoulder panel. When this occurred the seat belts would not retract or extend which caused them to remain in a locked position. The manufacturer stated that a diagnostic test should be performed. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. Updated 01-16-08. The rear driver side and passenger side seat belts bind up in the upper shoulder guide causing the seat belts to be jammed. When jammed, the seat belts do no retract or extend to properly fit a passenger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10198754, filed 2007-08, 75,000 miles“Vehicle having multiple problems with seatbelts. The front seat belt would not pull out or return to position, two weeks later, the same problem occurred in the passenger seat belt. The rear seat belt experienced the same problem. The battery leaked acid from the positive battery post and the material on the drivers seat was wearing out.”
NHTSA complaint #10079713, filed 2004-06“Intermittent stalling when making a right turn. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate the problem. Consumer states dealer loaned a vehicle data recorder, however problem has not occurred since august 6th, after vehicle stalls it will start back up without a problem. Abs experienced erratic operation. Front passenger seat belt needed replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #894513, filed 2001-08“Front passenger's lap and shoulder belts were designed to hold a child safety seat, and would continually lock and pull tighter on passenger. This tightening of passenger restraints could result in restricted breathing, and severe discomfort. The dealer could not find anything wrong with the passenger seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #889717, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 01V159000May 17, 2001Vehicle description: pickup and utility trucks. Some of these vehicles have an internal component in the outboard seat belt retractors for the 2nd and 3rd row…Covers: GMC Yukon 2001, Chevrolet Tahoe 2001, Suburban 2001 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 15 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 4 | 7% |
| 1993 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon
92 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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