2001 GMC Yukon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the steering of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 5% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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.
“Upon completing a 400 mile vacation, I pulled into my driveway at home, while pulling a large camper, and the power steering failed, good thing I was not on the highway when this happened. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest GM. Dealer and they ended up replacing the power steering pump. The pump shaft sheared in two.”
NHTSA complaint #10239691, filed 2008-08, 83,100 miles“Headlights fail to come on sometimes if steering wheel is tilted, it will have to move tilt on steering wheel sometimes they will come on in a certain position on the wheel and the interior dial will not make them come on, if they are on and high beamed or used it will make the lights go out all together, will not come on until tilt is readjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10041722, filed 2003-10, 39,000 miles“The steering wheel shakes whenever making a turn, and there is a loud noise coming from the driveline. Vehicle's performance continues to get worse. Manufacture offers no assistance. ......steering shaft failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10103486, filed 2004-12, 25,000 miles“The contact stated while turning sharply at low speeds the steering wheel made a popping noise. The dealer recommended greasing the steering column, but informed the contact this would not correct the problem permanently. Therefore, the dealer was unable to offer any permanent solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10153170, filed 2006-03, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the steering wheel became seized causing the vehicle to crash into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a crushed pelvis in three areas, left leg and ankle nerve damage and dislocated right shoulder. The front passenger sustained a broken left leg and ankle, broken jaw and front and side teeth were knocked out which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679032, filed 2015-01, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 | 11 | 3% |
| 2019 | 4 | 7% |
| 2018 | 4 | 6% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 34 | 6% |
| 2014 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 4 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 19% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 20 | 10% |
| 1998 | 11 | 14% |
| 1997 | 53 | 40% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon
92 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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