2001 GMC Yukon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 4% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,750 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 right window hinge on the rear lift gate has broken after 68,000 miles and three and half years of usage. The hinge has failed due to fatigue from normal, occasional use on a well maintained, garage kept vehicle. This failure, in my opinion as a mechanical engineer, is a factory design defect. The safety issue I have with this problem is that after hinge breaks, the glass no longer seals properly and hangs ajar allowing exhaust gases to be vacuumed into the passenger compartment. This problem requires a $1400 GM or a $600 dollar after market replacement of the entire rear window. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081329, filed 2004-07, 68,000 miles“The consumer experienced a problem with the rear liftgate glass. The upper right hinge on the glass to the liftgate broke. The entire glass unit has to be replaced. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer who has been of no assistance. Provide further details. The dealer stated that the failure was a common and known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10105479, filed 2005-02, 85,500 miles“Driving vehicle at approx 45mph, came to stop at red light and brake pedal went completely to the floor. Pumped the brake pedal again and nothing. Down shifted transmission to slow down and pressed the emergency brake to come to a stop. Pulled over to the side of the road, lifted the hood no brake fluid in rear section of master cylinder. Noticed brake fluid dripping under the front of the drivers door on the ground. Had the vehicle towed home and looked under the vehicle and the brake line was dripping fluid. The brake lines are completely rusted and the frame is really rusted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503284, filed 2013-03, 103,000 miles“Some GM products, including my 2001 Gmc Yukon, do not come with a door ajar warning system. Gm has written, indicating that there is a standard door ajar warning system when there is not. Gm has made an apparent misrepresentation, fooling customers into believing that the courtesy dome light system (which turns on when the door is open) is a door ajar warning system. I have seen other internet complaints regarding this system in GM products. It poses a grave danger to occupants. Is there legislation regarding a door ajar warning system and can anything be done about GM? …”
NHTSA complaint #10021284, filed 2003-06“Intermittently drivers door will not latch properly because it will not align up to the stricker plate. Vehicle has been inspected by several dealers. Manufacturer not notified. Vehicle experienced excessive wind noise on the drivers side, in an attempt to fix this, the dealer caused the door to warp and also bend, this is why the door will not latch properly.”
NHTSA complaint #8004814, filed 2002-03Related recalls
- 03V094000Mar 7, 2003Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by…Covers: GMC Yukon 2000–2003, Ford Explorer 2000–2003, Dodge Grand Caravan 2000–2003 +9 more
- 00V343000Oct 25, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain…Covers: GMC Yukon 2000–2001, Chevrolet Suburban 2000–2001, Tahoe 2000–2001 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114776Dec 10, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 14 | 3% |
| 2014 | 11 | 20% |
| 2013 | 22 | 19% |
| 2012 | 14 | 22% |
| 2011 | 27 | 17% |
| 2010 | 26 | 25% |
| 2009 | 15 | 16% |
| 2008 | 26 | 14% |
| 2007 | 77 | 18% |
| 2006 | 3 | 11% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology