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SuspensionPart report

2001 GMC Yukon Suspension Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 197 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 2% of the 197 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Dt: contact states the ABS comes on while driving approximately 5 MPH, causing the manual brakes to pump at low speed, leading to extended stopping distances. The service dealer replaced the right front hub and the sensor. The ABS light did not illuminate, indicating there were some problems with the ABS. This occurred during normal weather conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10122045, filed 2005-05

“The consumer experienced various steering, suspension and transfer case problems with her 2001 Gmc Yukon. The cigarette lighter was hanging out. The dealer replaced the housing and element. The parking brake shoes were replaced. Teflon grease was installed on driveshaft to alleviate the bumpiness in the rear. License plate light fogged up. The dealer replaced the lamp. The driveshaft was replaced along with the yoke at the rear u-joint. The consumer heard a clunking noise when putting the vehicle in reverse. The dealer determined that the transfer case chain had stretched. …”

NHTSA complaint #10145361, filed 2005-12

“Multiple failures; A/C odors, door lock, suspension alignment and brakes. There were problems with the following: weather strip was loose, the A/C blew warm, the belts squeaked, there was a mildew odors, the window regulator, the front seat belt squeaked, the door panel, the steering wheel rattled, drive shaft, accelerator pedal, the wipers were noisy, the hinge pin on the radio was loose, engine noises, A/C drain would not drain at times until the passenger door was closed/water lead and caused by the left front floorboard. Recall#01v159000, 02v253000, 03v094000.”

NHTSA complaint #10097219, filed 2004-10

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202274%
202162%
201912%
2018811%
2017105%
201673%
2015122%
201412%
201111%
201011%
200821%
200772%
200614%
200411%
200342%
200264%
200142%
200042%
1999105%
199834%
1997118%
199611%
199533%
199435%

Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon

Brakes
92 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Tires
17 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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