2001 GMC Yukon Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 9%of 197 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the tires of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 9% of the 197 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While the vehicle was parked the consumer seen that front/rear tire tread had separated. The consumer repaired the rear tires only. The dealership was notified of the problem , but did not resolve. Firestone steel tex#lt245r16 please provide the DOT number.”
NHTSA complaint #10059897, filed 2004-02, 30,000 miles“I was exiting the 5 freeway northbound onto the 55 north when my carred suddenly tilted to the left severely. I did not jerk back the wheel and it stratightened itself out. I pulled over and I had a flat left rear tire. I drove to the dealer and told them iw wanted new tires (my wife had previously requested new tires. They refused,, iwent to costco bought new michellens . Costco filled my flat and they could not get the tire to leak. It looked perfect and near new. (DOT number: 8x72wlt tiresize: 26570r16)”
NHTSA complaint #740432, filed 2001-02“11:45am on 8/27/01 tire separation occurred at 60 MPH on pa rte 476s, mile marker 14. Contacted GM who could care less; they did not record the incident even though I tried to report it; they told me to contact firestone and that it was not GM's problem; called firestone and all they cared about was whether it was an at wildnerness tire; firestone told me to go to a local dealer for assistance. I am scared to death to drive this car at high speed again. What should I do? (DOT number: 8x72 5000 tiresize: p265/70r16)”
NHTSA complaint #751233, filed 2001-08“The contact owns a 2001 Gmc Yukon. The contact stated that the tires are replacement equipment. In 2004, she purchased four brand new tires when the vehicle was at 50,000 miles. When the tires reached 25,000 miles, each of them failed one by one and had to be replaced. The tires had a hole in them and the radial cord separated in one spot. She again purchased four new tires of the same brand and on june 19, 2007, one of the tires failed and had to be replaced. The tires are continental sport lt/SUV, p26/70r16. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194943, filed 2007-06, 75,000 miles“Original tires on Gmc, Yukon, 26575r16 le; while traveling at 30mph, front right tire blewout without warning. There was nothing sharp on the road, tire experienced sidewall separation. The firestone dealer is claiming that the tire had a puncture, however 2 miles prior to incident, the tires were checked and there were no punctures or leaks.”
NHTSA complaint #8011996, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 9% |
| 2000 | 23 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 GMC Yukon
92 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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