2001 GMC Yukon problems
Owners have filed 258 complaints about the 2001 GMC Yukon with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 22.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 8.9%.
Complaints258
Crashes29
Fires0
Injuries18
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 22.1% · 57
Service brakes 8.9% · 23
Air bags 7.4% · 19
Tires 7.4% · 19
Electrical system 7.0% · 18
Seat belts 5.8% · 15
Power train 5.4% · 14
Parking brake 5.4% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 29 describe a crash, 18 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the GMC Yukon in this data, 2001 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2015 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 6 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 69,999 miles.
In owners' own words
I read about the investigation about the brakes on gm's suv's. I have a 2001 GMC Yukon and when you apply the brakes, just before it stops the anti-lock brakes starts pulsing and the vehicle continues forward 3 to 10 feet. The vehicle is at the dealer right now getting the oil changed and I am getting a quote on the brakes. I called gm's warranty division and they said it is not a recall yet. My file # is1-332799234. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 23,000 miles
Dt: the consumer stated that the abs brakes engaged at low speeds, 25 mph. This has been happening for three months. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer to be examined, but did not think he should have to pay for repairs. The consumer took the truck to his mechanic. But, did not have the vehicle fixed. The consumer contacted gm, and they offered no free remedy. The vehicle is a 2001 GMC Yukon. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 70,000 miles
Abs light/brake light nhtsa campaign number: 05v379000 I called GMC as my vehicle is exhibiting symptoms of abs sensor failure. They said it will be jan 2006 before recall begins, may be 11/2006 before letters go. They would not authorize dealer to look at vehicle or make repairs. My vehicle make/model/year show up in campaign announcement but they said that doesn't mean GMC has begun a recall. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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