2001 GMC Yukon Denali: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali: 1 recall, 35 owner complaints.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Electrical Vehicle recall #01V107000 · 2001 · 301 vehicles
What's wrong: Some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.
Why it matters: Over time this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable assembly convoluted conduit and cable insulation exposing the wire core and resulting in intermittent electrical shorting. This could result in erratic movement of the voltage gage, total battery discharge in a few hours, or the cable…
The fix: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. The cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. Owner notification began April 23, 2001.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Exterior lights Equipment recall #06E025000 · 2006 · 1,450 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain poli-auto combination headlamp assemblies, p/nos. 11-728, 11-728d, 11-710, 11-419, 11-713, 11-703, 11-704, 11-708p, 11-735, 11-725, 11-726, 11-716 (p&c), 11-721-1, 11-733, 11-729, 11-730, and 11-732, sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "lamps,…
Why it matters: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
The fix: Poli-auto will notify owners and offer to repurchase the headlamps at its original purchase price. The recall is expected to begin during April 2006.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (8): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (4).
- Brakes (hydraulic) (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Fuel system (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine & cooling (3): the most common themes are noise or vibration (2).
The 2001 GMC Yukon Denali has 35 owner complaints, ranking #10 of 20 Yukon Denali model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 45). Complaints peaked in 2002 (4 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 96,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2000 (18 complaints, 0 recalls), 2002 (29 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2001 GMC Yukon Denali problems?
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (8), brakes (hydraulic) (7), fuel system (3).
Where can I get a 2001 GMC Yukon Denali repair manual?
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