2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali: 1 recall, 22 owner complaints.
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Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 3 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Brakes (hydraulic) (6): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (3), warning light on (2).
- Brakes (6): the most common themes are brake failure / soft pedal (2).
- Engine & cooling (4): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (2).
- Steering (3): the most common themes are steering problems (3).
The 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali has 22 owner complaints, ranking #3 of 3 Yukon Xl Denali model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 27). Complaints peaked in 2006 (3 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 9 years old, at a median of 97,532 miles. Neighboring years: 2002 (26 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali. 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 Xl Denali problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are brakes (hydraulic) (6), brakes (6), engine & cooling (4).
Where can I get a 2001 GMC Yukon Xl Denali repair manual?
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