2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 2011
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,319 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Accelerated rigid brake line corrosion resulted in brake line failure and complete loss of vehicle stopping ability. Brake lines are inspected regularly and did not appear rusted. Vehicle was in motio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2017 · Service brakes
“While traveling at highway speeds the engine stopped working / stalled. Shifting to neutral and trying to start the vehicle was not successful. The vehicle without the assistance of power steering or”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 24, 2015 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 GMC Yukon (Yukon 1500 2WD, Yukon 1500 4WD, Yukon XL 1500 2WD, Yukon XL 1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–13 / 15–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Yukon XL 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 18 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 GMC Yukon XL 2500 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500
How do I know if my 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.