2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cables (electrical system)
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.
Remedy: 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.…
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 98,717 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The motor on the antilock brakes would not shut off when denali when the engine was not running. I had to disconnect battery for it to stop running”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 3, 2017 · Service brakes
“Vehicle rolls while in park. Had parking pawl replaced, problem persisted. Problem is more obvious the greater the incline. Vehicle is not freewheeling but has some resistance.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 17, 2017 · Power train
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 Denali model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Yukon XL Denali model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali | 1 | 22 |
| 2002 GMC Yukon XL Denali | 0 | 26 |
| 2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali | 0 | 32 |
Checking a specific 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali
How do I know if my 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 01V107000).
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.