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2001 GMC Yukon XL Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 GMC Yukon XL has 14 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL

Brakes
181
Tires
27
Engine
25
Steering
24
Fuel System
21
Electrical
19
Airbags
17
Structure
17
Powertrain
14
Other
12
Seat Belts
12
Visibility
11
Seats
5
Speed Control
3
Suspension
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 21, 2016POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMAT...
Oct 4, 2013POWER TRAINVEHICLE ROLLS WHILE IN PARK. HAD PARKING PAWL REPLACED, PROBLEM PERSISTED. PROBLEM IS MORE OBVIOUS T...
Jun 15, 2011POWER TRAINI HEARD A SLIGHT GRINDING NOISE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE A BRAKE DRAGGING. I REPLACED BRAKES ALL THE WAY A...
Sep 28, 2005POWER TRAIN2001 YUKON XL SUV WITH 81182 MILES ON IT. TRANSMISSION MADE A POPPING SOUND (NO FORWARD GEARS, BUT R...
Dec 1, 2004POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE SERVICE INDICATOR INT...
Nov 2, 2004POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, HOWEVER THE CONSMER WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE SHIFTER FROM PARK ...
Jul 19, 2004POWER TRAINWHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSH...
Apr 1, 2003POWER TRAINI PURCHASED A 2001 GMC YUKON XL 06/15/01. IN THE EARLY 40K MILE PERIOD ON MY 2001 I STARTED HEARIN...
Jun 24, 2002POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMULTIPLE FAILURES WITH 2001 YUKON. DASHBOARD LIGHT, AIR BAG AND COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONED. PROBLEMS ST...
Dec 3, 2001POWER TRAINNO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 10, 2001POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTINGWHILE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN PARK AND VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, CONSUMER'S CHILD MOVED TRANSMISSI...
Aug 23, 2001POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL IN TRAFFIC WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT-...
Aug 23, 2001POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION PUMP FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ALMOST STALL IN TRAFFIC WHILE ATTEMPTING A LEFT-...
Feb 10, 2001POWER TRAINNO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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