2001 GMC Yukon XL service brakes, hydraulic problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon xl. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. A police report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The…”
filed Oct 30, 2014
“Vehicle lost braking action at low speeds. This occurred intermittently, about once a week over a one month period. Vehicle had adequate brake fluid. No dash indicator lights indicated a brake or abs problem. No collision occurred, no injuries occurred, due to lack of traffic and adequate stopping…”
filed Jan 5, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE…Campaign 05V379000 · Aug 29, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Yukon XL | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Yukon XL | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Yukon XL | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Yukon XL | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Yukon XL | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Yukon XL | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 Yukon XL | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 Yukon XL | 19 | 20% |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 15 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.