2001 GMC Yukon power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 GMC Yukon — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I heard a slight grinding noise, that sounded like a brake dragging. I replaced brakes all the way around, and that didn't stop the noise. I then replaced all the wheel bearings, this did not help either. I tried the u-joints with no luck. I was talking to the person that I got the vehicle from and…”
filed Jun 18, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 gmc yukon. While driving 15 mph, the 4-wheel drive service indicator intermittently illuminates on the instrument panel. All 4-wheel drive power was completely lost in the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the case shift control module…”
filed Dec 12, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This…
24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2024
Power Train problems in other Yukon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Yukon | 7 | 33% |
| 2025 Yukon | 6 | 12% |
| 2024 Yukon | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 Yukon | 36 | 17% |
| 2022 Yukon | 26 | 16% |
| 2021 Yukon | 48 | 16% |
| 2020 Yukon | 14 | 41% |
| 2019 Yukon | 12 | 23% |
| 2018 Yukon | 18 | 26% |
| 2017 Yukon | 48 | 24% |
| 2016 Yukon | 34 | 13% |
| 2015 Yukon | 46 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Yukon
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.