2001 GMC YUKON

8 recalls, 258 complaints - 617 TSBs

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

130,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION CAN OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY OR FAIL COMPLETELY. IF THE SENSOR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY, THE SES LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE MAY RUN ROUGH. THE ENGINE MAY STALL, AND IF SO, MAY RE-START IMMEDIATELY OR AFTER A C... Read more

Consequence

IF THE SENSOR BECOMES COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE, THE ENGINE WILL QUIT RUNNING AND WILL NOT RE-START. EITHER OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

11,974 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Defect Description

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

88,303 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Defect Description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAR... Read more

Consequence

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SI... Read more

1,353,718 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

STRUCTURE

Defect Description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more

Consequence

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more

3,674 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.

Consequence

IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC... Read more

558,904 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT B... Read more

Consequence

IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN A... Read more

9,196 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

STRUCTURE:BODY

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.

Consequence

THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

35,659 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

258 total complaints 29 crashes 18 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	32
SERVICE BRAKES	23
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	17
TIRES	11
PARKING BRAKE	11
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	9
AIR BAGS	7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	6

Incident date: Mar 10, 2022

I was driving on the interstate when suddenly the check engine light began to flash and the car lost power. I was traveling at 70 mph and the sudden loss of power caused the vehicles behind me to move into the other lane to prevent rear ending me. While there was no accident, there could have been i... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Land Rover Range Rover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V514000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that no failure... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2022

My 2026 Ram 1500 has experienced multiple serious electrical system failures that affect vehicle safety and reliability. The truck has had repeated warning messages including “Illumination Unavailable — Service Required,” instrument cluster malfunctions, and unpredictable interior/exterior lig... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2021

ON JANUARY 3RD, 2021, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON SLUSHY, ICY SECONDARY ROADS. THE REAR END CAUGHT SOME SLUSH, SLID SIDEWAYS AND SENT ME SLIDING ACROSS THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANES AND INTO A DITCH WHERE I COLLIDED WITH A TREE HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 10, 2019

NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I GET MY BRAKES FIXED THERE IS ALWAYS THE BREAK AND THE AIR BRAKE LIGHTS THAT APPEAR. I HAVE CHANGED TO SENSORS, FUSES AND STILL IT REMAINS. EVERY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT NO MATTER WHAT THE BRAKE AND AIR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL APPEAR. THAT NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. SEEING ANY TYPE OF ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PULLING UP TO A STOP LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD EXTENDING THE BRAKING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT M... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2018

ON 01/23/2018 I GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKES WHEN APPLIED HESITATED FOR A FEW THEN FINALLY TOOK HOLD BUT BY THAT TIME IT WAS TO LATE AND I ENDED UP ON SOMEONES LAWN AFTER CRASHING THROUGH THEIR WHITE PICKET FENCE, THEN ROLLING COMPLETELY OVER ON ITS TOP, TOTALLY THE YUKON. MY CONCERN IS THE NO A... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 23, 2018

Crash

Incident date: May 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE BRAKE FUNCTIONALITY WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC W... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2016

I WAS WRONGFULLY ISSUED A SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE GOR NO INSURANCE BUT I DID HAVE CAR INSURANCE. ..

Incident date: Mar 12, 2016

BRAKE LINES EXTREMELY CORRODED AND LINE TO REAR BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED LEAKING FLUID. VEHICLE FAILED WHILE DRIVING AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP. VEHICLES STOPPING DISTANCE GREATLY INCREASED.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2015

HARD BRAKE LINES HAVE COMPLETELY CORRODED AND BRAKE FLUID FLOWS PROFUSELY FROM THE CORRODED LINES. BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR AND VEHICLE IS UNABLE TO STOP. HAD TO PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND USE PARKING BRAKE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. GMC SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UNAWARE OF ANY SERVICE BULLETINS OR KITS TO REP... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 281,183.

Incident date: Feb 18, 2015

FAILED BRAKES DUE TO THE CORRODED BRAKE LINES- SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Incident date: Aug 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME SEIZED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CRUSHED PELVIS IN THREE AREAS, LEFT L... Read more

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 1, 2014

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Aug 19, 2005

IN AUG 2005, THE ABS LIGHT ON OUR 2001 GMC YUKON WITH 51K MILES CAME ON AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE (THE PUMP) UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. THE ABS FUSE MUST BE REMOVED TO SHUT OFF THE PUMP. OUR LOCAL GMC DEALERSHIP REPAIRED IT FOR $1100 ($870 FOR ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2005

Incident date: Nov 8, 2014

BRAKES WERE WEAK, ALMOST TO FLOOR SO THE CAR WAS TOWED HOME. WHILE SLOWLY BACKING THE CAR INTO DRIVEWAY THE BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. STEPPED ON EMERGENCY BRAKE AND INTERMEDIATE CABLE BROKE. THE E-BRAKE CABLE FAILED BECAUSE OF RUST AND THE BRAKE LINES TO THE EBCM WHERE THEY GO OVER FRAME ALL FAILED.... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Mar 12, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2014

WHEN EXITING MY DRIVEWAY I WENT DOWN THE STREET TO THE STOP SIGN , WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE THE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE TRUCK DID NOT STOP. IT WAS GOOD THAT I WASN'T GOING FASTER. WHEN I TOOK MY TRUCK ( YOUKON ) TO THE REPAIR SHOP I EXPLAINED THE ISSUE TO THE REPAIR MAN. I GOT HOME AND HE C... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2014

Incident date: Aug 30, 2012

I WAS DRIVING LOCALLY,WHEN I USED MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN AS I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT I DID NOT HAVE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BRAKES,PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR,I USED EMERGENCY BRAKE THIS PREVENTED ME FROM HITTING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THIS OCCURRED IN AUGUST,2012.BRAKE LINES WERE DETERMINED TO HAVE RUSTED ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2014

I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT BRAKED SUDDENLY. I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL QUICKLY AND FIRMLY TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, AND THE BRAKES WORKED NORMALLY. A HALF MILE OR SO LATER, AT AN INTERSECTION, WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES GRADUALLY, THE PEDAL WAS SOFT AND WENT ALL THE WAY... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2003

PARKING BRAKE WILL APPLY ITSELF AND WILL STAY ENGAGED UNTIL IT DECIDES TO RELEASE, OR UNTIL THE PADS AND METAL SHOE IS WORN OUT OR CATCHES FIRE FROM THE EXTREME HEAT , IF YOU APPLY IT , IT MAY STAY ENGAGED AND YOU WON'T KNOW IT , UNTIL IT IS TO LATE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT, ,THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2011

LETTER FROM SENATOR SCOTT ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE GMC YUKON. *SMD THE CONSUMERS HUSBAND WAS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Mar 18, 2014

PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UNDER NORMAL, DRY CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR, AND THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED. WE CAME A FEW FEET FROM CRASHING THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR. THIS WAS A RESULT OF THE DRIVER'S REAR BRAKE LINE SPRINGING A LEAK WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE A... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2006

MY COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO THE ALREADY IN EFFECT RECALL FOR GM RECALL NO. 06083. I WANT TO REQUEST THAT ANOTHER INVESTIGATION BE DONE. DUE TO THE FACT THAT I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH MY 2001 GMC YUKON SLE 5.3L V8. THE PROBLEM BEGAN A FEW YEARS BACK IN 2006 AND UNTIL THIS PRESEN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 1, 2006

Crash

Incident date: Feb 27, 2014

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ON MY 2001 YUKON. A SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINE LEADING TO PASSENGER SIDE FRONT BRAKE FAILED. POINT OF FAILURE WAS AT THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RADIATOR. DURING REMOVAL OF THE FAILED LINE FROM IT'S MOU... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2012

I WAS DRIVING MY YUKON IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC WHEN I FOUND IT NECESSARY TO ATTEMPT A PANIC STOP. I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FELT SOMTHING GIVE WAY AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ATTEMPTED APPLYING THE BRAKES AGAIN AND AGAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I NURSED THE VEHICLE TO A PARKING... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED BECAUSE OF RUST. THE VE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2013

Incident date: Jun 4, 2010

STEPPED ON BRAKES IN A PANIC STOP. BLEW OUT RUSTED BRAKE LINE NEAR FRONT OF CAR. ONE BY ONE, ALL OF THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE FAILING DUE TO RUST. I JUST BLEW THE STEEL BRAKE LINE AT THE REAR OF THE CAR NEAR THE DIFFERENTIAL. *TR THE ABS SENSORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO CORROSION AND THEY A... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2013

ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES DURING BRAKING, MAKING THE VEHICLE ALMOST UNABLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. WHEN CALLING GMC, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY RECALLS. *TR

Incident date: Mar 14, 2012

BRAKE LINES FAILED DUE TO RUST WHILE DRIVING ON A BACK ROAD. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY YET AND WAS ABLE TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. AFTER LOOKING INTO THE PROBLEM, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ALL OF THE LINES WERE AT THE POINT WHERE THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Incident date: Feb 13, 2013

DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROX 45MPH, CAME TO STOP AT RED LIGHT AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. PUMPED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN AND NOTHING. DOWN SHIFTED TRANSMISSION TO SLOW DOWN AND PRESSED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO COME TO A STOP. PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, LIFTED THE HOOD NO BRAK... Read more

Incident date: Feb 13, 2013

Incident date: Jan 1, 2013

BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHILE DRIVING. BRAKE PEDAL IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 35 MPH. PUMPED BRAKES TO GET SLOWED DOWN AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED. EXITED VEHICLE ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND FOUND FLUID PUDDLE UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON PUMPING THE BRAKES WHILE STO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2012

GM MECHANIC EXPERIENCED BRAKE LINE FAILURE OF REAR LINE DURING A STATE INSPECTION, AFTER REAR LINE WAS REPAIRED, FRONT BRAKE LINES FAILED ON THE GM MECHANIC DURING A TEST DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. ALL BRAKE LINES WERE DETERMINED IN IMMEDIATE NEED OF REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS FRONT CALIBERS.. *TR

Incident date: Nov 8, 2012

ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. DROVE 3 MILES TO A MEETING. WHEN IGNITION TURNED OFF THE LIGHT WENT OUT BUT I COULD HEAR A HUM. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF HUM. SPENT 5 HOURS IN MEETING AND HUM WAS STILL PRESENT. CAR STARTED OK BUT ABS LIGHT CAME BACK ON. LATE IN DAY SO I TOOK... Read more

Incident date: Nov 8, 2012

Incident date: Sep 18, 2012

BRAKE LINE JUST STARTED LEAKING WHILE IN THE DRIVE WAY. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. *TR

Incident date: Jun 15, 2011

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 7, 2011

THE BRAKE LINES ARE SO CORRODED THERE ARE HOLES IN THEM AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE THEM. I AM LUCKY THAT NO ONE GOT INJURED. *TR

Incident date: Nov 5, 2011

I APPLIED THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AND FELT A POP AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PUMPED THE PEDAL A FEW TIMES AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR EACH TIME. I LOOKED AROUND THE VEHICLE AND THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR. I FELT AROUND THE FRAME W... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2011

SLOW SPEED STOP APPROACHING A LOCKED GATE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS PUMPED TWICE WITH THE FINAL APPLICATION LOCKING ONE REAR WHEEL. THE ABOVE VEHICLE STOPPED WITHIN 2 FEET OF STRIKING A METAL SECURITY GATE. BRAKE FLUID ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 14, 2011

I OWN A 2001 GMC YUKON AND THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE ABS MODULE HAS FAILED ON IT. AFTER IT FAILS, THE MOTOR CONTINUES TO RUN. NOT ONLY DO YOU NOT HAVE ABS, BUT THE MOTOR HEATS UP. IF YOU DON'T NOTICE IT RIGHT AWAY, IT WILL DRAIN YOUR BATTERY, LEAVE YOU STRANDED, OR WORSE. *TR

Incident date: Apr 14, 2011

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 GMC YUKON

617 manufacturer communications from 460 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	61
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	38
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	36
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	33
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	26
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	24
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	23
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	18

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

100000 POWER TRAIN

The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the

114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information on Warranty Administration a?? Required Operating Procedures - 8 Points (U.S. Only).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

071410 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS:CANISTER

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

200000 WHEELS

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo

061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is

350000 EQUIPMENT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels

350000 EQUIPMENT

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

350000 EQUIPMENT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This SKU is an Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for incorrect UPC. Incorrect UPC could lead to a discrepency of inventory at the store. Incorrect UPC would have no impact to th

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.

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GMC YUKON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC YUKON across all model years (1992, 2026).

153 Total Recalls

6,445 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

309 Reported Crashes

69 Reported Fires

24 Reported Deaths

GMC YUKON - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	36	View
2025	2	75	View
2024	3	142	View
2023	4	295	View
2022	5	237	View
2021	13	433	View
2020	4	40	View
2019	2	72	View
2018	3	95	View
2017	3	257	View
2016	5	368	View
2015	10	682	View
2014	3	79	View
2013	4	149	View
2012	3	88	View
2011	5	216	View
2010	4	149	View
2009	5	116	View
2008	4	250	View
2007	4	581	View
2006	3	49	View
2005	5	101	View
2004	4	186	View
2003	6	251	View
2002	5	187	View
2001 (current)	8	258
2000	9	199	View
1999	2	262	View
1998	3	90	View
1997	1	180	View
1996	4	90	View
1995	7	117	View
1994	4	71	View
1993	1	19	View
1992	2	23	View
1987	0	1	View
1986	0	1	View

Other GMC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SIERRA 1500	233	10,607	View
SIERRA 2500	169	2,217	View
SIERRA 3500	161	730	View
YUKON XL	157	2,899	View
SAVANA	142	448	View
SIERRA	133	4,904	View
ACADIA	84	7,520	View
JIMMY	71	3,791	View

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