Most common 2001 Chevrolet Yukon problems
Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Chevrolet Yukon complaints by model year
Best Yukon years: 1998. Compare all years →
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into 5 possible defects involving the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon:
Steel wheel rim fracture
There have been less than 2 complaints per 100,000 subject vehicles related to the alleged defect.the oldest vehicles (my 1999) have only 2 complaints in over 140 thousand vehicles after over 4 years in service.the rate of warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect is less than 0.1%.there are no known incidents involving rapid loss of tire pressure or loss of vehicle control.
Brake line corrosion failure
On January 11, 2011, ODI opened EA11-001 to investigate allegations of premature brake line corrosion failure in model year (MY) 1999 through 2003 General Motors (GM) full-size pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles sold or registered in the following region of the United States that NHTSA has viewed as salt states for investigations of corrosion related issues:Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia,…
Crank position sensor failure - stall
In a letter dated November 7, 2007, general motors (GM) reported to the office of defects investigation (odi) that it will conduct a safety recall (07v-521) to replace the crank position sensor (ckp) in approximately 12,000 model year (my) 2001 Chevrolet silverado and GMC sierra vehicles equipped with 8.1 liter engines manufactured on or before November 15, 2000.according to GM, the ckp can fail intermittently or…
Hydraulic pump failres
GM is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between May 1999 and October 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early October 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these changes.
Parking brake failure
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
What 2001 Chevrolet Yukon owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Yukon. The contact stated that while making a u-turn, the brakes failed to respond. The brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact also stated that the brake and the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ABS control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.
During routine inspection, the consumer was informed that their emergency parking brake is inoperable. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon a good car?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 Yukon rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Yukon at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon?
The brakes — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (1) and equipment & accessories (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Chevrolet Yukon. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Chevrolet Yukon?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1998. See the full Chevrolet Yukon years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Chevrolet Yukon problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 193,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.