2000 GMC Yukon XL Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
  11
• Antilock › Wheel speed sensor
  3
• Foundation components
  2
• Antilock
  2
• Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  1

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  14%
• 25k–50k
  833%
• 50k–75k
  417%
• 75k–100k
  521%
• 100k–150k
  417%
• 150k+
  28%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 GMC Yukon XL owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

This relates to the recently announced investingation into the anti-lock brakes on GM light trucks and suvs. NHTSA action number pe05020 I own a 2000 Yukon XL. When the vehicle was about 2 1/2 years old, it developed the slow-speed ABS activation problem described in your above-described action, resulting in occasional inability to stop properly at stop signs and parking spaces. The frequency of incident increased, until in early 2004, we had an incident where we bumped another vehicle, although with no damage or injuries. We then took it to a local GMC dealership, who repaired it by disassembly, cleaning and reassembly, at our expense, since the warranty period had lapsed. As of now, the problem has not yet reoccurred, however, we believe that since the problem was caused by corrosion, it will reoccur. …

Dt: the brake's ABS system is malfunctioning. The brakes are not engaging properly at low and high speeds. The brakes have to be pumped a couple of times before you can come to a complete stop. The consumer has had the brakes replaced once. The dealer was the one to replace the brakes. The speeds are between 20-30, high 40-50 when you have to start pumping them. If you hit a bump at low speeds the brakes will push back up instead of down. The consumer has had this problem for 5 years. The dealer was informed that there was a problem on the vehicle. The consumer was in a minor accident because of the brake failure.

My GMC Yukon XL has braking and fuel system problems, I have had 1 accident because of the yukons brakes deactivating while hitting a small bump on the street while trying to avoid the accident. I have contacted GMC and all they said is they would offer me a 1,000 rebate on the next purchase of another vehicle, although they advertised this defective product on ("cnn") along with the other defects. There has been other hidden recalls on this vehicle and the manufacturer did not properly tell or notify me.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 GMC Yukon XL. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle made a sputtering noise and stalled. The contact then stated that the anti-lock brake and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact's boyfriend called smith Buick GMC at [phone] (510 e nasa blvd, melbourne, fl 32901), but the call was disconnected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

I filed a complaint with the NHTSA in 2005 for my anti lock brakes activating every time I slow down to stop. GMC sent me a recall notice in 2005 and I brought my Yukon XL in to fix it . They fixed it ,but now it is doing it again .

Driving on two lane road at 35 MPH. Weather was clear, roads dry, temp 86f.approaching a hill with intersection at bottom of hill, applied brakes and brake pedal had no resistance, nearly to floor with very little braking. Brake warning light came on when brakes applied(not before). Used parking brake to stop truck at intersection, barely missing colliding with crossing traffic. Was able to get truck to trusted mechanic, who determined every inch of brake line from ABS booster to all four wheels badly corroded, like paper. Line was perforated over rear axle causing loss of brake fluid, all hydraulic pressure and no braking ability. Mechanic is certified master mechanic with over 20 years experience, said has never seen this before even in antique or abandoned vehicles.

1. During a family vacation to florida, my braking system started to fail at slow speeds normally between 5 and 10mph. The brake pedal would become stiff and the system would make noise like the ABS was being activated. 2. Being a family vehicle, I had the repair done immediately, the technicians in florida were not familiar with my symptom. At first they replaced the master cylinder but this did not solve the problem. 3. The crew took two additional days to figure out finally that the front wheel sensors for the ABS were corroded (because I live in maine) and they finally replaced the sensors and this alleviated the problem.

On my 2000 GMC Yukon XL, a computer module for the antilock brake system is defective and goes out causing a small electric motor to stay on running the battery down. The fuse for the anti-lock braking system must be removed, thus disabling the anti-lock braking system to keep the battery from dying. This has already happened twice on my vehicle and also to many others with 1999-2002 yukons. GMC knows of the problem but refuses to correct it.

ABS sensor went bad in front passenger side wheel bearing assembly. ABS would go off on dry roads just before vehicle stopped. Sometimes this caused our vehicle to take longer to stop. We had the whole wheel bearing assembly replaced by a non dealer garage to the tune of $382.47. Now one year later the problem is back. I think GM has a big problem here and should recall all these. Our 2000 GMC Yukon XL only has 50,000 miles on it.

Problems with 2001 Yukon XL's ABS equipment. The dealer was notified several times about defective emergency brakes, however they fell to fix the problem. The repairs were very expensive. Please help in compensating the consumer for defective vehicle. The ABS light illuminated, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised the electronic brake module needed to be replaced

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Brake complaints in other Yukon XL years