Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 GMC Yukon owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the tires are replacement equipment. In 2004, she purchased four brand new tires when the vehicle was at 50,000 miles. When the tires reached 25,000 miles, each of them failed one by one and had to be replaced. The tires had a hole in them and the radial cord separated in one spot. She again purchased four new tires of the same brand and on June 19, 2007, one of the tires failed and had to be replaced. The tires are continental sport lt/SUV, p26/70r16. The correct tire size was unavailable in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint. The VIN, engine size, and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 75,000.
While driving down highway 59 northbound before the louise, tx exit, the tread separated from my back driver side tire causing damage to my fender area and back driver side door. My Firestone steeltex at lt245/75r16 tire was not flat, the tread just came off.
While the vehicle was parked the consumer seen that front/rear tire tread had separated. The consumer repaired the rear tires only. The dealership was notified of the problem , but did not resolve. Firestone steel tex#lt245r16 please provide the dot number.
Braking to avoid accident and right front tire blew out, rendering vehicle unsteerable, out of control. Spun in circles and went into ditch in median of 4 lane highway. (dot number: 8x72 tiresize: p265/70r16)
After driving approximately 20 minutes at a speed of approx. 30 MPH on a gravel road Firestone wilderness p265/70r16 rear tire blew out on my '01 GMC Yukon with complete tread separation, and the radials breaking. My husband changed the tire with our spare that is the same make/model. Approx. 10 minutes later on a paved road at a speed of 45 MPH, the spare blew out with complete tread separation. Our vehicle was towed to the dealership, and there was no problem found with the vehicle. They believe the tires are defective. We have replaced all four tires on our vehicle and kept the Firestone for evalution and analysis purposes.
Was sold new vehicle with p265 tires. GMC says the dealer can put any tire he wants on the vehicle,the dealer didn't know it states in owners manual don't use tire chais with p265 tires. See page 6-52 Yukon 2001 owners manual. I have filed a complaint with GMC #c05410969. I feel it is a serious condition for a dealer to be able to sell a vehicle with p265 tires without having to at least worn buyer that they can not use snow chains on p265. I really feel this is a dangerous dealer selling practice. Note: > this applies to all GMC pickup's and SUV's.
11:45 am on 8/27/01 tire separation occurred at 60 MPH on pa rte 476s, mile marker 14. Contacted GM who could care less; they did not record the incident even though I tried to report it; they told me to contact Firestone and that it was not GM's problem; called Firestone and all they cared about was whether it was an at wildnerness tire; Firestone told me to go to a local dealer for assistance. I am scared to death to drive this car at high speed again. What should I do? (dot number: 8x72 5000 tiresize: p265/70r16)
I was exiting the 5 freeway northbound onto the 55 north when my carred suddenly tilted to the left severely. I did not jerk back the wheel and it stratightened itself out. I pulled over and I had a flat left rear tire. I drove to the dealer and told them iw wanted new tires (my wife had previously requested new tires. They refused,, iwent to costco bought new michellens . Costco filled my flat and they could not get the tire to leak. It looked perfect and near new. (dot number: 8x72wlt tiresize: 26570r16)
Was driving on I-10 back to phoenix had past marana outside of tucson when my SUV started to tremble a little bit wondering what that was but before I can pull over the tire blew out and lost control for a second but was able to control it and get pull off to the right of the freeway. When I got off to check there was not much tire and it had made damage to the right side of the SUV now I have to take it to the insurance to estimate the damages and cost to repair it.
Tires were purchased sept. 25, 2009 and now have extensive weather cracking. Costco refused to replace the tires when I reported the quality defect in August, 2014, just 59 months after purchase. I have appealed that decision and expect to find out tomorrow if they will make good on the defective tires. They claim that although there is weather cracking that the tires are safe. I doubt they would use cracked tires like that on the vehicle carrying their own family.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Yukon years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2001 GMC Yukon?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2001 GMC Yukon, 9% of the model year's 232 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 GMC Yukon wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon, though it has 7 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2001 GMC Yukon wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.