Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, the most recent reported on March 17, 2001 (Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?

Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7).

How many 2001 GMC Yukon Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalls and problems

1 recall and 35 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 GMC Yukon Denali recalls

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables

NHTSA campaign 01V107000 · reported March 17, 2001 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 301 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles were built with a misrouted positive battery cable assembly that could come in contact with the steering shaft universal joint.
The risk: Over time this contact could cause a wear-through of the cable assembly convoluted conduit and cable insulation exposing the wire core and resulting in intermittent electrical shorting. This could result in erratic movement of the voltage gage, total battery discharge in a few hours, or the cable insulation and conduct could ignite if enough current is discharged at the point of contact, resulting in an underhood fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the positive battery cable for proper routing and re-route the cable in necessary. The cable will also be inspected for wear of the conduit and cable insulation, and will be replaced if necessary. Owner notification began april 23, 2001. 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 gmc at 1-800-462-8782.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes8
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Engine and engine cooling3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Tires3
Electrical system2
Fuel system, other2
Parking brake2
Suspension2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 1, 2016 · Service brakes · 144,500 miles
HAVING LOW SPEED (UNDER 8MPH) ABS ACTIVATION REGARDLESS OF WEATHER/ROAD CONDITIONS. BASICALLY THE SAME ISSUE AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 05V379000 BUT APPARENTLY MY VIN IS NOT COVERED, I LIVE IN ILLINOIS.

Jul 28, 2015 · Service brakes · 190,000 miles
BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. TRAVELING 35 MPH, I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE PEDAL SUNK TO THE FLOOR. HAD MINOR RESISTANCE, THEN JUST COMPLETELY GAVE WAY. NO BRAKES! WAS ABLE TO AVOID AN INCIDENT BY VEERING INTO THE ONCOMING LANE THAT WAS LUCKILY VACANT. TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET TO SAFELY ROLL TO A STOP. TOO SCARED TO…

Jun 12, 2015 · Service brakes · 135,000 miles
THE BRAKE LINES HAVE RUSTED AND AT LEAST 1 HAS RUPTURED LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY BRAKES. BRAKE PETAL GOES DIRECTLY TO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR. I HAVE READ THAT MANY OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE.

Oct 31, 2014 · Tires
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…

Oct 29, 2014 · Service brakes · 168,000 miles
WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND MY TRUCK ROLLED INTO THE INTERSECTION. I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT AFTER I WAS HALFWAY IN THE INTERSECTION. I FOUND OUT THAT THE REAR BRAKE LINE ABOVE THE FUEL TANK ROTTED AWAY. I ALSO HAD TO HAVE BOTH STEEL LINES TO THE REAR WHEELS AND THE TWO STEEL…

Yukon Denali model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	0	18	0	0
2001	1	35	2	0
2002	0	29	2	0
2003	0	72	6	1
2004	0	109	5	5

Across all years, the 2007 Yukon Denali has the most complaints (120). All GMC Yukon Denali years →

Questions

Does the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali, the most recent reported on March 17, 2001 (Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 GMC Yukon Denali?: Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (7).
How many 2001 GMC Yukon Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 35 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 1, 2016.