Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL Denali?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (6 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (6).

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

2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL 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 brakes6
Service brakes, hydraulic6
Engine and engine cooling4
Steering3
Tires3
Power train2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Seat belts1
Seats1

What owners report

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

Dec 3, 2017 · Service brakes · 3 miles
THE MOTOR ON THE ANTILOCK BRAKES WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WHEN DENALI WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. I HAD TO DISCONNECT BATTERY FOR IT TO STOP RUNNING

Oct 17, 2017 · Power train · 150,000 miles
VEHICLE ROLLS WHILE IN PARK. HAD PARKING PAWL REPLACED, PROBLEM PERSISTED. PROBLEM IS MORE OBVIOUS THE GREATER THE INCLINE. VEHICLE IS NOT FREEWHEELING BUT HAS SOME RESISTANCE.

May 2, 2016 · Power train · 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE EMERGING FROM THE FRONT END DIFFERENTIAL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THAT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL FAILED, BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT…

Jan 18, 2015 · Service brakes · 200,000 miles
(RECALL 05V-379) ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS NOW. WE HAVE TAKEN TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS TO NO AVAIL. NOW AFTER LOOKING INTO RECALLS, I FIND THAT THERE ACTUALLY WAS A SOLUTION, BUT WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED BECAUSE WE DON'T LIVE IN THE CORRECT AREA OF THE COUNTRY. BUT WE DO LIVE CLOSE TO…

Aug 18, 2014 · Service brakes · 140,000 miles
WE WERE TRAVELING NORTH UP THE SAW MILL PARKWAY FROM BRONX NY. THIS PARKWAY IS TWO LANES WITH 3-4 LIGHTS DEPENDING WHERE YOU GET ON, SO I HAD 3 LIGHTS GOING NORTH. AT THE FIRST LIGHT I NOTICE THE BRAKES WERE WEEK. SECOND LIGHT HAD THE SAME NO PRESSURE BRAKE PEDDLE, AND THEN THE THIRD LIGHT I HAD NO PRESSURE ON THE…

Yukon XL Denali model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	1	22	2	2
2002	0	26	0	0
2003	0	32	2	1

Across all years, the 2003 Yukon XL Denali has the most complaints (32). All GMC Yukon XL Denali years →

Questions

Does the 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 GMC Yukon XL 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 XL Denali?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (6 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (6).
How many 2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 3, 2017.