Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2001 GMC Yukon

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2001 GMC Yukon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the 2001 Yukon.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

Problems with 2001 denali xl/ SUV died and there was loss of brakes, steering and acceleration. Vehicle was at idle when it died the first time. Dealership couldn't diagnose the problem but knew it had to do with the fuse. Consumer was given fuses but they all failed within 50 miles. Vehicle returned to the dealership. It was diagnosed and the electronic throttle control module was replaced. Third failure occurred while traveling 65 mph on a highway when the brakes, steering and acceleration failed. The consumers escaped unharmed. They requested an investigation and recall on the vehicle.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2001

Multiple failures; a/c odors, door lock, suspension alignment and brakes. There were problems with the following: weather strip was loose, the a/c blew warm, the belts squeaked, there was a mildew odors, the window regulator, the front seat belt squeaked, the door panel, the steering wheel rattled, drive shaft, accelerator pedal, the wipers were noisy, the hinge pin on the radio was loose, engine noises, a/c drain would not drain at times until the passenger door was closed/water lead and caused by the left front floorboard. Recall#01v159000, 02v253000, 03v094000.


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