Four problems related to hatchback/liftgate hinge 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.
Rear glass hinge separated from window in 2001 GMC Yukon xl.
I opened back rear lift glass and it made a very strange noise. I closed it then noticed it was not sitting straight so I opened it again to see what the problem was. When I tried to close it again it would not lock and then one hinge holding the glass on just broke and then the glass was only held on by one hinge and was completely crooked. I contacted GMC dealer and they said $1,100. 00 repair because they had to repair the whole glass plus the hinges. I found out that a couple other people in my small area had the same problem and then I found somewhere on this website there had been 3 more complaints about it. When I spoke with GMC they said it wasn't anything I did and it wasn't due from wear and tear that it just broke. Apparently the part that broke on mine was the welding came off. I think if an investigation is started that GMC will find out there are a lot more people in this country who have had the same problem.
The rear liftgate hinges, that are glued to the rear liftgate glass, has come free from the glass. Neither the glass liftgate or hinges are damaged, the attaching compound (I. E. Glue?) has failed. The car is still under a factory extended warranty, but GMC cannot repair the defect. They must replace undamaged items in order to replace the failed adhesive.
Identical complaint as filed on #10032993. Rear tailgate glass has never been opened on our vehicle always opened entire tail gate when opening. The passenger side hinge mounted to fiber material adhered to glass has completly broken free of glass mounting bracket.