general problems of the 2001 GMC Yukon

Four problems related to structure 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 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2010

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). When the vehicle is at a low speed near stopping the brake kicks back as if the abs becomes activated and the stopping distance is increased. This occurs on all surfaces wet or dry. The issue has not been corrected and the parts are available. The same vehicle (year/make/model) has a recall for the same issue but I have been told my vehicle is not included in the recall per the VIN number. The gm recall number is 05068 and your report number is 05v521000. [xxx]. The system will not allow me to enter this as my VIN.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2009

The contact owns a 2001 GMC Yukon denali. The vehicle was parked for several days in an uncovered driveway in the rain. When the contact opened the door of the vehicle, he noticed that water penetrated the passenger compartment. The carpet, seats, and seat belts were damaged with mildew. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that there was no recall available. He was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer estimated the cost of the diagnosis to be approximately $165 to be paid by the contact. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2003

Rear lift gate glass at hinge has come apart. The bonding material holding the hinge to the window failed.

4 Structure 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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