2001 GMC Yukon Reviews - Page 2 of 2

The ABS light and Brake warning lights come on frequently. We took it in... the GM dealer looked at it, charged us $500+ and said that probably took care of the problem. Three days later, the lights came back on. Now he tells us it will cost us an additional $1,200 to fix this... the ABS module is defective and that we have no ABS. Any others with this problem on a 2001 model Yukon XL?

The transfer case computer acted up at about 55000 miles - repaired under warranty.

The seat heater switches (both front seats) acted up. One was replaced under warranty. The other would not act up for the dealership.

The emergency brake required frequent adjustment, and one of the drums needed to be replaced. When the drum was replaced, a new design of the brake unit was installed (redesign by GM - TSB report). No problem was noted after this fix.

It has a very smooth ride - much to my wife's liking, but a bit "soft" for my tastes. For a big vehicle, it is very nimble. It has a relatively small turning radius.

It has adequate power, but it could use more (especially at my altitude - about 7,000 ft).

The vehicle is a very good tow vehicle. It is somewhat hampered by the lack of power with a heavy trailer, but it has given me no reason to complain. It is a very stable tow vehicle.

This vehicle has the third row seats. They are fine for people without legs, but they really only work for small kids or very short trips.

Other than the seat heater switches and emergency brake problem, the vehicle seems to be well designed and built.

Problem with the brakes at 33,395 miles. Brakes failed four times within two days of traveling. No vibrations, just soft, not able to stop within a given distance. Pulled off the road twice to keep from rear ending the vehicle in front of me.

Love the XL, but the brakes are no good. GM show place replaced the rotors, pads and cleaned the sensors. Said the old rotors were rusty and needed to be replaced. The pads were only half gone.

No warranty since I bought it on 1/27/01. Took it in at approx. 22,000 miles for soft brakes, they said the ABS was working OK. Each time you would stop the brake pedal would almost touch the floor.

Since new rotors and pads were installed, the brakes have been OK. Going to travel soon, hope they hold out.

When the truck is at a stop light or sitting still, it acts like it is going to cut off.

At 53000, the ABS and the parking brake light started coming on and staying on.

Overall I really have enjoyed owning this truck. It has good acceleration and the ride is smooth.

Replaced front axle (under warranty).

Replaced tie rods at 45,000 miles.

Various and numerous electrical problems.

I have a serious love/hate relationship with this vehicle. Design and performance are great. Reliability is old-world. Trying to guess what electrical glitch will pop up next makes ownership exciting.

Brake Failure at 22,000 miles. GMC wants customer to pay for this despite that the car is still under warranty.

GMC already settled a class action law suit for brake issues on the Chevy Suburban. My experience indicates the problem STILL has not been solved. If your car vibrates, shakes, or pulls to the left or right during braking from freeway speeds down to a complete stop, then you have the problem. Brake repairs are expensive, and brake performance issues are very serious in regards to safety. Email me at Erktank@aol.com if you have this problem with your GMC Yukon or Suburban.