2001 GMC Yukon XL from North America - Comments

My mother owns 1999 Chevy Tahoe the seem SUV people just def-rt body The barks don't work at all the system I took it to a master me-ch at a collage and he side the Chevy put to smaller brakes in the front. We were very baffled about this we were going to tow a trailer with this. It had the 5.7 liter vortec what ever that means nothing change in the engine at all sense the 1950's well exp fuel injection WHO My dad all way's love Chevy and ford, but now he the Truth about GM selling out to cheaper part's not like ford or dodge.

I own a 20000 gmc yukon. With emergency brake problems. Every year at inspection I have to have new em. bands installed. Cost approx $160.00 every year. Does anyone else have this problem. Also the inside front tires dish. The dealer said it is not the shockes. This started before the vehicle had 30,000 miles on it.

I have a 2001 Yukon and It has been a headache since day 1 also. At first it was the anti-lock brake issue which caused me to slide through an intersection and almost get into a wreck. The second issue was the leak in the drivers side floor. The third issue is the air conditioner only blowing on high not on low. The last problem is the air ride suspension sending false codes to computer.

My 2000 Chevy Suburban has been soaking the drivers front floor for the past few weeks. It didn't happen in snow or previous rain so I am leaning towards a/c drainage problem.

I have a '99 Suburban and I also have a very wet passenger side floor. I think it may be the air conditioning since I saw no water dripping down to the ground after a 60 mile ride in 93 degree heat the other day, but I now have a very wet passenger carpet. Nothing like the smell of wet carpet greeting you in the morning! Does anyone have an idea of how to clear the air conditioning drain?

I own a 2000 Gmc yukon XL, the new body style. I was working fine until it reached 80,000 miles. I had to change all 4 rotors, the emergency brakes, the 4 shocks, the exhaust, the rear diff, and now the fuel pump. The car also guzzles gas. My passenger side flooring is always wet and the AC still blows even when the switch is off. Also the OnStar does not work and the Service four wheel drive light comes on all of the time. This car is always dealer serviced and Brakes and oil change done every 3,000 miles. The truck looks brand new, but has all of these issues. GMC sucks.

We have a 2002 Yukon XL with a leak problem that soaks the driver's side front and rear carpets whenever there are heavy rains. I am talking SOPPING WET carpet, dirty water and a mildew/mold smelling family car. After trying for 6 months to find the problem (asked 1 dealer, 1 Goodyear shop & 1 independent shop) I finally bought a de-humidifier on Craigslist to put in the car at night. DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM: GM Service Bulletin 03-08-57-001B. For Yukon XL, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Avalanche, Escalade ESV, years 2002-2004. "Rear wheelhouse may not be sealed properly", "A horizontal seam on the forward surface of the rear fender wells may be partially covered with undercoating. Potential exists for water to enter the seam along its entire length, particularly in the area of the radius behind the outer wheelhouse molding." GM recommends a particular sealant, "Medium Body Seam Sealing Compound Urethane, GM P/N 12378501". First complained while under GM extended warranty, documented. Leaks not covered under warranty! We have loved this truck. Still on the original brakes at 104K. Great vehicle. Waxed with Meguire's since new. Very disappointed and mad now. Sealing the leak areas, putting in new interior this week. Need both front and rear molded kits. Very expensive. Not happy.

I have a 2001 Yukon XL, it has 115,000 miles. I am having air conditioning problems, it started with a rattle noise, it actually sounded like a fan blade was spinning while a stick was hitting the blades. At first the a/c only worked on the highway at accelerated speeds and it would fail to maintain cool air at stop signs. Now it doesn't work at all, but the compressor does engage when I turn it on. Anyone knows what the problem is?

It sounds as though it just gave out. The not producing cold air part comes from the compressor and such, but the noise in the fan seems odd. Are you sure it wasnt the compressor making the noise, or the fan? Does the fan still run, or did it seize? When you say the A/C only works at highway speeds, that is generally referring to whether or not the A/C is producing cold air, rather than just blowing it. The different speeds points again to the compressor, as that is driven by belts which the speed varies with engine speed. It may have seized, and only the pullys are moving. Or, the bearings may have worn, and therefore the compressor isn't spinning as it should, instead it's just sitting there while everything else moves around it. I would say the noise you heard was from the bearings wearing out and becoming loose and engaging and disengaging, rattling and what not, or it could be the compressor its self. The only way to know is to have it tested at a mechanic. Either way, if it is something to do with the unit, it will most likely need to be replaced.

I bought a used 2004 Suburban LT with 23K miles 2 weeks ago. We have had 2 heavy rains since then and after each one, water is leaking from the overhead console where the reading lamps, sunroof switch, and rear AC controls are housed. In addition, the headliner in front of this housing and above the rear-view mirror is soaked and dripping onto the dashboard. I have taken down the housing to empty it of the 1/4 cup of water sitting in it. Dealer does not know how water is getting in. Does anyone have any insight to this problem?

I have a 2003 Suburban Z-71, 150,000 miles. Had one problem fixed under warranty (dashboard sender bad, speedometer quit working). Otherwise happy until very recently.

We have continuously wet carpet in very back passenger side. I'm pretty sure it's an A/C drainage problem, as it got worse without accompanying rain.

How can I fix this?

Thanks.

I purchased a used 2004 Yukon XL a little over a year ago. Today while leaving my subdivision the vehicle stalled while driving. I have read several forums where people have complained about the same thing, but no one knows the cause of the problem. Can anyone here help?

The problem with the rattling fan blade sound in your suburban when the A/C is on is due to a failing clutch in the A/C compressor. You can replace the clutch alone or better yet replace the Compressor/clutch assembly yourself if you have the equipment to do it. The reason I know this is because I just had this happen with my 2002 suburban and had it replaced. The problem is now resolved and it cost me just $340

2002 Yukon XL bought new and only owner. I am researching this problem with the AC making a noise and I described it to the dealer service just as you did. A stick stuck in a fan blade. They have had it off and on four days and have replaced many parts, all under warranty so far. Thanks for posting problems and resolutions. I picked it up today and agreed to turn it back in on Monday. I have until August 23rd on my warranty so I hope they take this advice. Thanks again and good luck.

2000 GMC 1500 extend cab short bed 5.3 liter. With 15,000 miles on truck I was told by GMC technician that rust was getting heavy on the rotors and that GM was having to replace rotors on some of their trucks due to this problem. I told the dealership what the tech. said. They POO POO it and said they couldn't do anything about it right now. 30000 miles on truck now and the brakes gave out. Had to pull into the median strip to avoid a collision. 1,500 miles from home and I had to get 4 NEW ROTORS from GMC dealership at a cost of 1,140.00. Out of warranty now. Rotors could not be turn down due to the bad metal. Filed a report with GMC for reimbursement since I complained about them at 15,000 on the truck. Waited a whole year. Finally I called. It seems my file got lost in the system. Got a new file no. and it just keeps going on and on. But that's the Mr GOOD-WRENCH service. Than they want to know why people are going to other manufactures. Is there help on the way?