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2001 GMC Yukon XL

5 recalls Risk Grade: B Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #05V379000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The ABS system in your vehicle uses sensors to prevent wheels from locking up during hard braking. In certain conditions, the sensor on your truck or SUV might get corroded, causing the ABS to activate unnecessarily.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience longer stopping distances, especially when braking at low speeds. This could lead to a crash, especially in situations where you need to stop quickly, like on a wet or snowy road.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will clean and protect the wheel speed sensor, and make sure it's working properly. They'll also check the sensor's signal to make sure it's sending accurate information. This service is free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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Critical #05V155000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The fuel pump wires in your truck or SUV are held together by a part called the fuel module reservoir assembly. This assembly may overheat and cause the wires to fail, which can lead to serious problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires fail, your fuel pump could shut down while you're driving, causing your engine to stall. In some cases, a hole could form in the wiring, allowing fuel to leak out of the tank and potentially cause a fire if you're near an ignition source.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the faulty wiring assembly with a new one, free of charge. They'll also install a new service kit to ensure everything is working properly. This repair is at no cost to you, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRE IS EXPOSED, THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WILL BLOW, DISABLING THE FUEL PUMP AND CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL OR NO-START CONDITION. IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS CONDUCTED TO THE PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR, A HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR MAY RESULT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED DURING THE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE. FUEL VAPOR AND IN SOME CASES LIQUID FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. ALSO IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT OR GROUND WIRE IS EXPOSED AND SHORTS TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER CARD WIRES, INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS MAY RESULT.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK, AND REMOVE THE MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES FROM THE TANK, AND INSTALL A NEW SERVICE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON MAY 25, 2005. THE OWNERS WERE RE-NOTIFIED ON OCTOBER 19, 2005, SINCE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
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High Priority #07E106000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:HUB

Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
What Happened
The hub assembly in your vehicle is a crucial part that connects the wheel to the steering system. The wheel hub assemblies in question are made by Federal-Mogul and have specific part numbers (515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060).
Risk if Unfixed
If the inboard retention nut in your hub assembly loosens, your wheel could separate from the vehicle while you're driving. This could cause a serious accident.
Free Fix
Federal-Mogul will replace the faulty hub assembly with a new one at no cost to you. You should contact them at 877-489-6659 to schedule the free repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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High Priority #01V159000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
The outboard seat belt retractors in your vehicle's 2nd and 3rd row seats have a small internal part that could crack over time. This part helps lock the seat belt in place.
Risk if Unfixed
If the crack gets worse, your seat belt might not lock when you need it to in a crash. This could lead to serious injury to you or your passengers.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the seat belts for you and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll also give you an inspection procedure to check the belts yourself, or you can schedule a free repair with your dealer.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
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Under Review #00V343000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a small plug in the rear wheelhouse that keeps exhaust gases from entering the passenger area. Unfortunately, some of these plugs are loose or missing on certain models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the plug is missing or loose, exhaust gases could leak into the passenger compartment, potentially causing serious health risks like illness, unconsciousness, or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check the plug and replace it with a new one if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE LOOSE OR MISSING REAR WHEELHOUSE PLUGS. UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, EXHAUST GASES CAN FLOW FORWARD AND ACCUMULATE IN THE REAR WHEELHOUSE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.
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Browse by Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other GMC Yukon XL Years

2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
5 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
4 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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