2001 GMC Yukon XL parking brake problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I also have had issues with the parking brake and abs. If more people complain maybe there will be action taken. I do have a fuel module recall that I hope is going to be corrected. There are some dealers that do not want to even correct your safety recall. I am having to travel an hour and a half…”
filed Jul 19, 2010
“2001 yukon xl parking brake inoperative. Dealer says normal wear and tear. But car is in excellent condition and I hardly ever use the parking brake. Normal brakes are still good at 68000 miles. Informed by several mechanics that this is a normal occurrence with this vehicle. This is a design flaw…”
filed Sep 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Parking Brake problems in other Yukon XL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Yukon XL | 8 | 8% |
| 2000 Yukon XL | 5 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 GMC Yukon XL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.