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2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500: problems, recalls and reliability

1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2006

1
recalls
15
owner complaints
0
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Yukon XL 1500 years (#8 of 8 by complaints, age-adjusted)No fire reports

Common problems

Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 15 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)7 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)2 complaints
Service Brakes, Electric (brakes)1 complaint
Service Brakes (brakes)1 complaint
Tires1 complaint
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1 complaint
On 11/5/17 my 2004 gmc yukon xl was involved in a severe collision where my truck hit another vehicle both vehicles were doing 55+ mph. My front end took all my damage. Not one airbag went off in my truck.Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2017
After getting cut off and having to make a panic stop the brake lines in my truck burst causing the pedal to go to the ground and offer no braking power. I then tried the emergency brake which also didn't work due to the burst lines. I was finally able to steer into the shoulder of the road and put the transmission into a lower gear to slow down before putting it into park at 25 mph and skidding to a stop. After getting home and doing research and learned of your investigation. Something needs to be done as I almost died. *trOwner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2014
Rigid brake line corroded and failed leading to greatly diminished braking capacity. This poses a safety hazard. I was told by the gm dealer I brought the truck to that all of the brake lines are severely corroded and need to be replaced. *trOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2011
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NHTSA campaign id number: 05v379000 pe05020 NHTSA action number: pe05020 component: service brakes, hydraulic:antilock potential number of units affected: 1,353,718 my 2000 yukon xl is having this problem. *trOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2011
1. Driving on well lighted interstate at 8:30 pm going 60 mph when right rear tire sidewall blewout ripping 360 degrees around outer edge of sidewall. Was able to pull off safely and change tire. *trOwner report · Tires · Sep 2010
My father in law was involved in an accident while driving my husband and my car. The car was totaled in the accident and he fractured his neck and broke some ribs. None of the airbags deployed. *trOwner report · Air Bags · Jan 2010
Unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation which results in increased stopping distance during low speed brake application. The first experience almost resulted in rear-end crash into a vehicle ahead. I took the truck to a gm dealership (malouf gm) on 11/06/09 and was told that there is no open recall (they reportedly fixed the problem on 11/01/2001). For them to check if my complaint is relative to the earlier recall, there would be a cost to me out of pocket. This problem persists and occurs intermittently. *trOwner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Oct 2009
ABS brakes activating on dry roads at slow speeds just before stopping. This originally started several years ago but was fixed under NHTSA recall 05v379000 dated 8/3/05. The problem is back in our car just a couple years later. Same problem and now the gm dealer says it won't be covered by the recall. We've had a couple close calls entering our garage as we're just about to stop and the ABS goes off extending our stopping distance. *trOwner report · Service Brakes, Electric · Jul 2009
Making 3-point turn on dirt road, power steering failed. Upon inspection at repair shop, found that shaft on power steering pump had fractured. Required replacement of power steering pump. This corresponds to NHTSA campaign id number 05v005000 and NHTSA action number ea04012, although gmc has told me that my VIN is not included. It should be. *trOwner report · Steering · Nov 2008
I kept smelling fuel fumes. The yukon will not start. I started looking up recalls on the site and found one. NHTSA campaign id: 05v155000. Component: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump. *trOwner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Sep 2008

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Recalls - 1 campaign

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE06E043000 · May 2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 reliable?

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 have open recalls?

1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.