2001 GMC Yukon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

12 -14 City / 16 -17 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

275 -320

Seats

5 -9

Positive Owner Reviews

Ashlee S

It is very reliable and holds everything and everyone in fly family.

It is a great vehicle. It gets pretty good gas mileage around town great on the highway. It is has a lot of room for long trips and just moving stuff around. We also own a boat and it is great for hauling it.

Jason S

2001 GMC Yukon. 'The good, the bad, and the ugly.'

It is a strong running comfortable SUV. Great for families and towing. The main pros are that it is very comfortable to drive and has lots of towing power and capacity of up to 8700 pounds. The cons are it is a big greedy gas hog, and tends to have issues with engine noises and ticks, mainly coming from the belt assembly. Other than that it is a great running truck that can easily last up to 300,000 miles with proper preventative maintenance.

Yvonne D

That it is solid and dependable.

I love the size and that I am able to carry cargo such as hockey gear. The only thing I dislike would be gas mileage.

Edward L

I can carry 8 people in it and tow a trailer or boat as well.

Good dependable vehicle.the air doesn't work very well. Doesn't break down very often. Big enough to carry 8 people is a plus.

Sidney S

Why Yukon XL is a good choice when buying a truck.

I absolutely LOVE my Yukon XL. There is so much room for when we go on vacation, when we have all the little ones with us they all fit comfortably. Heated leather seats is a HUGE plus. The heat and air conditioning controls did have to be replaced but the truck Is over 10 years old so it's expected. Even with it being an older truck it's lasted a long time and never had any big issues just regular maintenance. Even with high mileage this truck continues to run like a champ! The older Yukon's are known to last for years! The motors in them are great!

Alan J

2001 Yukon XL SLT. Nearing 250,000 Miles and still a beast on the road. Love it.

My 2001 Yukon XL is an amazing vehicle. The 5.3L V8 engine is so solid. I have roughly 242,500 miles and the vehicle is still going strong... Some rust some leaks but what 18+ year old vehicle wouldn't have some of these things. The engine is unstoppable. I love this thing. So reliable, so powerful and so much fun. I wish today's vehicles were made like they used to be!

Derrick S

GMC Yukon better known as Smokey, reliable & loved it since day 1

This vehicle is great on gas especially for long trips, plenty of seating and the extra space in back helps provide room for large suitcases and other loose items. Has great sound system with 15 inch pull down TV. Has 4x4 auto which makes good with snow and muddy situations.

Brian E

Comforts of a Yukon xl slt.

It's great on gas, sturdy has been hit nut replaced the parts easy and looks just like before, lots of room for the family, plus shopping. Lots of hauling room and handles gravel roads well, perfect for family trips comfortable seats and if cool outside the sites have a heat button and a lumbar as will to help support the back.

Negative Owner Reviews

Reyna M

I feel very safe and secure driving my GMC with my 4 kids. I've had 2 car collisions and the truck suffered minor scratches, wild the other cars suffered terrible damage.

I like the body type of my GMC. I like that is very spacious. But I really hate the very back seats they are very uncomfortable. My kids hate seating on the back seats as well.

Julia M

Comfortable ride and roomy interior. Gas mileage not too efficient.

Size was ideal for large family and traveling. Family has downsized, and the cost to maintain is too much.

Brian L

Bad on gas mileage and replacement parts are expensive.

I like the spacious room inside also like the heated power seats and the dual climate control and the dual radio for the kids in the backseat. However I do not like the gas mileage its really bad on gas. Like the fact that it is four wheel drive.

Garcia G

My car is that it is very easy to be comfortable in and drive.

Is a family car and I love that of this car.. And other hand to maintain the car is to much. But is expensive on the gas money.

Rachel A

It big enough for me and my family.

Fuel pump went out, probably going to have to change out o2 sensors as well. Changes something that had to do with the evat, system as well. It's been a pain, since I've got it so hopefully i, get a break soon.

Kelsey H

Old but reliable would recommend.

Ole but reliable. Bought the car used was taken care of by previous owner. Has low miles. Have had some issues with the gas tank.

Judith M

It is serves our needs and is fun to drive. It is paid for.

I like that it has a lot of space and that it is powerful. I don't like that it is older and needs a lot of cosmetic work. It also uses a lot of fuel.

Hannah J

My van can save a lot of gasoline. Her motor v6.

I like that it has 8 seats. I like that it is got less than 200k miles. I dislike that it has a broken AC compressor. I dislike that it has ripped seats.

GMC Yukon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

SLE

275-285 HP 15-15 MPG 5-9 Seats

SLT

275-285 HP 15-15 MPG 5-8 Seats

Base

320 HP 14-14 MPG 7-8 Seats

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2001 GMC Yukon Owner Reviews

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Edward L on April 2, 2021

I can carry 8 people in it and tow a trailer or boat as well.

Good dependable vehicle.the air doesn't work very well. Doesn't break down very often. Big enough to carry 8 people is a plus.

Valerie Maddox M on March 31, 2021

By it being a older model car I still have heated seats.

Driving a GMC is great it has a v6 engine great pick up I prefer it over a new car it sometimes has heating issue but very reliable. Even in the winter month it fires right up.

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Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2001 GMC Yukon has an average owner rating of 4.43 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.47

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4.43

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4.39

Ranks #3 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 GMC Yukon has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Full Size SUVs.

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19 MPG

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17 MPG

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2001 GMC Yukon

16 MPG

Is The 2001 GMC Yukon A Good Car?

Yes it has been for me since I have gotten it have not had big trouble at all with it for a 18 year old Yukon it is still going strong

Sunny D.

I believe that a 2001 Yukon-xl is a great vehicle to drive around in it good on gas and it's fast and

cynthia C.

How Reliable Is The 2001 GMC Yukon?

We have only had trouble with the fuel filter when we first got it but we found one that has work the past 2 or 3 years now

Tony J.

The 2001 GMC Yukon-xl have no problem getting me to point a to point b and I can save on gas money and food

Kelsey L.

Is The 2001 GMC Yukon A Good Value?

I don't know how much one runs we got mine for 3000 from someone that just wanted the money but I think it as been worth it to my family

Jesse C.

The Yukon -xl cost me a2000 I brought it off Facebook shopping app and it is a great truck to drive

Matt V.

Frequently Asked Questions

2001 GMC Yukon: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2001 GMC Yukon has a recommended oil type of SAE 5W-30 synthetic that is used in all temperatures. The capacity for the Yukon iS6 quarts with a filter and the drain plug has 18 ft/lbs of torque. Oil is...

How much freon does the 2001 GMC Yukon take?

Answer: The 2001 GMC Yukon has a freon capacity of 48 ounces. It is recommended to use r-134a refrigerant. The air conditioning system in Your car needs freon to keep the cabin area cool. The cost of getting it...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety