2001 GMC Yukon XL Review
Fuel Economy
12 - 14 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Although it's no longer the biggest sport ute on the block, the all new Yukon XL is easily the best combination of size, power and comfort in a full size SUV.
Pros
Unmatched interior space, strong V8-engine lineup, extensive list of available features, standard all-wheel drive on Denali XL, luxurious interior.
Cons
Interior fit-and-finish concerns, standard Yukon XL still too similar to the Chevy Suburban.
What's New for 2001
The Yukon XL gets a new top-of-the-line engine in addition to more horsepower for the 6.0-liter V8. Debuting this year is the Yukon Denali XL, which gets a new engine along with standard all-wheel drive and a host of other new features designed to elevate the top-of-the-line GMC above and beyond its more basic Yukon cousin.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Dream Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLE 2WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I Love this SUV & would never get rid of it if it werent for gas prices. One of the most comfortable & reliable cars ever. Love it! Love it! I always feel safe in it and it is the best on trips! Only had one problem with a fuel pump at the very beginning & had to replace it, but factory refunded my money. Also the emergency brake sticks & have had it in several times for that. Otherwise I really love this SUV!
Favorite Features
Comfort & safety. I like being higher up off the ground. It really feels safer being higher off the ground than a car. Rides like a dream!
Suggested Improvements
Back seat, when you swing around to get out is very difficult to get legs & feet out comfortably. Desperately needs some improvement on the space to get out.
Worst SUV ever
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Worst vehicle I have ever bought. Spent a lot of money on this truck. This SUV slips way too much in snow even with 4wd on. I changed the battery on this truck twice, brakes were horrible they couldn't be fixed, and power for this beast needs to be improved. GM dissapointed me. GMC you just fell in the same class as a Ford.
Favorite Features
Comfort
Suggested Improvements
Too many to list
3/4 ton Yukon XL w/ a 496 V8!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500 SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Interior is awesome, but I have leather. It's hot/cold and your butt doesn't stay in place, it 's slick. Build quality is amazing. Was hit from behind at 35mph (I was at a dead stop) and 1/2 ton Toyota's front end was nearly non existant. My bumper had a slight dent. These are tanks! The transmission slips once in a great while. GM needs to work on that problem. No breakdowns.
Favorite Features
Wide, plush interior with lots of elbow room and towability. Can outrun just about anything on the road (not that I ever would, but nice to know I can).
Suggested Improvements
Offer cloth in high end trim models. Some of us despise everything about leather. Also, make a seat where the curved sides of the seat deflate, so it's flat across the back of the seat.
Think Twice About GMC
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Review
My first American vehicle will be my last. We bought this vehicle to tow a camper. We sold the camper so we can get rid of the Yukon before it breaks again. At just over 40,000, I spent nearly $2,000 replacing the motor that controls the 4x4 system. Wait, not only did the motor go out but so did the buttons on the control panel. Although I live in Colorado and do use the 4x4 features, I shouldn't have to spend $2K on a $40K vehicle to replace something that isn't used all that often. If you need room, this vehicle definately has room. I can haul 8 skiers, put their goods in the back and put skis and boards on the roof in a ski box. It takes 8 skiers to pay for the gas.
Favorite Features
Space. Good looking compared to newer models
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage. Build a more reliable vehicle overall
Beware of front differential bearings
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2001 GMC Yukon XL Denali AWD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Review
After a defect plagued experience with a new 1996 Suburban, I was pleased with the performance/reliability of the 2001 Yukon XL Denali I traded-in for, until hitting 60,000 miles and having the front differential bearings "come apart", according to the dealer; as if that were something I should've expected after 60,000 miles! If you are foolish enough to buy a big GMC SUV make sure you trade it in before warranty expires!
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