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2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

19

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Yukon Xl 1500 years?

Yukon Xl 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted87 complaints2000: 19 complaints2001: 33 complaints2002: 26 complaints2003: 87 complaints2004: 46 complaints2005: 33 complaints2006: 6 complaints2007: 85 complaints2008: 27 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 16 complaints2012: 6 complaints
Yukon Xl 1500 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes947%
Transmission316%
Fuel System211%
Airbags211%
Steering15%
Body & Structure15%
Tires & Wheels15%

Does the 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06E043000Fuel SystemMay 19, 2006 · 88,303 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

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).

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED WHEN SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 5 MPH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED BADLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SERVICE. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, SO THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ABS SYSTEM WAS DISCONNECTED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 6, 2006

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · November 5, 2017 · crash

“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.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · November 5, 2017 · crash

“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. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 12, 2008

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · November 11, 2008

2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 — common questions

Is the 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 reliable?

The record is thin — 19 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2000 Yukon Xl 1500 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (9 complaints), transmission (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints).

Does the 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 GMC Yukon Xl 1500. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Yukon Xl 1500 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Yukon Xl 1500 years to avoid are 2003, 2007, 2004. The cleanest record among Yukon Xl 1500 years belongs to 2012.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.