Source reference 2003-03-01

Manufacturer communication — 2003 GMC YUKON

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What the manufacturer’s document says

normal characteristic (no repair) ・ names this vehicle

Applies to

The condition affects some 2003 Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, Sierra, Yukon, Denali, Escalade and EXT vehicles.
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This condition affects some 2003 Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, Sierra, Yukon, Denali, Escalade, and EXT vehicles.

Fault

A buzz that can be heard and felt comes from the accelerator pedal area on the first acceleration after starting, only the first time the vehicle reaches approximately 10 mph (16 kph).
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Owners may experience a buzz noise which can be heard and felt, from the accelerator pedal area on the first acceleration after starting the vehicle. It will occur only the first time the vehicle reaches approximately 10 mph (16 kph) after start-up.
It does not occur again until the key is cycled off then on, and it may coincide with the 1-2 shift of the automatic transmission.
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It will not occur again until the key is cycled off then on. Based on the driving habits of the owner, the condition may occur at approximately the same time as the 1-2 shift of the automatic transmission.

Finding the cause

Possible causes

The noise is the Supplemental Brake Assist (SBA) performing a self-test; the SBA, mounted to the brake vacuum booster canister, is new for 2003 and supplies vacuum to the brake booster if vacuum is low or lost.
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This noise is caused by the Supplemental Brake Assist (SBA) performing a self-test. The SBA, which is mounted to the brake vacuum booster canister, is new for 2003 and provides vacuum for the brake booster in case of low vacuum or vacuum loss.

Correction

Caution

This is a normal condition and no repair should be attempted.
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This is a normal condition and no repair attempts should be made.
The SBA is used only on vehicles with vacuum brake boosters, not on vehicles with Hydra-Boost brake systems.
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The SBA is used only on vehicles equipped with vacuum brake boosters and is not used on vehicles equipped with Hydra-Boost brake systems.

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Stated content

Communication summary
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Accelerator Pedal Buzz and Vibration This condition affects some 2003 Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche, Sierra, Yukon, Denali, Escalade, and EXT vehicles. Owners may experience a buzz noise which can be heard and felt, from the accelerator pedal area on the first acceleration after starting the vehicle. It will occur only the first time the vehicle reaches approximately 10 mph (16 kph) after start-up. It will not occur again until the key is cycled off then on. Based on the driving habits of the owner, the condition may occur at approximately the same time as the 1-2 shift of the automatic transmission. This noise is caused by the Supplemental Brake Assist (SBA) performing a self-test. The SBA, which is mounted to the brake vacuum booster canister, is new for 2003 and provides vacuum for the brake booster in case of low vacuum or vacuum loss. This is a normal condition and no repair attempts should be made. The SBA is used only on vehicles equipped with vacuum brake boosters and is not used on vehicles equipped with Hydra-Boost brake systems.
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Source

Source: GM TechLink
Source reference: 2003-03-01
Received by source: 2003-03-01
Incident date: Unknown

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