Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

Fitment confirmedReporter type: ManufacturerTIRESWHEELS

Relation to the target vehicle

The source's vehicle field includes the trim.

Model year: Match 2006 — Source vehicle field
Model: Match YUKON DENALI XL — Source vehicle field
Trim: Match Denali — Source vehicle field

What the manufacturer’s document says

03-03-10-007K ・ normal characteristic (no repair) ・ for GM vehicles in general

Applies to

Applies to 2022 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.
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2022 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks

Fault

Under certain circumstances a slight tire shake may be noticed within the first few miles/kilometers of operation.
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under certain circumstances, a customer may notice a slight tire shake within the first few miles/kilometers of vehicle operation.
Until the tires warm up a slight shake may be felt, but it should subside quickly.
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Until the tires warm up, a slight tire shake may be felt but should subside quickly.

Finding the cause

Possible causes

When parked overnight or for a period of time, the tires may set (flat spot) and need a few miles/kilometers to reach normal operating temperature.
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When parked overnight, or for a period of time, the tires may set (flat spot) and require a few miles/kilometers before heating up to their normal operating temperature.
Tires may be designed with a nylon overlay configuration to enhance integrity at high speeds.
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Tires may be designed with a nylon overlay configuration engineered to enhance the tire's integrity at high speeds.

Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

Before measuring tires on force variation equipment, drive the vehicle a minimum of 24 km (15 mi) to remove any flat spotting.
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MUST be driven a minimum of 24 km (15 mi) to ensure removal of any flat spotting

Correction

Caution

Do not attempt repairs or replace components for this temporary flat spotting condition.
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DEALERS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM ATTEMPTING REPAIRS OR REPLACING COMPONENTS for this temporary tire flat spotting condition.

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Stated content

Communication summary
本技術情報は、GM純正装着タイヤの振動、バランス、シェイク、フラットスポッティングに関する情報を販売店/整備士に提供するものである。 Machine translation (unreviewed)
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
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Source

Source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communications
Source reference: 10205738
Received by source: 2022-01-03
Incident date: Unknown

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