GMC Yukon 2000–2006
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2017-08-15
Premature Catalytic Converter Failures – Inspection and Repair
1Fault
- The catalytic converter has come apart, or DTC P0420 and/or P0430 has set.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If the converter has failed for no apparent reason, inspect for a poor crimp at the ignition coil ground terminal on the engine block for the affected bank.
- Inspect the ground for corrosion or damage at the terminal ring, fasteners and grounding surfaces.
3Correction
Repair
- If no corrosion or damage is found, tighten the ground bolt to the proper torque.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2016 and prior GM cars and gasoline-powered light duty and HD trucks.
- Condition:The catalytic converter has come apart, or DTC P0420 and/or P0430 has set.
- Confirm:If the converter has failed for no apparent reason, inspect for a poor crimp at the ignition coil ground terminal on the engine block for the affected bank.
- Confirm:Inspect the ground for corrosion or damage at the terminal ring, fasteners and grounding surfaces.
- Repair:If no corrosion or damage is found, tighten the ground bolt to the proper torque.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.

