GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Seat beltNoiseShifting faultWarning lightPower window
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How it is said to have ended
- says it came back1
- result not stated1
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Known issuesRear door window inoperative (motor replacement)2
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-01-09
Rear power windows failed and driver seatbelt locking issue
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Rear door window inoperative (motor replacement)Repair
- For an inoperative rear door window, the correction is to replace the affected motor and inspect the opposite motor.
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- Fault
- BOTH REAR POWER WINDOWS FAILED IN UP POSITION. (1 more)
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-01-03
Multiple defects: inoperable rear windows, seat belt issues, transmission, suspension and more
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- REAR WINDOWS INOPERABLE 3 TIMES/RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKS UP, HAVE TO UNBELT TO GET SLACK SO PASSENGERS RELUCTANT TO USE BELT/TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE FINDING FIRST GEAR/REAR END HUMS/FRONT END FEELS "LOOSE" AFTER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED TWICE/TIRES SQUEAL AT VERY LOW SPEEDS/ACCEL PEDAL STUCK TO FLOOR, THEN STARTED COMING APART/AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON UNTIL 3RD REPAIR/LEATHER SEATS SPLIT AT SEAM, REPAIRS SLOPPY.
Known issues2nd row center seat belt routing (lap belt fit) - recall 05V-1631
Recall2003–2005 GMC YUKON ・ —
2nd Row Center Seat Belt Routing Recall
1Fault
- The seat loop at the second row center seating position may make it hard to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the occupant's hips; in an accident a lap belt that is not low and snug on the hips may not restrain the occupant properly and could raise the risk of abdominal injury.
- GM states it is not aware of any incident in which this condition has been alleged to have caused or contributed to an occupant injury.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The 3-point belt for this seating position was designed and validated for the 2003 model year GMT800 utilities and crew cab pick-ups without a loop on the seat around the lap belt webbing.
3Correction
Repair
- Dealers eliminate the seat loop by removing the safety belt from the loop and stitching the loop closed.
- Remove the nut retaining the rear center seat's lower seat belt anchor.
- Remove the belt from the seat loop on the front of the seat back cushion.
- Route the belt outside the seat loop and install it on the lower anchor stud, making sure the belt is not twisted.
- Install the retaining nut to the anchor stud and tighten it to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
Parts
- Obtained locally: upholstery thread of a matching color and an upholstery needle (size 16 recommended), 1 each per vehicle.
Caution
- A later dealer message reports that some technicians complete the repair with a sewing awl instead of a needle.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The recall covers certain 2003-2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado Crew Cab, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Yukon, Yukon XL; and 2004-2005 HUMMER H2 vehicles built within the listed VIN breakpoints.
- Condition:The seat loop at the second row center seating position may make it hard to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the occupant's hips; in an accident a lap belt that is not low and snug on the hips may not restrain the occupant properly and could raise the risk of abdominal injury.
- Cause:The 3-point belt for this seating position was designed and validated for the 2003 model year GMT800 utilities and crew cab pick-ups without a loop on the seat around the lap belt webbing.
- Condition:GM states it is not aware of any incident in which this condition has been alleged to have caused or contributed to an occupant injury.
- Repair:Dealers eliminate the seat loop by removing the safety belt from the loop and stitching the loop closed.
- Parts:Obtained locally: upholstery thread of a matching color and an upholstery needle (size 16 recommended), 1 each per vehicle.
- Repair:Remove the nut retaining the rear center seat's lower seat belt anchor.
- Repair:Remove the belt from the seat loop on the front of the seat back cushion.
- Repair:Route the belt outside the seat loop and install it on the lower anchor stud, making sure the belt is not twisted.
- Repair:Install the retaining nut to the anchor stud and tighten it to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Repair:Sew the retaining loop closed in the center with upholstery thread and needle (size 16 recommended), using a minimum of four complete loops of thread.
- Caution:A later dealer message reports that some technicians complete the repair with a sewing awl instead of a needle.
- Cause
- ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
- Consequence
- A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
SEAT BELTS16
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-09-12
Seat belt did not hold during accident
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- THE CONSUMER RECEIVED SOME BRUISING.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-10-30
Front seat belts lock in position
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK IN POSITION TO ANY TYPE OF MOVEMENT.
- Remedy
- SEAT BELTS WERE REPLACED ONCE BEFORE FOR THE SAME EXACT THING. *AK *ET
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-06-04
Front passenger seat belt continually locks and tightens
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Inspection
- *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT. *YH
- Consequence
- THIS TIGHTENING OF PASSENGER RESTRAINTS COULD RESULT IN RESTRICTED BREATHING, AND SEVERE DISCOMFORT.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2022-08-01
Front passenger seatbelt locks up after being put on
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- Front passenger seatbelt has always locked up after being put on, which does not allow the passenger the ability to move more than a couple of inches at best.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-04-24
Rear middle seat belt not maintaining tension, slipping
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-08-11
Seat belt locks and does not release during operation
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE RIDING AS A PASSENGER IN FRONT OR BACK WHEN MOVING FORWARD OR THE BRAKES ARE PRESSED THE SEAT BELT WILL LOCK AND WILL NOT RELEASE.
- Inspection
- THE SERVICE DEALER STATED THE SEAT BELTS WERE WORKING PROPERLY.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-02-11
Passenger front seat belt locks permanently when fastened
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THERE WAS A DESIGN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT BELT, WHEN THE SEAT BELT WAS FASTENED, IT LOCKED PERMANENTLY, AND DID NOT ALLOW THE PASSENGER TO MOVE FOWARD. *JB *JB
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-10-17
Third row middle passenger seat belt will not pull out
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-07-11
Passenger seat belt locks up during movement and does not unlock until buckle is released
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- WHEN SITTING IN PASSENGER'S SEAT AND USING SEAT BELT, SEAT BELT WILL START TO LOCK UP ONCE CONSUMER MOVES, AND WILL NOT UNLOCK UNTIL CONSUMER UNLOCKS THE BUCKLE.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-03-20
Passenger safety belt locking mechanism too sensitive
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- PASSENGER SAFETY BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, LOCKING MECHANISM IS TOO SENSITIVE.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-02-02
Head liner plugs missing and seat belt bolt loose during braking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-10-29
Passenger seat belt tightens or locks up during seat movement while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT WOULD TIGHTEN DOWN OR LOCK UP UPON MOVEMENT IN SEAT WHILE DRIVING.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-07-14
Passenger seat belt initial function inoperative
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- INITIA FUNCTION OF PASSSENGER SEAT BELT INOPERTIVE.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-07-12
Passenger side seat belt inertia release malfunctions
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-03-21
Middle lap seat belt for center seat loosens and will not lock at right angle
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- WHEN USING MIDDLE LAP SEAT BELT FOR CSS BELT WILL LOOSEN, AND WILL NOT LOCK IF IT IS POSITIONED AT A RIGHT ANGLE .
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-03-14
Front passenger seat belt continually retracts while vehicle is in motion
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY RETRACTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION PINNING THE PASSENGER TO THE SEAT.
AIR BAGS2
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-07-23
Vehicle rolled after overcorrecting to avoid deer
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- UNFORTUNATELY THE VEHICLE OVER CORRECTED AND WE ENDED UP ROLLING IT.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2013-09-18
Air bags and seat belt failed to deploy/secure in crash at 45 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO SECURE AS DESIGNED.
- Consequence
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH (= 72.4 km/h), HE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT. (1 more)
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS1
Recall2003–2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-25
2nd Row Centre Seat Belt Routing Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
4 owner complaints have no classified sentences yet, so their causes and repairs are not picked out. Their text is in the list of records.

