GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:NoiseWarning lightVibration or shudderLeakShifting faultLoss of engine power, no accelerationGauge or instrument faultStalls or shuts off
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How it is said to have ended
- says it came back2
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-05-21
Throttle Position Sensor Cover Replacement
1Fault
- Loss of engine power, no acceleration
- Warning light
- Check engine / Service Engine Soon
- Reduced Engine Power
- P2135
- P1516
- P2101
- P2176
- The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with a Reduced Engine Power message displayed.
- A scan tool may show DTC P2135: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The condition may be caused by the difference between TP Sensor 1 and TP Sensor 2 exceeding a calibrated value for more than 2 seconds.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- After installing the new cover, if the scan tool TP Sensor 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter displays Disagree, replace the throttle body assembly.
- If DTC P1516, P2101 and/or P2176 are set, replace the throttle body.
3Correction
Repair
- Clean the throttle body bore and throttle plate with a clean shop towel and GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626 (in Canada, P/N 993026), or ACDelco Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner, P/N 88861803, or an equivalent product.
- Remove the old TP sensor cover from the throttle body: grasp the cover, carefully lift it up and separate it from the throttle body.
- Tighten the throttle body fasteners to 89 lb in (= 10.1 N·m) (the text prints the metric value as "10 Y").
- Reprogram the ECM using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibration available on TIS2WEB.
- Perform the Throttle Learn Reset Procedure.
Part numbers printed in the document
88861803Cleaner,Fuel Injector & Upper Engine Acdelco 16OzLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
Replaced by: 19355198as stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
The numbers are as the document prints them. The name and the replacing number are what the pages of GMPartsGiant, a reseller of genuine parts and not GM, state. Aftermarket equivalents are not checked here (the links only search by number). Confirm the fit for the vehicle (VIN) before ordering.
Parts
- Part number 19259452, Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Cover, quantity 1.
Part numbers printed in the document
19259452Sensor Kit,Throttle PositionLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
No successor statedas stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
The numbers are as the document prints them. The name and the replacing number are what the pages of GMPartsGiant, a reseller of genuine parts and not GM, state. Aftermarket equivalents are not checked here (the links only search by number). Confirm the fit for the vehicle (VIN) before ordering.
Caution
- Do not replace the throttle body; follow the procedure in the bulletin instead.
- If the throttle body is dropped at any time during the procedure, abort the procedure and replace it with a new throttle body assembly.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The Yukon entries are 2008-2011 GMC Canyon, Savana, Sierra, Sierra Denali and Yukon models (note: earlier Yukon model years are not listed).
- Condition:The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with a Reduced Engine Power message displayed.
- Condition:A scan tool may show DTC P2135: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History.
- Cause:The condition may be caused by the difference between TP Sensor 1 and TP Sensor 2 exceeding a calibrated value for more than 2 seconds.
- Caution:Do not replace the throttle body; follow the procedure in the bulletin instead.
- Repair:Clean the throttle body bore and throttle plate with a clean shop towel and GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626 (in Canada, P/N 993026), or ACDelco Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner, P/N 88861803, or an equivalent product.
- Repair:Remove the old TP sensor cover from the throttle body: grasp the cover, carefully lift it up and separate it from the throttle body.
- Caution:If the throttle body is dropped at any time during the procedure, abort the procedure and replace it with a new throttle body assembly.
- Confirm:After installing the new cover, if the scan tool TP Sensor 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter displays Disagree, replace the throttle body assembly.
- Confirm:If DTC P1516, P2101 and/or P2176 are set, replace the throttle body.
- Repair:Tighten the throttle body fasteners to 89 lb in (= 10.1 N·m) (the text prints the metric value as "10 Y").
- Repair:Reprogram the ECM using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibration available on TIS2WEB.
- Repair:Perform the Throttle Learn Reset Procedure.
- Parts:Part number 19259452, Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Cover, quantity 1.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2017-08-28
Reduced engine power warning and deceleration while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH (= 80.5 km/h), THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT DECELERATION AND THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.
- Inspection
- THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP, SPARK PLUGS, TRANSMISSION, AND ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
- Outcome
- THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2009-06-02
Intermittent MIL/DTC P2138 with Reduced Engine Power
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/11. *PE UPDATED 2/3/16. *PE
ENGINE1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2014-07-23
Vehicle decelerated and stalled with reduced engine power indicator illuminated
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED. (1 more)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2023-09-26
Normal Transmission Shift and Throttle Response Delay
1Fault
- A sag or hesitation may be noticed when coasting at low speeds of less than 24 km/h (15 mph) with a closed throttle and then aggressively applying the throttle.
- With an automatic transmission, after a hard complete stop with a closed throttle immediately followed by an aggressive throttle opening, the downshifts may not be completed by the time the throttle is opened.
- A sag or hesitation may also be noticed while cruising at highway speeds and then aggressively increasing the throttle, forcing a down-shift.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- In this maneuver the throttle blade is opened slowly for up to 0.7 seconds, even though the accelerator is applied aggressively, to help minimize driveline lash and clunking.
- As a result, approximately 0.5 seconds of zero torque may be commanded to allow the shift to first gear to occur.
3Correction
Caution
- All of these conditions are a result of Torque Management and should be considered normal; no repairs should be attempted.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:GM passenger cars and trucks, model years 2000 to 2024.
- Condition:A sag or hesitation may be noticed when coasting at low speeds of less than 24 km/h (15 mph) with a closed throttle and then aggressively applying the throttle.
- Cause:In this maneuver the throttle blade is opened slowly for up to 0.7 seconds, even though the accelerator is applied aggressively, to help minimize driveline lash and clunking.
- Condition:With an automatic transmission, after a hard complete stop with a closed throttle immediately followed by an aggressive throttle opening, the downshifts may not be completed by the time the throttle is opened.
- Cause:As a result, approximately 0.5 seconds of zero torque may be commanded to allow the shift to first gear to occur.
- Condition:A sag or hesitation may also be noticed while cruising at highway speeds and then aggressively increasing the throttle, forcing a down-shift.
- Caution:All of these conditions are a result of Torque Management and should be considered normal; no repairs should be attempted.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
POWER TRAIN1
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2016-04-09
Accelerator stops working during acceleration
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR ANYTIME WHEN TRAVELING BETWEEN 1- 2-3RD GEARS, THE ACCELERATOR WILL SUDDENLY STOP WORKING AND THE "TRACTION ACTIVE" LIGHT WILL COME ON. (4 more)
- Remedy
- TO DATE, NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
- Consequence
- THE SCARY THING ABOUT THIS IS THAT WHEN YOU ARE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND OTHER CARS ARE ACCELERATING BEHIND YOU, THEY DON'T ANTICIPATE THAT YOU WILL STOP ACCELERATING (THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT COME ON), THEREFORE, THEY ALMOST REAR END ME.

