GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Seat beltAir bag did not deployWarning lightNoiseSeat or seat heaterShifting fault
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22 records state a cause or a remedy. Each record is shown as short labels in the order fault → finding the cause → correction. Press a label to narrow to the records that state it.
A ribbon is as wide as the records that state both of its ends (only the commonest are drawn). A record that names several symptoms or components runs through each. Orange is records that say the fault came back or was not fixed. Results come from owners’ reports only; one that does not say is “result not stated”. None of this is a likelihood of a cause or a rate at which work succeeds.
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AIR BAGS11
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2020-01-09
Vehicle involved in rollover and frontal accident; airbag did not deploy
1Fault
NOT FOR SURE OF THE SPEED BUT IT WAS OOVER 50 MILES AN HOUR (= 80.5 km/h).
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- NOT FOR SURE OF THE SPEED BUT IT WAS OOVER 50 MILES AN HOUR (= 80.5 km/h).
- Consequence
- VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ONE FRONTAL CAR ACCIDENT.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2016-12-22
Airbags did not deploy in front-end collision at 50 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
- Consequence
- FRONT OF YUKON IMPACTED THE REAR OF OTHER VEHICLE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF YUKON. (1 more)
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2015-02-23
Air bags failed to deploy after collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.
- Consequence
- THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. (1 more)
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)
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-02-06
Front airbags did not deploy in frontal collision at 45-50 mph
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- THE IMPACT SMASHED IN THE DRIVER DOOR AND HOOD ALONG WITH OTHER DAMAGES.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2009-03-13
Air bags failed to deploy in crash at 55 mph
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH (= 88.5 km/h), THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (2 more)
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2006-03-17
Air bags did not deploy in frontal impact accident at 50 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A FRONTAL IMPACT ACCIDENT AT 50 MPH (= 80.5 km/h). (1 more)
- Consequence
- THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT. (1 more)
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-09-23
Air bags did not deploy upon impact with ditch and mailbox at 45 mph
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. (1 more)
- Consequence
- THE CONSUMER WENT THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD. (1 more)
Manufacturer communication2000–2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-21
SIR Light On Steady After Bulb Test with No DTCs
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
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- Remedy
- SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2002-11-14
Airbags did not deploy in head-on collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH ANOTHER SUV ("T-BONE").
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-10-25
Airbags did not deploy in crash at 50 MPH on wet road
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- NONE OF THE VEHICLES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.
- Consequence
- VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.
SEAT BELTS9
Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2017-08-15
Seat belt buckle operation and warning light issues
1Fault
- Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
3Correction
Repair
- If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
Caution
- Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:2016 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
- Cause:Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
- Caution:Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- Confirm:Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
- Repair:If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- Repair:If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
- Caution:This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2011-06-14
Seat Belt Buckle Latch and Release Issues
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE
Manufacturer communication2001–2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-11-20
Second Row Seatbelt Rattle Noise
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT. *SLC
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- Remedy
- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT. *SLC
Manufacturer communication2000–2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-10-25
Front Seat Belt Retractor and Buckle Replacement Information
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE USAGE. *TT
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 complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-12-08
Rear passenger seatbelt retracting lock not working properly with child safety seat
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THERE WERE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE'S REAR PASSENGER SEATBELT. (1 more)
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 complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-02-02
Head liner plugs missing and seat belt bolt loose during braking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS2
Recall2000–2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-09-20
Second row folding head restraint pinch points recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles equipped with rearward folding head restraints on the second row seats. Two potential pinch points exist on each of the folding head restraints when the head restraint(s) are folded rearward as the seatback is folded down. If a person were to insert their finger(s) into the pinch point when the head restraint folds, it could trap and pinch the finger(s) causing injury. Correction: Dealers will install protective covers over the pinch points.
Recall2001–2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-04-11
Seat Belt Retractor Sensor Inoperative Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction update: None required as no effect on vehicle safety. See recall 04-158.
5 owner complaints have no classified sentences yet, so their causes and repairs are not picked out. Their text is in the list of records.

