GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:NoiseVibration or shudderLeakGauge or instrument faultSteering effort changeLoss of engine power, no accelerationReduced brakingAir conditioning or heater
Record by record
10 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.
Symptom
Component named as the cause
Work done
How it is said to have ended
- says it came back3
- says it did not fix it2
- result not stated8
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.
Read the records one by one (10)
Known issuesSteering intermediate shaft clunk1
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-11-20
Rattle noise and vibration during sharp turns
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Read the sentences of the record
- Fault
- WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN, THE DRIVER HEARD A RATTLE NOISE AND VIBRATION. (1 more)
STEERING6
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-08-01
Multiple chassis problems: front end vibration and others
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- AFTER THE NEAR MISS, I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER STEERING, ONLY TO THE RIGHT.
- Remedy
- IN THE PAST, GM SERVICE HAS ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BALANCED WHEELS, REPLACED TIRES, REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, AND REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR.
- Consequence
- I HAD A NEAR MISS AS THERE WAS TRAFFIC COMING FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS ON A ROAD WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH (= 72.4 km/h).
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-08-01
Intermittent loss of power steering and front-end vibration at highway speeds
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- AFTER THE NEAR MISS, I REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD LOST POWER STEERING, ONLY TO THE RIGHT.
- Remedy
- IN THE PAST, GM SERVICE HAS ALIGNED THE FRONT END, BALANCED WHEELS, REPLACED TIRES, REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, AND REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR.
- Consequence
- I HAD A NEAR MISS AS THERE WAS TRAFFIC COMING FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS ON A ROAD WITH A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 45 MPH (= 72.4 km/h).
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-21
Steering Assist or Shudder During Low-Speed Maneuvers
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT
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- Remedy
- LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *TT
Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-05-03
Steering Assist or Shudder During Parking Lot Maneuvers
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
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- Remedy
- LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-01-04
Steering shaft loose and noisy, steering difficult and shaking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- IT WAS LOOSE WHICH MADE THE STEERING DIFFICULT AT TIMES. (2 more)
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-12-10
Steering wheel shakes on turns with driveline noise and declining performance
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHENEVER MAKING A TURN, AND THERE IS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE. (1 more)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
Manufacturer communication2004–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2023-11-22
Vibration Analysis Worksheet Service Bulletin
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- When diagnosing vibration, use the worksheet together with the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure in the service information.
- Place the sensor where the vibration is felt: on the seat track for a seat complaint, on the steering column for a steering wheel complaint.
- Moving the sensor to other areas, look for the same Hz reading with the greatest amplitude.
- If a system balance was attempted and the vibration remains, check ring gear backlash at each tooth; readings should not vary more than 0.050 mm (0.002 in).
- Aluminum wheel/tire runout measured on the vehicle: maximum 0.030 in (.762 mm).
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2024 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Confirm:When diagnosing vibration, use the worksheet together with the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure in the service information.
- Confirm:Place the sensor where the vibration is felt: on the seat track for a seat complaint, on the steering column for a steering wheel complaint.
- Confirm:Moving the sensor to other areas, look for the same Hz reading with the greatest amplitude.
- Confirm:If a system balance was attempted and the vibration remains, check ring gear backlash at each tooth; readings should not vary more than 0.050 mm (0.002 in).
- Confirm:Aluminum wheel/tire runout measured on the vehicle: maximum 0.030 in (.762 mm).
- Confirm:Hub mounting surface runout: maximum 0.005 in (0.132 mm).
- Confirm:Wheel stud runout: maximum 0.010 in (0.254 mm).
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
Owner complaint2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-12-05
Clunking noise when turning wheel, vibration at 65 MPH and more
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- 2006 YUKON MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL, VIBRATION IS ALSO NOTICED WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH (= 104.6 km/h). (5 more)
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED AND THEY REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHICH THEY CLAIMED WAS DEFECTIVE FROM THE FACTORY. (5 more)
- Inspection
- THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (1 more)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-03-12
Engine stalls while moving slowly in parking lot, twice in 3 months
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THIS IS THE 2ND OCCURRENCE OF THE SAME INCIDENT IN 3 MONTHS. (2 more)
- Consequence
- WITHOUT POWER, STEERING IS IMPAIRED OR IMPOSSIBLE.

