GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightNoiseLeakGauge or instrument faultAir conditioning or heaterVibration or shudderLoss of engine power, no accelerationSeat belt
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SEAT BELTS17
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.
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- 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.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2016-08-26
Seat belt plastic surround defective, impedes latching and unlatching
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE PLASTIC SURROUND AROUND MY SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. (1 more)
- Cause
- THE TABS HOLDING THE PLASTIC SURROUND ARE TOO SMALL AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO FLEX AND JAM, OR THEY BREAK OFF AND INTERFERE WITH THE LATCH MECHANISM.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2013-04-15
Seat belts keep unbuckling and traction control activates unexpectedly
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI KEEP COMING UNBUCKLED. (1 more)
- Consequence
- IT'S ALMOST CAUSED A COUPLE OF ACCIDENTS.
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.
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 communication2000–2001 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2002-10-11
Second Row Seat Belt Retractor Locking Issue Service Notice
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE SECOND ROW SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK WHEN INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT. *TT
Manufacturer communication2000–2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-03-05
Child restraint seatbelt retraction on second row bench seat
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- ON SOME VEHICLES AS WELL AS CREW CAB PICK-UPS, CUSTOMERS USING A CHILD RESTRAINT ON THE SECOND ROW BENCH SEAT MAY COMMENT THAT EITHER OUTBOARD SEATBELT RETRACTOR, UPON RETRACTION, MAY APPEAR THAT THE BELT DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. *TT
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
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
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 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 complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2025-01-15
Third row seat attachment broken
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- The third row seat attachment from the seat to the frame has broken.
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 complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2007-08-07
Rear seat belts bind up and lock in position
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- HE STATED THAT THE REAR LAP BELTS WOULD BIND UP NEAR THE SHOULDER PANEL. (3 more)
- Inspection
- THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT A DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOULD BE PERFORMED.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-06-16
Middle row passenger seatbelt will not retract
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SEATBELT FOR THE MIDDLE ROW PASSENGER SEAT WOULD NOT RETRACT.
- Inspection
- THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE RETRACTOR WAS BROKEN AND THE SEATBELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
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 DENALI ・ 2004-08-02
Front passenger seat belt retractor locked up and would not release
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT RELEASE FOR MORE ROOM.
AIR BAGS9
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2022-03-21
Steering wheel seizure and brake failure at 80 MPH on interstate
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 MPH (= 128.7 km/h) in an interstate with her in the passenger seat and her two children in the rear seats, the steering wheel seized inadvertently and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. (1 more)
- Cause
- The contact stated that the police officer and the towing company advised that the accident may have been caused by damaged rear shocks.
- Consequence
- The contact stated as her husband was trying to regain control of the vehicle, the tires hit the pavement and the vehicle rolled over 7 times in a ditch, within 180 yards (= 164.6 m) and landed on its passenger side. (7 more)
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-06-19
Brake squealing noise; accident on wet roads due to brake failure
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
ADDITIONAL REPAIRS STILL NEED TO BE MADE TO BRAKES AND AIRBAGS.
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE BRAKES.
- Remedy
- ADDITIONAL REPAIRS STILL NEED TO BE MADE TO BRAKES AND AIRBAGS.
- Inspection
- DURING A NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE SQUEALING NOISE WAS NORMAL.
- Consequence
- ON APRIL 5TH, THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. (4 more)
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-11-09
Crash when another vehicle pulled out in front
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND NO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR WAS DONE.*AK
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- Fault
- WE WERE GOING 60+ MPH ON A 65 MPH (= 104.6 km/h) MARKED HIGHWAY. (1 more)
- Remedy
- VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED AND NO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR WAS DONE.*AK
- Consequence
- CRASH WITH A VEHICLE WHO PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF US. (3 more)
Owner complaint2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2015-10-06
Airbags did not deploy after vehicle hit tree
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
- Consequence
- HE WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT, AND THE VEHICLE RESTED AFTER HITING A TREE.
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)
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-03-13
Airbags did not deploy in T-bone collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- ALTHOUGH THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. (1 more)
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-08-26
Air bags did not deploy in frontal collision on residential street
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
- Consequence
- WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET CONSUMER FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. (2 more)
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").
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS3
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.
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.
Recall2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2001-05-23
2nd and 3rd Row Outboard Seat Belt Retractor Crack
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles have an internal component in the 2nd and 3rd row outboard seat belt retractor that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point where the seat belt would no longer lock. In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition. Correction: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections.
No component category2
Manufacturer communication2001–2002 GMC C/K UTILITY MODELS (YUKON) ・ 2001-11-01
Second row seat belt latch plate rattle prevention (bulletin 01-09-40-003)
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Bulletin 01-09-40-003, second row seat belt latch plate rattle prevention, applies to 2001-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models and the 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
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- Remedy
- Bulletins – October 2001 01-09-40-003; Second Row Seat Belt Latch Plate Rattle Prevention; 2001-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models, 2002 Cadillac Escalade
Manufacturer communication2000–2002 GMC C/K UTILITY MODELS (YUKON) ・ 2001-08-01
Replacement front seat belt retractor and buckle usage (bulletin 01-09-40-001)
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Bulletin 01-09-40-001, replacement front seat belt retractor and buckle usage, lists 1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models, 2000-02 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models and the 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
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- Remedy
- This review of service bulletins released through mid-July 01-09-40-001; Replacement Front Seat Belt Retractor and Buckle Usage; 1999-2002 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Pickup Models, 2000-02 Chevrolet and GMC C/K Utility Models, 2002 Cadillac Escalade
CHILD SEAT1
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-06-16
Rear seat belts fail to retract in 2000 GMC Yukons
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- REAR SEAT BELTS IN 2000 GMC YUKONS FAIL TO RETRACT, PROVIDING NO SAFETY FOR CHILDREN IN THE REAR SEAT WHEN SEATED IN CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS THAT ARE NOT SEMI-PERMANENTLY MOUNTED IN THE REAR WITH THE SEAT BELT THREADED THROUGH THEM.
- Remedy
- THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO GMC AND THE DEALER HAS REPAIRED AND/OR REPLACED THE SEAT BELT ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-06-23
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- VEHICLE HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH SEATBELTS. (3 more)
EQUIPMENT1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2024-01-08
1Fault
- Until the ignition recall repairs are done, customers should remove all items from the key ring, leaving only the vehicle key, and always use their seat belts.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:GM announced six new safety recalls in the United States involving about 7.6 million vehicles from the 1997 to 2014 model years.
- Condition:Until the ignition recall repairs are done, customers should remove all items from the key ring, leaving only the vehicle key, and always use their seat belts.
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- Remedy
- Vehicle Recalls
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-02-19
Passenger door ajar warning with chime and lights on 2004 GMC Yukon at low mileage
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- AS I GET CLOSE TO HOME, THE BELL IN THE CAR STARTS TO CHIME, THE ROOF LIGHTS TURN ON, AND ACROSS THE ODEMETER READER, IT READS "PASSENGER DOOR AJAR". (1 more)
- Inspection
- ONE OF THEM RECOGNIZED IT AND TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A WIRE LOOSE ON THE PASSENGER DOOR.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-05-03
ABS system failed to stop vehicle; braking failure at low speed
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. (2 more)
- Consequence
- HOWEVER INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER.
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