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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2011-04-01
Rear driver's side bucket seat caught fire
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- REAR BUCKET SEAT (DRIVER'S SIDE) CAUGHT FIRE.
- Cause
- THUS, CAR SEAT HEATER SOME HOW TURNED ITSELF ON, REMAINED ON, OVERHEATED, AND CAUGHT SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL ON FIRE.
- Consequence
- FURTHER, FIRE WAS DISCOVERED BEFORE SPREADING, ENGULFING CAR AND ENDANGERING OTHERS IN THE BUSY SCHOOL PARKING LOT.
Owner complaint2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-09-05
Passenger side under-dash area caught fire while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER DASH BORED CAUGHT ON FIRE. (1 more)
- Cause
- I BELIEVE IT WAS THE MOTER BLOWER THAT SET ON FIRE DUE TO THATS WERE FIRE CAME FROM .AS WELL WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT STILL PERFECT CONDITION.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2015-06-16
Smoke from air conditioner vents and cable fire under dashboard while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH (= 88.5 km/h), THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2014-08-28
Dashboard fire with smoke from center console and battery compartment
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- AT APPROXIMATELY 1:54 PM I WAS LEAVING WORK AND I DIDN'T GET ABOUT 1,000 FEET (= 304.8 m) WHEN I BEGAN TO SEE SMOKE COMING FROM THE CENTER CONSOLE AREA WHERE THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER WAS. (3 more)
- Consequence
- I SUSTAINED SMOKE INHALATION AND HEAT BURNS ON MY FACE. (1 more)
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2011-11-08
Vehicle caught fire while parked in driveway
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- MY HUSBAND'S 2004 YUKON DENALI CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF HOME. (1 more)
- Consequence
- FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS INJURED, BUT IT IS UNKNOWN WHY THE VEHICLE IGNITED AND WAS ON FIRE.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-01-30
Multiple electrical systems failure after liquid spill in rear cup holder
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- TO GO OUT ON THE FRONT DASH PANEL IN ADDITION TO MAKING SOMETHINGS COME ON WHEN THEY WERE IN THE OFF POSITION. (1 more)
- Cause
- I ASSUMED THAT MAYBE A FUSE HAD WENT OUT.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2015-06-08
Major electrical issues with lights, horn, and warning light
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- TRUCK STARTED TO HAVE MAJOR ELETRICAL ISSUES. (6 more)
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-03-29
Battery positive terminal cracked and pulled out, acid leak
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- BATTERY POSITIVE TERMINAL CRACKED AND PULLED OUT OF BATTERY CAUSING ACID TO LEAK AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2002-02-06
Smoke and flames from engine compartment
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- SMOKE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, DUE TO ELECTRICAL LOCKS FAILED AND CAR TOTAL LOSS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2019-03-18
Diagnostic Tip: Using Smoke Machine and Ultrasonic Detector for Air Leaks
1Fault
- Leak
- Smoke or fire
- P0101
- P0137 (general documents only)
- P0138 (general documents only)
- P0140 (general documents only)
- P0141
- P0157 (general documents only)
- The SES light is on, and initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and/or O2 sensor related codes such as P0171, P0174, P0420 and P0430.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If normal SI diagnostics do not resolve it and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, the J41413-200 Evaporative System Tester smoke machine, the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe may help find the leak.
- For an intake leak, the smoke can be introduced into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube.
- Soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket and seams and on all vacuum nipples.
- For an exhaust leak, a hose into the tailpipe carrying smoke or air, sealed with shop towels, is effective.
- Then spray soapy water around the seals, seams and bosses.
3Correction
Caution
- All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered/sealed.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to all 2000 - 2019 models with gasoline engines.
- Condition:The SES light is on, and initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and/or O2 sensor related codes such as P0171, P0174, P0420 and P0430.
- Confirm:If normal SI diagnostics do not resolve it and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, the J41413-200 Evaporative System Tester smoke machine, the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe may help find the leak.
- Caution:All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered/sealed.
- Confirm:For an intake leak, the smoke can be introduced into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube.
- Confirm:Soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket and seams and on all vacuum nipples.
- Confirm:For an exhaust leak, a hose into the tailpipe carrying smoke or air, sealed with shop towels, is effective.
- Confirm:Then spray soapy water around the seals, seams and bosses.
- Confirm:These methods are very good for finding small leaks around the O2 sensor bosses and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2017-08-15(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Engine Check Lamp P0442 Evaporative Emissions System Notification
1Fault
- The service engine soon lamp (MIL) is on for DTC P0442, but a leak cannot be verified with the system test in the service information.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- With the scan tool, command the EVAP system CLOSED, start the engine and watch the tank pressure sensor value for about two minutes.
- If the tank pressure value changes (shows vacuum), remove the purge solenoid and pressurize its fuel tank side with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A tester.
- If the tank pressure value does not change, install the CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid; use no other adaptor or pressurization method.
- With the EVAP system CLOSED, pressurize through the adaptor and let the system stabilize, watching the gauge for at least 5 minutes, then add smoke.
- Look for smoke or UV trace fluid at the purge solenoid, the engine side, the fuel cap or capless fill door, and the canister vent solenoid filter or fresh-air line.
3Correction
Repair
- If smoke passes through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid.
Caution
- After verifying P0442, do not disturb any fuel system component before testing.
- Test pressure must not exceed 13 in H2O (0.5 PSI (= 3.45 kPa)); more can make components perform inaccurately and lead to misdiagnosis.
- A large temperature difference between vehicle, shop and tester seriously affects accuracy; let the vehicle adjust to shop temperature first.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2016 and prior passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:The service engine soon lamp (MIL) is on for DTC P0442, but a leak cannot be verified with the system test in the service information.
- Caution:After verifying P0442, do not disturb any fuel system component before testing.
- Confirm:With the scan tool, command the EVAP system CLOSED, start the engine and watch the tank pressure sensor value for about two minutes.
- Confirm:If the tank pressure value changes (shows vacuum), remove the purge solenoid and pressurize its fuel tank side with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A tester.
- Repair:If smoke passes through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid.
- Confirm:If the tank pressure value does not change, install the CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid; use no other adaptor or pressurization method.
- Confirm:With the EVAP system CLOSED, pressurize through the adaptor and let the system stabilize, watching the gauge for at least 5 minutes, then add smoke.
- Confirm:Look for smoke or UV trace fluid at the purge solenoid, the engine side, the fuel cap or capless fill door, and the canister vent solenoid filter or fresh-air line.
- Confirm:If smoke testing finds nothing, the leak may exist only under vacuum: use the scan tool Purge/Seal function to pull a vacuum and watch the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
- Caution:Test pressure must not exceed 13 in H2O (0.5 PSI (= 3.45 kPa)); more can make components perform inaccurately and lead to misdiagnosis.
- Caution:A large temperature difference between vehicle, shop and tester seriously affects accuracy; let the vehicle adjust to shop temperature first.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2011-03-16
Oil Consumption/Exhaust Smoke - PCV Baffle or Lifter Concern
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/HUMMER/PONTIAC/SAAB: OIL CONSUMPTION AND/OR EXHAUST SMOKE-POSSIBLE PCV BAFFLE OR LIFTER CONCERN. UPON INSPECTION, OBVIOUS OIL WILL BE FOUND IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND/OR PCV VACUUM TUBE. *PE UPDATED 3/21/11. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE UPDATED 5/25/11. *PE UPDATED 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED A SECOND TIME ON 06/16/2011. *KB UPDATED 6/27/11. *PE
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2011-08-30
Exhaust manifold studs rattling out and breaking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- I HAD 3 STUDS RATTLE OUT, 2 BREAK OFF INSIDE HEAD GASKET AND ONLY 1 REMAIN IN TACT.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-03-20
Transmission seal failure with fuel leak and other defects
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE RADIATOR SEAL FAILED. (1 more)
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2005-11-14
Jumping during acceleration after stopping since purchase in October 2004
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
EQUIPMENT3
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-06-11(4 earlier editions of this document folded here)
GM Products for Eliminating Vehicle Odors
1Fault
- GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator has been shown to greatly reduce or remove mold and mildew smells resulting from vehicle water leaks, as well as customer created odors such as smoke.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- First confirm that all water leaks have been repaired and determine which areas were water soaked or wet; components with visible mold/mildew staining should be replaced.
3Correction
Repair
- If the interior is removed, treat the floor pan and primed/painted surfaces with a bleach/soap solution, rinse with clean water and dry.
- For hard surfaces, add 8 oz. of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator (1 cup) to dish soap in a spray bottle and top off the bottle with tap water.
- Treat all carpeting and upholstered seats lightly to moderately with the formula at full strength, using a wide fan spray setting.
- For the ventilation system, start the vehicle, turn the fan on high cool (not the A/C setting), and spray the formula (10 trigger pulls) into the outside fresh air intake vent at the cowl.
Parts
- Part number 88861431 (in Canada, 88861436): GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, 32 oz (946 mL) non-aerosol bottle.
Part numbers printed in the document
88861431Odor Eliminator, Spray Acdelco 32OzLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
Discontinued (no successor stated)as stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
88861436Look 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.
Caution
- Do not let the product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2015 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator has been shown to greatly reduce or remove mold and mildew smells resulting from vehicle water leaks, as well as customer created odors such as smoke.
- Caution:Do not let the product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance.
- Confirm:First confirm that all water leaks have been repaired and determine which areas were water soaked or wet; components with visible mold/mildew staining should be replaced.
- Repair:If the interior is removed, treat the floor pan and primed/painted surfaces with a bleach/soap solution, rinse with clean water and dry.
- Repair:For hard surfaces, add 8 oz. of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator (1 cup) to dish soap in a spray bottle and top off the bottle with tap water.
- Repair:Treat all carpeting and upholstered seats lightly to moderately with the formula at full strength, using a wide fan spray setting.
- Repair:For the ventilation system, start the vehicle, turn the fan on high cool (not the A/C setting), and spray the formula (10 trigger pulls) into the outside fresh air intake vent at the cowl.
- Parts:Part number 88861431 (in Canada, 88861436): GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, 32 oz (946 mL) non-aerosol bottle.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2009-11-11
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2009-11-11
Heated seat fire in 2005 Yukon Denali
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
ENGINE2
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-03-14
White smoke from tail pipe, fractured cylinder head
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE TAIL PIPE.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
- Inspection
- THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDER HEADS HAD FRACTURED.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2013-07-27
Broken exhaust bolts on GM engines
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- BROKEN EXHAUST BOLTS ON GM ENGINES.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
Manufacturer communication2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2017-08-15
GM Position on Tinted/Smoked Exterior Lighting
1Fault
- A replacement exterior lamp may not match the opposite side because the customer had an outside vendor tint or smoke the lens.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2015 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.
- Condition:A replacement exterior lamp may not match the opposite side because the customer had an outside vendor tint or smoke the lens.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2008-01-15
Front headlight caught fire while stopped at traffic light
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT CAUGHT FIRE. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED.
SEATS2
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2009-12-10
Rear driver-side heated seat caught on fire while activated
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEATED SEAT MECHANISM ACTIVATED, THE REAR DRIVER-SIDE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE .
- Remedy
- NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.
- Inspection
- THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE SEAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2010-12-17
Heated seat stopped working; heating pad found burnt
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- MY HEATED SEATS STOPPED WORKING.
- Inspection
- WHEN HE TOOK APART THE SEAT THE HEATING PAD WAS BURNT TO A CRISP.
TIRES2
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2006-02-19
Tire blowout at highway speed causes vehicle damage
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- ONE CHILLY WINTER MORNING ON MY WAY TO WORK, I HEARD AN EXPLOSIVE SOUND AND REALIZED THAT MY LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. (3 more)
- Inspection
- THE RIM ON DAMAGED TIRE NEEDS TO BE SPIN-TESTED FOR BALANCE AND OUT OF ROUND ROAD DAMAGE.
- Consequence
- THE SHARP TURN ON THE SHOULDER LED ME TO THE FREEWAY MEDIAN (AN OPEN GRASSLAND WITH UNEVEN PAVEMENT AND SOFT SOIL). (3 more)
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2007-05-20
Tire blew up and caught fire on highway
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- TIRE BLEW UP ON HIGHWAY 75 STARTING SMOKING, ABLE TO PUT OUT POT. FIRE. SAT.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-11-23
ABS light came on, ABS pump overheated and made continuous humming noise
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
TAPPED ON PUMP HOUSING TO GET IT TO GO OFF BUT NO SUCCESS. (1 more)
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- Fault
- ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. (2 more)
- Cause
- THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CIRCUIT LOGIC.
- Remedy
- TAPPED ON PUMP HOUSING TO GET IT TO GO OFF BUT NO SUCCESS. (1 more)
- Inspection
- UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF HUM. (1 more)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-06-10
Gas leaks from filler pipe when refueling
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- WHEN PUMPING GAS IN THE GAS TANK, THE GAS WOULD LEAKS FROM THE FILLER PIPE.
- Inspection
- THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE WIRING HARNESS HAS MELTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
Owner complaint2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2012-08-10
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR LIFTGATE WOULD NOT OPEN.
- Inspection
- THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE PLASTIC HOUSING AROUND THE CABLE THAT CONTROLLED THE REAR LIFTGATE MECHANISM WAS MELTED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-06-06
Anti-lock brake modules burn out and get stuck on 2002 and 2003 GMC Yukon
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- IT ALMOST CAUSED A FIRE, BUT CONSUMER CAUGHT IT IN TIME.*AK
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