GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightNoiseLeakCorrosion or rustMisfire or rough idleAir conditioning or heaterSeat beltParking brake
Possible causes
44 causes not drawn
- Violent steering wheel shake or vibration at road speed (brake booster)1
- ABS lamp with DTC C0265 (EBCM motor relay circuit) after EBCM replacement1
- Roller Rocker: failed, broken4
- Rear bank knock sensor corrosion from water intrusion (P0332)4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L only3
- Accessory drive belt whine (power steering pump pulley repositioned)1500 only1
- Castech cylinder head porosity crack (gradual coolant loss)4.8L, 5.3L only1
- Crankshaft position sensor may work intermittently or fail (8.1L V8) - recall 07V-5218.1L only1
- Intake manifold gasket leak (cold idle misfire, lean codes)1
- Higher than expected engine oil consumption (PCV valve replacement)4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L only1
- P0300 after engine repairs: injector connectors crossed (cylinders 5-7 / 6-8)1
- Slight roughness at idle with no DTCs (possible characteristic)1
- Factory trailer hitch receiver bent, broken or weld failure2
- Door sags or is hard to open or close (worn or corroded hinge pins and bushings)1
- Broken latch of the rear cupholder in the center console (replace the latch only)1
- Second-row rearward folding head restraint pinch points - recall 02V-2531
- Side access door noise (door check link replacement)1
- Poor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mast1
- Rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on (auxiliary ground to rear washer pump)1
- Conversion equipment (not the vehicle as built): Southern Comfort running board courtesy lights overheating - recall 03V-0941
- Turn signal flashes fast (export flasher relay installed)1
- Steering intermediate shaft clunk4
- Tire scrub noise on low speed turns (steering rod / centerlink installed backwards)1
- Engine compartment noise with A/C on and A/C inoperative (auxiliary rear A/C: suction hose and compressor)2
- A/C blows warm at extended idle (6.0L: auxiliary electric cooling fan)6.0L only1
- Loss of HVAC mode or temperature control (wiring harness rerouted)1
- Passenger side colder or warmer than the driver's side (HVAC case to cowl seal)1
- Insufficient heat from the rear heater in extreme cold (tee coupling replacement)1
- Seat Belt Buckle: clogged or contaminated, failed2
- 2nd/3rd row outboard seat belt retractor internal crack - recall 01V-1591
- Second row seat belt retractor does not lock automatically for a child restraint1
- Air bag (SIR) lamp on with DTC B1001 after BCM or SDM replacement1
- Seat Belt Warning Light: failed1
- OnStar System: failed, software2
- CD Player: software1
- OnStar Hardware: software1
- 4L60-E burnt 3-4 clutch pack1
- 4L60-E slip or no forward engagement right after input housing replacement (service part 17803687)1
- 4L80-E / 4L85-E planetary gear whine in first and second gear1
- Service 4WD indicator and DTC B2725 (transfer case shift control switch)4WD / AWD only1
- Electronic transfer case stops shifting with no DTC (shift abuse lock out mode, normal)1
- Transfer case speed sensor connector locks bend on disconnect (improved connector)1
- Grind / ratchet noise when shifting into Park in 4LO (characteristic)1
- Front Planetary Gear Set: broken1
- Purge Solenoid: failed1
Causes with no correction stated (35)
Causes the records name for which no check or repair is stated, in a technical document or in a record. Press one for the records that name it.
- Airbags and seat belts
- Seat Belt: failed, design or manufacturing (6)Seat Belt Retractor: failed, broken (3)
- Transmission and driveline
- Transfer Case: failed (4)Transmission: failed, clogged or contaminated (3)Locking Rear Differential (2)Axle Differential Seal: leaking (1)
- Body, doors and interior
- Liftgate Glass Hinge: broken, failed (3)Head Restraint: design or manufacturing (2)
- Electrical, wiring and power
- ATC Fuse: electrical fault, failed (2)Body Control Module: failed (1)Connector: failed (1)
- Suspension, wheels and tires
- Hub Assembly: failed, worn (2)Tire Tread and Belt: broken (2)Automatic Level Control: clogged or contaminated (1)Rear Axle Retainer Button: broken (1)
- Heating and air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Control Head: failed (1)Air Conditioning Low Pressure Switch: design or manufacturing (1)Blower Motor: failed (1)Encoder Motor: electrical fault (1)
- Exhaust and emissions
- Catalytic Converter: failed (1)Evap Vent Valve: clogged or contaminated (1)Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield: loose or misadjusted (1)Secondary Air Injection Valve: corroded (1)
- Instruments and lighting
- Fog Lamp Mount: design or manufacturing (1)Headlight: loose or misadjusted (1)Information Center Screen: failed (1)Rearview Mirror Courtesy Lamp: broken (1)
- Cooling
- Radiator Seal: failed (1)
- Audio and telematics
- Tweeter Speaker: loose or misadjusted (1)Voice Recognition System: software (1)
The documents say what to doOnly records name itThe size of a node, the width of a link and the numbers are records matching this search, not likelihoods.
FaultCrate・GMC Yukon 2000–2006・2001
Candidate cause (the documents say what to do)
Upper control arm bracket alignment (dowel) pin missing at front end alignment
While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
What to do
- If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.
What is needed
- Parts and materials
- Not stated
- Labor time
- Not stated
- Special tools
- Not stated
- Scan tool
- Not stated
Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.
In the records
No record states work done for this cause.
See the evidence (1 technical documents, 1 records)
Passages of the technical documents
Applies to 2000-2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL.
2000-2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
General Motors
While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
While performing a front end alignment it may be noticed that the upper control arm bracket alignment pin is missing.
General Motors
The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
This pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
General Motors
If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.
If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be utilized as a temporary alignment aid to properly center the cam to the bracket, while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts
General Motors
A cause or a result a complaint states is the owner’s view or what a dealer told them, not an established fact.
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.

