GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightMisfire or rough idleLoss of engine power, no accelerationStalls or shuts offCorrosion or rustLeakNoise
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Known issuesIntake manifold gasket leak (cold idle misfire, lean codes)1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC 5.3L L59 (E85 CAPABLE), AS WELL AS THE OTHER GEN 3 AND GEN 4 ENGINES (YUKON) ・ 2005-05-01
1Fault
- When a leak between the upper manifold and the gasket causes P0300 to set.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Repair
- Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged.
Parts
- A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green; the original gaskets are orange.
- The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system.
- The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.
Part numbers printed in the document
89017589Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
17113557Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
17122608Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
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Caution
- In that case, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines.
- Condition:When a leak between the upper manifold and the gasket causes P0300 to set.
- Caution:In that case, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets.
- Parts:A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green; the original gaskets are orange.
- Parts:The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system.
- Repair:Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged.
- Parts:The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.
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- Remedy
- Upper Manifold Gasket Leak This information applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines. If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets. If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the entire upper manifold assembly, upper plenum and gaskets. A new gasket made of FNK material (GM SPO p/n 89017589) has been released. The new gasket material is teal green in color (fig. 7) ; the original gaskets are orange. The service kit containing the new gasket was released in October 2004. A small quantity of the old gasket kit, p/n 17113557, which contains two p/n 17122608 (orange) gaskets, remains in the system. Use only the 89017589 gasket (teal green) for repairs on the L59 engine, and do not replace the upper manifold unless it measures outside of the service manual specifications or is damaged. The 17113557 gasket (orange) can be used on the other engines. Once the 17113557 has been exhausted, only the 89017589 will be available for all engines.

