GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:NoiseWarning light
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Manufacturer communication2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-01-01
Transfer case applications and normal 4WD operating characteristics (NVG 246 EAU for 2003)
1Fault
- The active 4-wheel drive system gives the driver five choices: 2 HI, Auto 4WD, 4 HI, 4 LO and neutral.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- One way to decide whether a noise or condition is unusual or typical is to operate a similar vehicle under similar conditions.
3Correction
Caution
- Driven in 4-HI or 4-LO these vehicles can also crow-hop; in Auto, the clutch pack compensates for the different driveshaft speeds.
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- Applies to:The transfer case table lists RPO NP8 for the Silverado/Sierra, Tahoe/Yukon, Suburban/Yukon XL and Avalanche, 2003: the NVG 246 EAU, a 2-speed active, selectable transfer case with the new electrical architecture.
- Condition:The active 4-wheel drive system gives the driver five choices: 2 HI, Auto 4WD, 4 HI, 4 LO and neutral.
- Caution:Driven in 4-HI or 4-LO these vehicles can also crow-hop; in Auto, the clutch pack compensates for the different driveshaft speeds.
- Confirm:One way to decide whether a noise or condition is unusual or typical is to operate a similar vehicle under similar conditions.
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- Remedy
- All-Wheel Drive and 4-Wheel Drive NP8 Silverado/Sierra, Tahoe/Yukon, Suburban/Yukon XL, Avalanche, 2003 NVG 246 EAU 2-speed active t-case, selectable, new electrical architecture This system provides the driver with five choices: 2 HI, Auto 4WD, 4 HI, 4 LO, and neutral (fig. 5) . When driven in 4-HI or 4-LO, these vehicles can experience crow hopping as well. However, when driven in Auto, the operation of the clutch pack compensates for different driveshaft speeds. One way to determine if a noise or condition is unusual or typical is to operate a similar vehicle under similar conditions.

