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GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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SteeringModel years 2003–2013Manufacturer

Power steering pump whine between idle and 2000 rpm

2003-2013 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra, Yukon Models (and Escalade, Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Hummer H2)

FaultCrate・Power steering pump whine between idle and 2000 rpm

The whine is most commonly heard between idle and 2000 rpm and comes from the power steering pump.

A new design power steering pump was introduced which will help improve or eliminate this noise concern.

What to do

  1. Dealers report that flushing and refilling with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners reduced or eliminated the noise; GM Engineering has not evaluated the product.
  2. Install the latest design GM power steering pump.
  3. The fluid is Lucas PN 10442, a synthetic base fluid sold in pint containers at most auto parts stores; most applications need 6 to 8 pints to flush and fill the system.

In the records

  • Power Steering Pump: replaced 1
  • Power Steering System: cleaned 1

Applies to

  • The bulletin covers 2003-2013 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra and Yukon models.
See the evidence (2 documents, 6 passages)
DocumentPublisherDate
[1]PIT4208D: Power Steering Whine Noise ↗
ManufacturerGeneral Motors (published by NHTSA)
2012-11-06
[2]PIT4208D Power Steering Whine Noise ↗
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
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  • Applies toThe bulletin covers 2003-2013 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra and Yukon models.

    2003-2013 GMC Sierra Classic, Sierra, Yukon Models— [1] Models

  • First signsThe whine is most commonly heard between idle and 2000 rpm and comes from the power steering pump.

    This whine noise is most commonly heard between idle and 2000 rpm coming from the power steering pump.— [1] Condition

  • RepairDealers report that flushing and refilling with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners reduced or eliminated the noise; GM Engineering has not evaluated the product.

    GM Engineering has not evaluated this product, but reports from GM Dealers of flushing and refilling the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners, have reduced or eliminated this noise.— [1] Recommendation

  • Why it happensA new design power steering pump was introduced which will help improve or eliminate this noise concern.

    a new design power steering pump was introduced which will help improve or eliminate this noise concern.— [1] Recommendation

  • RepairInstall the latest design GM power steering pump.

    install the latest design GM power steering pump available through GM CCA.— [1] Recommendation

  • RepairThe fluid is Lucas PN 10442, a synthetic base fluid sold in pint containers at most auto parts stores; most applications need 6 to 8 pints to flush and fill the system.

    Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners, (Lucas PN 10442), is a synthetic base fluid and is available at most auto parts stores in pint size containers. In most applications, 6 to 8 pints will be needed to flush and fill the system.— [2]

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