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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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Common on this vehicle:NoiseWarning lightLoss of engine power, no accelerationVibration or shudderLeakShifting faultGauge or instrument faultParking brake

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Known issuesReduced Engine Power from throttle body connector crimp, broken wire or grounds1

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2015-02-23

    Reduced engine power and service engine soon signals appearing repeatedly since September 2014

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON SIGNALS APPEAR ON VEHICLE PANEL CAUSING ENGINE POWER TO BE REDUCED IN A MATTER OF SECONDS.
    Remedy
    THROTTLE BODY SENSOR REPLACED TWICE, THROTTLE BODY HARNESS REPLACED, ALL WIRES, AND SENSORS HAVE BEEN CLEANED AND THOROUGHLY INSPECTED.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2

  1. Manufacturer communication2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-05-21

    Throttle Position Sensor Cover Replacement

    1. 1Fault

      • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with a Reduced Engine Power message displayed.
      • A scan tool may show DTC P2135: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History.
    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • The condition may be caused by the difference between TP Sensor 1 and TP Sensor 2 exceeding a calibrated value for more than 2 seconds.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. After installing the new cover, if the scan tool TP Sensor 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter displays Disagree, replace the throttle body assembly.
      2. If DTC P1516, P2101 and/or P2176 are set, replace the throttle body.
    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      1. Clean the throttle body bore and throttle plate with a clean shop towel and GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626 (in Canada, P/N 993026), or ACDelco Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner, P/N 88861803, or an equivalent product.
      2. Remove the old TP sensor cover from the throttle body: grasp the cover, carefully lift it up and separate it from the throttle body.
      3. Tighten the throttle body fasteners to 89 lb in (= 10.1 N·m) (the text prints the metric value as "10 Y").
      4. Reprogram the ECM using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibration available on TIS2WEB.
      5. Perform the Throttle Learn Reset Procedure.

      Part numbers printed in the document

      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.

      Parts

      • Part number 19259452, Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Cover, quantity 1.

      Part numbers printed in the document

      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 replace the throttle body; follow the procedure in the bulletin instead.
      • If the throttle body is dropped at any time during the procedure, abort the procedure and replace it with a new throttle body assembly.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:The Yukon entries are 2008-2011 GMC Canyon, Savana, Sierra, Sierra Denali and Yukon models (note: earlier Yukon model years are not listed).
    • Condition:The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated with a Reduced Engine Power message displayed.
    • Condition:A scan tool may show DTC P2135: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1-2 Correlation set as Current or in History.
    • Cause:The condition may be caused by the difference between TP Sensor 1 and TP Sensor 2 exceeding a calibrated value for more than 2 seconds.
    • Caution:Do not replace the throttle body; follow the procedure in the bulletin instead.
    • Repair:Clean the throttle body bore and throttle plate with a clean shop towel and GM Top Engine Cleaner, P/N 1052626 (in Canada, P/N 993026), or ACDelco Upper Engine and Fuel Injector Cleaner, P/N 88861803, or an equivalent product.
    • Repair:Remove the old TP sensor cover from the throttle body: grasp the cover, carefully lift it up and separate it from the throttle body.
    • Caution:If the throttle body is dropped at any time during the procedure, abort the procedure and replace it with a new throttle body assembly.
    • Confirm:After installing the new cover, if the scan tool TP Sensor 1 and 2 Agree/Disagree parameter displays Disagree, replace the throttle body assembly.
    • Confirm:If DTC P1516, P2101 and/or P2176 are set, replace the throttle body.
    • Repair:Tighten the throttle body fasteners to 89 lb in (= 10.1 N·m) (the text prints the metric value as "10 Y").
    • Repair:Reprogram the ECM using the Service Programming System (SPS) with the latest calibration available on TIS2WEB.
    • Repair:Perform the Throttle Learn Reset Procedure.
    • Parts:Part number 19259452, Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Cover, quantity 1.

    Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.

    Remedy
    This technical bulletin provides a procedure for replacing the throttle position sensor cover for concerns regarding a indicator lamp illuminated reduced power message displayed and DTC P2135 set.
  2. Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2009-06-02

    Intermittent MIL/DTC P2138 with Reduced Engine Power

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Remedy
    GENERAL MOTORS: INTERMITTENT MIL/SES/ DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-08 GM PASSENGERS CARS/LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCL. SATURNS). *PE UPDATED 11/5/10. *PE UPDATED 4/4/11. *PE UPDATED 2/3/16. *PE

ENGINE1

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-11-23

    Vehicle powers down without pattern, reduced engine power light on, steering and brakes hard

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    VEHICLE POWERS DOWN WITHOUT ANY PATTERN, RHYME OR REASON. (5 more)
    Remedy
    I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY, THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY AND WIRING HARNESS TWICE. (2 more)
    Consequence
    IT PUT ME IN THE DITCH. (1 more)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1

  1. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2023-09-26

    Normal Transmission Shift and Throttle Response Delay

    1. 1Fault

      • A sag or hesitation may be noticed when coasting at low speeds of less than 24 km/h (15 mph) with a closed throttle and then aggressively applying the throttle.
      • With an automatic transmission, after a hard complete stop with a closed throttle immediately followed by an aggressive throttle opening, the downshifts may not be completed by the time the throttle is opened.
      • A sag or hesitation may also be noticed while cruising at highway speeds and then aggressively increasing the throttle, forcing a down-shift.
    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • In this maneuver the throttle blade is opened slowly for up to 0.7 seconds, even though the accelerator is applied aggressively, to help minimize driveline lash and clunking.
      • As a result, approximately 0.5 seconds of zero torque may be commanded to allow the shift to first gear to occur.
    3. 3Correction

      Caution

      • All of these conditions are a result of Torque Management and should be considered normal; no repairs should be attempted.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:GM passenger cars and trucks, model years 2000 to 2024.
    • Condition:A sag or hesitation may be noticed when coasting at low speeds of less than 24 km/h (15 mph) with a closed throttle and then aggressively applying the throttle.
    • Cause:In this maneuver the throttle blade is opened slowly for up to 0.7 seconds, even though the accelerator is applied aggressively, to help minimize driveline lash and clunking.
    • Condition:With an automatic transmission, after a hard complete stop with a closed throttle immediately followed by an aggressive throttle opening, the downshifts may not be completed by the time the throttle is opened.
    • Cause:As a result, approximately 0.5 seconds of zero torque may be commanded to allow the shift to first gear to occur.
    • Condition:A sag or hesitation may also be noticed while cruising at highway speeds and then aggressively increasing the throttle, forcing a down-shift.
    • Caution:All of these conditions are a result of Torque Management and should be considered normal; no repairs should be attempted.

    Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.

    Remedy
    The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2015-09-23

    Error message displays on dash

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    THERE IS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT DISPLAYS ON THE DASH FOR MYSELF AND THOUSANDS OF OTHERS WHO OWN GMC/CHEVY TRUCKS WITH THESE MOTORS.

POWER TRAIN1

  1. Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-02-01

    Loud racing noise and grinding in transmission, loss of power while driving 65 MPH

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE GOING 65MPH (= 104.6 km/h) A LOUD RACING NOISE COULD BE HEARD IN THE TRANSMISSION, THE GEARS SOUNDED LIKE THEY WERE GRINDING, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER.
    Remedy
    NO REPAIRS MADE AT THIS TIME.
    Inspection
    UPON INSPECTION THE TRANSMISSION WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.

1 owner complaints have no classified sentences yet, so their causes and repairs are not picked out. Their text is in the list of records.