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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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Common on this vehicle:Lights (headlights, turn signals)Gauge or instrument faultLeakAir conditioning or heaterSmoke or fireNoiseOverheatingLoss of engine power, no acceleration

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Known issuesVehicle body tilt or lean left / right (torsion bar front suspension)1

  1. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15

    Vehicle Lean Preliminary Information

    1. 1Fault

      • The procedure is for customer complaints of the vehicle leaning left or right, whether the lean appears in the front, the rear, or both ends.
    2. 2Finding the cause

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. Measure the fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify the lean.
      2. P height and R height are each the distance from the ground to the highest point of the wheel opening, measured through the center of the wheel.
      3. If the left-to-right difference in P and/or R height is 1/2 inch (12 mm) or less, no repairs are suggested because the vehicle is within specification; if it exceeds 1/2 inch (12 mm), follow one of the three diagnostics.
    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      1. Generally the stance can be adjusted with the torsion bar adjuster bolts.
      2. If Z height is out of spec and the D height difference is greater than 1/2 (12 mm), adjust Z height until it is within spec and the P and R height differences are less than 1/2 inch (12 mm).
      3. If adjustment is not possible, check the front eye of the rear leaf springs for matching color-coded tape or paint; if the two sides differ, switch the springs side to side, and if they match, replace the leaf spring on the lower side only.
      4. After all adjustments are done, perform a front-end alignment and check headlight aim.

      Caution

      • Before measuring, set the tire pressures to the pressure shown on the certification label.
      • Before measuring, check the fuel level and add weight if necessary to simulate a full tank.
      • The P and R heights are not set at the factory, and no specification is given for them.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:The model list includes the 1999 - 2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL.
    • Applies to:It applies to vehicles with torsion bar front suspension.
    • Condition:The procedure is for customer complaints of the vehicle leaning left or right, whether the lean appears in the front, the rear, or both ends.
    • Confirm:Measure the fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify the lean.
    • Confirm:P height and R height are each the distance from the ground to the highest point of the wheel opening, measured through the center of the wheel.
    • Caution:Before measuring, set the tire pressures to the pressure shown on the certification label.
    • Caution:Before measuring, check the fuel level and add weight if necessary to simulate a full tank.
    • Confirm:If the left-to-right difference in P and/or R height is 1/2 inch (12 mm) or less, no repairs are suggested because the vehicle is within specification; if it exceeds 1/2 inch (12 mm), follow one of the three diagnostics.
    • Repair:Generally the stance can be adjusted with the torsion bar adjuster bolts.
    • Repair:If Z height is out of spec and the D height difference is greater than 1/2 (12 mm), adjust Z height until it is within spec and the P and R height differences are less than 1/2 inch (12 mm).
    • Repair:If adjustment is not possible, check the front eye of the rear leaf springs for matching color-coded tape or paint; if the two sides differ, switch the springs side to side, and if they match, replace the leaf spring on the lower side only.
    • Repair:After all adjustments are done, perform a front-end alignment and check headlight aim.
    • Caution:The P and R heights are not set at the factory, and no specification is given for them.

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    Remedy
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a lean to the left or right. Technician will need to measure fender wheel-opening heights, front and rear, to quantify vehicle lean. Fender wheel-opening heights are related to, but distinct from, trim height. The front wheel-opening height is known as P height, and the rear wheel-opening height is known as R height. Adjust and heights that are out of specification. After all adjustments are done, perform a front-end alignment and check headlight aim.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING6

  1. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2011-03-16

    Headlights and dash lighting shut off in auto mode while idling

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BETWEEN 2/05/11 AND 3/8/11 WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, WITH HEADLAMPS IN AUTO MODE, IDLING AT A FULL STOP, THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTING SHUT OFF COMPLETELY AND WILL NOT RESET IN AUTO MODE. (1 more)
    Remedy
    GM REPAIRED BY REPLACING A AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR ON 3/9/11.
    Outcome
    THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.
  2. Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2024-01-19(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)

    Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • A variety of chemicals can cause crazing or cracking of the polycarbonate lens.
      • Bulbs with a higher output than original equipment run hotter, and the excess heat can melt the socket, housing or lens.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      • Broken mounting tabs, rear housing fractures and loose components inside the lamp assembly are evidence of impact damage.
    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • When servicing any exterior lighting assembly, transfer any electrical connection seals to the new part.

      Caution

      • Clean exterior lamps and lenses only with lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap.
      • Do not let a shop mat or fender cover drape over a headlamp while the DRL or headlamps are on; the lens may craze or deform.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:Applies to 2024 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
    • Cause:A variety of chemicals can cause crazing or cracking of the polycarbonate lens.
    • Caution:Clean exterior lamps and lenses only with lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap.
    • Caution:Do not let a shop mat or fender cover drape over a headlamp while the DRL or headlamps are on; the lens may craze or deform.
    • Confirm:Broken mounting tabs, rear housing fractures and loose components inside the lamp assembly are evidence of impact damage.
    • Cause:Bulbs with a higher output than original equipment run hotter, and the excess heat can melt the socket, housing or lens.
    • Repair:When servicing any exterior lighting assembly, transfer any electrical connection seals to the new part.

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    Remedy
    This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
  3. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2023-02-28(5 earlier editions of this document folded here)

    Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks Service Bulletin

    1. 1Fault

      • Exterior lamps such as cornering, turn signal, backup, head or tail lamps may show very small water droplets, a fine mist or white fog (condensation) on the inside of the lens.
    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • Condensation occurs when the air inside the lamp assembly reaches the dew point through atmospheric changes.
      • Non-OE lamps are most often presented as holding moisture or with inoperative bulbs from corroded electrical connections; they appear to be installed as part of a collision repair.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. Normal: the mist is located mainly in the lens corners near the vents and does not cover more than half the lens surface.
      2. Normal: the moisture clears when the vehicle is parked in a dry environment or driven with the lights on.
      3. Leak: water has accumulated in the bottom of the lamp assembly.
      4. Leak: the condition will not clear when the vehicle is parked in a dry environment or driven with the lights on.
    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • A condition covering more than half the surface of the lamp lens indicates the need to service the lens or lamp assembly.

      Caution

      • Depending on the lamp and the atmospheric conditions, the time needed to clear the lamp may vary from 2 to 6 hours.
      • If the normal conditions are noted, advise the customer that replacing the lamp assembly may not correct the condition.
      • Moisture that "comes and goes" is considered a normal condition.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to:Applies to 2023 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks, including medium duty trucks and excluding LCF medium duty trucks.
    • Condition:Exterior lamps such as cornering, turn signal, backup, head or tail lamps may show very small water droplets, a fine mist or white fog (condensation) on the inside of the lens.
    • Cause:Condensation occurs when the air inside the lamp assembly reaches the dew point through atmospheric changes.
    • Caution:Depending on the lamp and the atmospheric conditions, the time needed to clear the lamp may vary from 2 to 6 hours.
    • Confirm:Normal: the mist is located mainly in the lens corners near the vents and does not cover more than half the lens surface.
    • Confirm:Normal: the moisture clears when the vehicle is parked in a dry environment or driven with the lights on.
    • Caution:If the normal conditions are noted, advise the customer that replacing the lamp assembly may not correct the condition.
    • Repair:A condition covering more than half the surface of the lamp lens indicates the need to service the lens or lamp assembly.
    • Confirm:Leak: water has accumulated in the bottom of the lamp assembly.
    • Confirm:Leak: the condition will not clear when the vehicle is parked in a dry environment or driven with the lights on.
    • Caution:Moisture that "comes and goes" is considered a normal condition.
    • Cause:Non-OE lamps are most often presented as holding moisture or with inoperative bulbs from corroded electrical connections; they appear to be installed as part of a collision repair.

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    Remedy
    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
  4. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2007-11-02

    Turn Signal in Outside Rearview Mirror Does Not Illuminate

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Remedy
    TURN SIGNAL IN CAMPER STYLE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR (RPO DPN) DOES NOT ILLUMINATE TURN SIGNAL FLASH (REPLACE UPPER MIRROR GLASS) *NJ
  5. Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-05-04

    Hazard Light Flashes When Turn Signal Applied

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      HAZARD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN TURN SIGNAL APPLIED. *MR

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    Remedy
    HAZARD LIGHT FLASHES WHEN TURN SIGNAL APPLIED. *MR
  6. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2006-11-27

    Daytime running lights intermittently on and off

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ARE INTERMITTENTLY ON AND OFF AND REPLACEMENT OF BULBS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1

  1. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2007-03-09

    Transmission overheating message, cooling system and electrical issues on Yukon Denali XL

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    INITIALLY MY HUSBAND AND I NOTICED THE SEAT POSITION MEMORY WAS FAULTY. (2 more)
    Remedy
    LATER THAT DAY I FIND OUT THAT MY LESS THAN TWO YEAR OLD TRUCK COSTING ABOUT $50,000 NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR AND COOLANT SYSTEM, REPLACED RADIATOR HOSES UPPER AND LOWER,HEATER HOSES, REPLACED COOLANT JUG, REPLACED THERMOSTAT, REPLACE BYPASS HOSE AND TRUCK NEEDED AN EXTENSIVE ENGINE BLOCK COOLING FLUSH, FURTHER INDICATING THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND RADIATOR FLUID MIXED - TOTALING $2,100.

EQUIPMENT1

  1. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-12-05

    Low beam headlights do not come on, flicker while driving

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AS OF YET. *AK

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    Fault
    GOT IN MY VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS( DAYTIME RUNNINGS) DID NOT COME ON BUT THE HIGH BEAMS WOULD NOR WOULD THEY COME ONE MANUALLY. (1 more)
    Remedy
    NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE AS OF YET. *AK

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