GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Seat beltAir bag did not deployNoiseTyre failure (blowout, tread separation)Warning light
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Known issues2nd/3rd row outboard seat belt retractor internal crack - recall 01V-1591
Recall2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ —
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Cause
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP AND UTILITY TRUCKS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT IN THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FOR THE 2ND AND 3RD ROW OF SEATS THAT COULD BE CRACKED. WITH REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM, THE CRACK COULD SPREAD TO THE POINT SUCH THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD NO LONGER LOCK.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.
- Consequence
- IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.
AIR BAGS3
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2015-04-19
Airbags did not deploy after collision with guard rail and fencing
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
- Consequence
- STRUCK GUARD RAIL ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD. (2 more)
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2007-06-27
Air bags failed to deploy in rollover crash
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY. (2 more)
- Consequence
- THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE SPUN CLOCKWISE AND ROLLED ONTO THE DRIVER SIDE. (2 more)
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2006-08-04
Tire blowout, seat belt failure, airbag non-deployment, and roof collapse
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- FIRST THERE WAS A TIRE BLOWOUT, TIRE SEPARATED WITH 11/32 THREAD LEFT. (2 more)
SEAT BELTS3
Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15
Seat belt buckle operation and warning light issues
1Fault
- Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
3Correction
Repair
- If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
Caution
- Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:2016 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
- Cause:Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
- Caution:Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- Confirm:Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
- Repair:If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- Repair:If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
- Caution:This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
Manufacturer communication2001–2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2001-11-20
Second Row Seatbelt Rattle Noise
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT. *SLC
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- Remedy
- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT. *SLC
Manufacturer communication2000–2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2001-10-25
Front Seat Belt Retractor and Buckle Replacement Information
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- INFORMATION REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE USAGE. *TT
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS2
Recall2001–2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2002-04-11
Seat Belt Retractor Sensor Inoperative Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction update: None required as no effect on vehicle safety. See recall 04-158.
Recall2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2001-05-23
2nd and 3rd Row Outboard Seat Belt Retractor Crack
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles have an internal component in the 2nd and 3rd row outboard seat belt retractor that could be cracked. With repeated actuation of the locking mechanism, the crack could spread to the point where the seat belt would no longer lock. In a crash, increased occupant injury could result from the no-lock condition. Correction: Dealers will inspect the outboard seat belts for specific lot numbers and replace the belts if necessary. GM is enclosing an inspection procedure for the owners to use or they can have their dealers do the inspections.

