GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightAir bag did not deploySeat beltNoise
Record by record
8 records state a cause or a remedy. Each record is shown as short labels in the order fault → finding the cause → correction. Press a label to narrow to the records that state it.
Symptom
Component named as the cause
Work done
How it is said to have ended
- says it came back1
- says it did not fix it3
A ribbon is as wide as the records that state both of its ends (only the commonest are drawn). A record that names several symptoms or components runs through each. Orange is records that say the fault came back or was not fixed. Results come from owners’ reports only; one that does not say is “result not stated”. None of this is a likelihood of a cause or a rate at which work succeeds.
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AIR BAGS5
Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2017-08-25
Electronic Accessory Control System – Coil Harness Centering Service Communication
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Repair
- Return all parts with a calendar date from July 29, 2015 to Oct 07, 2016 (Julian date from 15210 to 16280).
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Dorman Products, Inc. is inspecting the NAPA Airbag Clock Spring p/n 665-3499.
- Repair:Return all parts with a calendar date from July 29, 2015 to Oct 07, 2016 (Julian date from 15210 to 16280).
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- Remedy
- All applicable vehicle applications are without Electronic Accessory Control System option. This communication is to return unsold inventory because some product sold in 2016 may not have coil harness wound in a centered condition as an assembly aid. If installer does not center the rotations of the assembly during replacement process in accordance with applicable AllData service and repair procedure, post-install turning of the steering wheel will trigger the air bag warning light of the vehicle.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2008-01-15
Air bags failed to deploy during rollover crash at 35 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO HER NECK, SHOULDER, BACK, AND LEGS. (1 more)
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-04-16
Hood component detachment, airbag warning, and transmission shifting issues
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- I HAVE THREE SEPARATE COMPLAINTS: 1) IN DECEMBER 2004 I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A LOUD CRASHING SOUND THAT CAME FROM UNDERNEATH OF THE HOOD OF MY YUKON. (4 more)
- Consequence
- IT TORE THE ENTIRE LEFT FENDER WELL APART, IT CUT A WHOLE INTO MY LEFT CUSTOM TIRE, AND IT CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE , ALMOST CAUSING ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-11-10
Engine power loss while driving, impact damage to driver side
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-09-25
Airbag system codes and horn malfunction
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- MY CAR HAS GIVEN OFF NUMEROUS CODES WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: B0026, B0040, B0041, B0043, B2470, B0229, B3770. (1 more)
- Inspection
- I HAVE CALLED ONSTAR TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTICS ON MY VEHICLE AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAS NUMEROUS CODES COMING UP, AND THAT I SHOULD NOT DRIVE MY VEHICLE UNTIL CORRECTED, BECAUSE THE AIR BAG MAY DEPLOY ON ITS OWN OR IT MAY NOT DEPLOY IF MY CAR IS WRECKED.
SEAT BELTS2
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.
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- 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.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-01-12
Second row outside safety belts intermittently do not retract or allow extension
1Fault
SECOND ROW OUTSIDE SAFETY BELTS INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT RETRACT OR ALLOW EXTENSION.
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- SECOND ROW OUTSIDE SAFETY BELTS INTERMITTENTLY DO NOT RETRACT OR ALLOW EXTENSION.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS1
Recall2003–2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-04-25
2nd Row Centre Seat Belt Routing Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
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.

