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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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Common on this vehicle:NoiseVibration or shudderAir conditioning or heaterLeakLoss of engine power, no accelerationLiftgate, rear glass or door lockWarning lightReduced braking

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How it is said to have ended

  • says it was fixed1
  • says it came back5
  • says it did not fix it1
  • result not stated8

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Known issuesSteering intermediate shaft clunk6

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2009-03-03

    2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500 intermediate steering section clunking and loose steering

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      THEY ARE WELL AWARE THAT THIS WAS A POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. *TR

    3. 3Correction

      THE DEALER LUBRICATED IT A NUMBER OF TIMES UNTIL THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. (1 more)

      What the documents say to do

      Steering intermediate shaft clunk

      Confirm

      • When properly lubricated, there should be 13 mm (1/2 inch) of grease showing on the shaft splines.

      Repair

      1. Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly.
      2. There are significant differences between the car and truck procedures: the lubricant is applied to a different part of the steering system and uses a different lubrication kit, 26098419.
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    Fault
    I OWN A 2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 THAT HAS A CONTINUING PROBLEM WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SECTION MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND AND AS THE SOUND GETS WORSE, THE STEERING BECOMES LOOSE.
    Cause
    THEY ARE WELL AWARE THAT THIS WAS A POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. *TR
    Remedy
    THE DEALER LUBRICATED IT A NUMBER OF TIMES UNTIL THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. (1 more)
    Outcome
    THE PROBLEM RETURNED AT ABOUT 85000 MILES (= 136,794 km).

  2. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2013-08-25

    Steering rattle in new vehicle

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      DEALER RE-GREASED WITH WHAT THEY SAID WAS A NEW GREASE THAT SHOULD SOLVE THE RATTLE PROBLEM.

      What the documents say to do

      Steering intermediate shaft clunk

      Confirm

      • When properly lubricated, there should be 13 mm (1/2 inch) of grease showing on the shaft splines.

      Repair

      1. Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly.
      2. There are significant differences between the car and truck procedures: the lubricant is applied to a different part of the steering system and uses a different lubrication kit, 26098419.
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    Cause
    I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A REDESIGNED STEERING SHAFT THAT SOLVES THIS RATTLE PROBLEM.
    Remedy
    DEALER RE-GREASED WITH WHAT THEY SAID WAS A NEW GREASE THAT SHOULD SOLVE THE RATTLE PROBLEM.

  3. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2008-07-14

    Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Clunking Noise

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Remedy
    CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE

  4. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-12-14

    Intermediate steering shaft play and hesitation when turning; clunking sound

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      THE SHAFT WAS THEN LUBED AS PER BULLETIN #II-00-02-35-003B AND WE WERE TOLD AT THE TIME THAT THE PROBLEM SHOULD NOT REOCCUR.

      What the documents say to do

      Steering intermediate shaft clunk

      Confirm

      • When properly lubricated, there should be 13 mm (1/2 inch) of grease showing on the shaft splines.

      Repair

      1. Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly.
      2. There are significant differences between the car and truck procedures: the lubricant is applied to a different part of the steering system and uses a different lubrication kit, 26098419.
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    Fault
    ON OCCASION, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL AND WOULD HESITATE WHEN TURNING.
    Remedy
    THE SHAFT WAS THEN LUBED AS PER BULLETIN #II-00-02-35-003B AND WE WERE TOLD AT THE TIME THAT THE PROBLEM SHOULD NOT REOCCUR.
    Inspection
    SUSS PONTIAC VERIFIED THE COMPLAINT AND FOUND THE "INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT" DRY AND CLUNKING.

  5. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-06-20

    Steering knocking sound and difficult steering wheel turning

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED TEMPORARY FIX KIT SO CONSUMERS COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY COULD GET THE PARTS MANUFACTURED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS A WAITING LIST.*AK

      What the documents say to do

      Steering intermediate shaft clunk

      Confirm

      • When properly lubricated, there should be 13 mm (1/2 inch) of grease showing on the shaft splines.

      Repair

      1. Replace the upper intermediate steering shaft assembly.
      2. There are significant differences between the car and truck procedures: the lubricant is applied to a different part of the steering system and uses a different lubrication kit, 26098419.
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    Fault
    DT: THE STEERING IS HAVING A KNOCKING SOUND WHEN TURNING, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO EVEN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. (1 more)
    Remedy
    GENERAL MOTORS ISSUED TEMPORARY FIX KIT SO CONSUMERS COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL THEY COULD GET THE PARTS MANUFACTURED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE WAS A WAITING LIST.*AK

  6. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-03-07

    Steering noise and transmission clunking, window regulator failure, transmission fluid leak

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Remedy
    06/16/04 36987 LAST WARRANTY WORK...SAME COMPLAINT AS ALWAYS ABOUT STERRING NOISE AND TRANSMISSION,INSPECTED AND REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT,DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED WORKING THEY REPLACED WINDOW REGULATOR,FLUIDS LEAKING THEY REPLACED LEAKING TRANS GASKET.

Known issuesSnap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle (slot the front crossmember mounting holes)3

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-08-04

    Steering column thumping/popping noise and front tire wear since new

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Cause
    FRONT-END SPECIALIST SAID THAT THERE IS A DEFECT IN GM TORSION BAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM THAT IS CAUSING MOST OF THESE PROBLEMS BUT GM REPS WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE OR REMEDY. *JB
    Remedy
    DEALER PACKED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WITH GREASE. (2 more)
    Inspection
    DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE NOISE.
    Outcome
    DID NOT WORK. (2 more)

  2. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2008-07-08

    Loud popping or clicking sound during turns, recurring at multiple mileages

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    WHILE MAKING EITHER A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN AT 10 MPH (= 16.1 km/h), THE CONTACT COULD HEAR A LOUD POPPING OR CLICKING SOUND. (1 more)
    Remedy
    SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE STRAPS, LUBED THE FRONT, AND TIGHTENED THE CROSS MEMBER BOLTS. (6 more)
    Inspection
    AT 67,762 MILES (= 109,052 km), THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

  3. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-11-20

    Clanking noise when turning right and steering wheel vibration

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    2003 GMC YUKON XL, HAVING A CLANKING NOISE WHEN TURNING RIGHT. (2 more)
    Remedy
    SMOOTHED OUT MOUNTING HOLES AND SECURED.
    Inspection
    DEALER STATED "FOUND CROSSMEMBER BOLTS BINDING AND MAKING NOISE. (1 more)

Known issuesPower steering pump whine between idle and 2000 rpm1

  1. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15

    Power Steering Pump Whine Noise

    1. 1Fault

      • Owners may report a whine noise that normal diagnostics trace to the power steering pump, most commonly heard between idle and 2000 rpm.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • A new design power steering pump that helps improve or eliminate this noise was introduced with the new body style pickups and utilities from model year 2007 and the 2008 H2.

    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      1. GM dealers report that flushing and refilling the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners has reduced or eliminated the noise; GM Engineering has not evaluated this product.
      2. For vehicles built before that change, or if the Lucas fluid is not readily available, install the latest design GM power steering pump, looking up the part number in the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC).
      3. The warranty labor operation is E9523, Flush and Bleed Power Steering System, 0.9 hour.

      Parts

      • 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.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：The model list covers 2003-2013 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe and GMC Sierra and Yukon models, plus the 2003-2009 Hummer H2 (note: the Yukon range runs to 2013).
    • Condition：Owners may report a whine noise that normal diagnostics trace to the power steering pump, most commonly heard between idle and 2000 rpm.
    • Repair：GM dealers report that flushing and refilling the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners has reduced or eliminated the noise; GM Engineering has not evaluated this product.
    • Parts：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.
    • Cause：A new design power steering pump that helps improve or eliminate this noise was introduced with the new body style pickups and utilities from model year 2007 and the 2008 H2.
    • Repair：For vehicles built before that change, or if the Lucas fluid is not readily available, install the latest design GM power steering pump, looking up the part number in the GM Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC).
    • Repair：The warranty labor operation is E9523, Flush and Bleed Power Steering System, 0.9 hour.

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    Remedy
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush and refill the power steering system with Lucas Power Steering Fluid with Conditioners. Technician will replace the power steering pump with the latest design if the fluid is not available.

STEERING5

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-12-03

    Loud squealing noise when turning left

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    AT APROX 6000 MILES (= 9,656 km) VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD SQUEELING NOISE EVERY TIME VEHICLE WAS TURNED TO THE LEFT.
    Cause
    WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE AND THAT THE NOISE IS CAUSED BY A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX RELIEVING PRESSURE.
    Remedy
    ON SECOND VISIT FOR SAME CONCERN THEY PUT A "CONDITIONER" IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX. (1 more)
    Outcome
    PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURED.

  2. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-03-09

    Beeping noise at rear when slowing to turn

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY LUBRICATED THE COLUMN BOOT.

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    Fault
    TL*- THE CONTACT HEARD A BEEPING NOISE AT THE REAR OF THE 2005 GMC YUKON WHEN SHE SLOWED DOWN TO MAKE A TURN WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH (= 24.1 km/h). (1 more)
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY LUBRICATED THE COLUMN BOOT.
    Outcome
    THE CONTACT STATED THIS DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.

  3. Manufacturer communication2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2020-08-10(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)

    Power Steering Noise at Low Temperatures - Technical Bulletin

    1. 1Fault

      • Noise or a fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • At -30°C (-22°F) or lower the power steering fluid may thicken and system pressures may rise, potentially causing noise or damage to components.

    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • Replace any damaged power steering components, flush the system and refill with Cold Climate power steering fluid.

      Parts

      • P/N 12345866 (in Canada 10953484): 16 oz. bottle Power Steering Fluid - Cold Climate.
      • P/N 12345867 (in Canada 10953471): 32 oz. bottle Power Steering Fluid - Cold Climate.

      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

      • In some extreme operating conditions this fluid may not correct the condition.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：Applies to 2014 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.
    • Condition：Noise or a fluid leak from the power steering pump, gear or high pressure side hose during extreme low outdoor temperature operation.
    • Cause：At -30°C (-22°F) or lower the power steering fluid may thicken and system pressures may rise, potentially causing noise or damage to components.
    • Repair：Replace any damaged power steering components, flush the system and refill with Cold Climate power steering fluid.
    • Caution：In some extreme operating conditions this fluid may not correct the condition.
    • Parts：P/N 12345866 (in Canada 10953484): 16 oz. bottle Power Steering Fluid - Cold Climate.
    • Parts：P/N 12345867 (in Canada 10953471): 32 oz. bottle Power Steering Fluid - Cold Climate.

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    Remedy
    This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.

  4. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-03-03

    Loud rattle from left front side, December 2005

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    IN DECEMBER OF 2005, STARTING HEARING A LOUD RATTLE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF MY 2004 GMC YUKON WITH 26,099 MILES (= 42,002 km).
    Cause
    APPARENTLY THERE IS ACTUALLY THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN BEARING THAT NEEDS REPLACED.

  5. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2006-08-27

    Both front wheel bearings failed at 51,280 miles

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

  1. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2009-08-11

    Left front wheel nearly fell off after toll booth exit

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL NEARLY FELL OFF OUR 2002 YUKON 1500 SLT. (9 more)
    Remedy
    MY HUSBAND STOPPED REPEATEDLY TO RETIGHTEN THE BOLTS.
    Consequence
    WE NEARLY WENT OFF THE ROAD.

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