GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:NoiseVibration or shudderAir conditioning or heaterLeakLoss of engine power, no accelerationLiftgate, rear glass or door lockWarning lightReduced braking
Record by record
6 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.
Component named as the cause
How it is said to have ended
- result not stated2
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.
Read the records one by one (6)
Known issuesSnap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle (slot the front crossmember mounting holes)1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-11-20
Clanking noise when turning right and steering wheel vibration
1Fault
2Finding the cause
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)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2009-08-11
Left front wheel nearly fell off after toll booth exit
1Fault
2Finding the cause
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.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-06-20
Rear rotors rusted and hitting backing plates; front end shaking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- ALSO, THE ROTORS WERE RUSTED. (1 more)
STEERING2
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2012-12-11
Steering wheel shakes excessively while driving at 70 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH (= 112.7 km/h), HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
- Inspection
- THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-05-03
Steering Assist or Shudder During Parking Lot Maneuvers
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
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- Remedy
- LACK OF STEERING ASSIST OR SHUDDER DURING PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. *MR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Manufacturer communication2004–2006 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2023-11-22
Vibration Analysis Worksheet Service Bulletin
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- When diagnosing vibration, use the worksheet together with the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure in the service information.
- Place the sensor where the vibration is felt: on the seat track for a seat complaint, on the steering column for a steering wheel complaint.
- Moving the sensor to other areas, look for the same Hz reading with the greatest amplitude.
- If a system balance was attempted and the vibration remains, check ring gear backlash at each tooth; readings should not vary more than 0.050 mm (0.002 in).
- Aluminum wheel/tire runout measured on the vehicle: maximum 0.030 in (.762 mm).
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2024 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Confirm:When diagnosing vibration, use the worksheet together with the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure in the service information.
- Confirm:Place the sensor where the vibration is felt: on the seat track for a seat complaint, on the steering column for a steering wheel complaint.
- Confirm:Moving the sensor to other areas, look for the same Hz reading with the greatest amplitude.
- Confirm:If a system balance was attempted and the vibration remains, check ring gear backlash at each tooth; readings should not vary more than 0.050 mm (0.002 in).
- Confirm:Aluminum wheel/tire runout measured on the vehicle: maximum 0.030 in (.762 mm).
- Confirm:Hub mounting surface runout: maximum 0.005 in (0.132 mm).
- Confirm:Wheel stud runout: maximum 0.010 in (0.254 mm).
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

