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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 back9
  • says it did not fix it4
  • result not stated22

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Known issuesHydro-boost brake assist and power steering share one hydraulic supply (four campaigns)5

  1. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-01-15

    Steering and brakes lost; pump shaft snapped during backing and sharp turning over rough ground

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. (1 more)
    Cause
    SHAFT IN PUMP SNAPPED OFF INSIDE HOUSING.
    Remedy
    TOWED TO GM GARAGE AND NEW PUMP INSTALLED.

  2. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-06-11(2 earlier editions of this document folded here)

    Power steering pump and line replacement procedure

    1. 1Fault

      • In rare cases there is a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers.
      • The condition goes away or greatly improves once the vehicle begins to move or is above parking lot speeds.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • The concern can be aggravated by worn tires, low tire air pressure, low power steering pump pressures, and tires larger than stock size.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. Perform the "Power Steering System Test" found in SI and make any necessary repairs based on system diagnosis.
      2. To tell whether a 670 gear box is fitted, inspect the mounting bolts that attach the stub shaft housing; a 670 gear box has only 3 mounting bolts.

    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      1. If a C/K 1500 Series vehicle is equipped with a 670 gear box, replacing it with a 680 gear box may increase the customer satisfaction.
      2. When replacing a 670 gear box with a 680 gear box, replace the power steering gear, union fitting and both inlet O-ring seals.

      Parts

      • Parts (C/K 1500 series only): 88965542 Power Steering Gear, 26025709 Union Fitting, 26001594 Inlet O-ring Seal.

      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

      • For C/K 1500 series vehicles, if diagnostics did not lead to any repair, the concern is a normal operating characteristic.
      • If the stub shaft housing has no mounting bolts or has 4 bolts, do not proceed with this bulletin; the vehicle does not have a 670 gear box.
      • It is recommended in all cases that the proper tire size and the maximum tire pressure are set to the manufacturer's specification on the door placard, especially for the front tires.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：The model list names 2003-2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali and Yukon XL.
    • Condition：In rare cases there is a lack of steering assist when stopped or during parking lot type maneuvers.
    • Condition：The condition goes away or greatly improves once the vehicle begins to move or is above parking lot speeds.
    • Cause：The concern can be aggravated by worn tires, low tire air pressure, low power steering pump pressures, and tires larger than stock size.
    • Confirm：Perform the "Power Steering System Test" found in SI and make any necessary repairs based on system diagnosis.
    • Caution：For C/K 1500 series vehicles, if diagnostics did not lead to any repair, the concern is a normal operating characteristic.
    • Repair：If a C/K 1500 Series vehicle is equipped with a 670 gear box, replacing it with a 680 gear box may increase the customer satisfaction.
    • Confirm：To tell whether a 670 gear box is fitted, inspect the mounting bolts that attach the stub shaft housing; a 670 gear box has only 3 mounting bolts.
    • Caution：If the stub shaft housing has no mounting bolts or has 4 bolts, do not proceed with this bulletin; the vehicle does not have a 670 gear box.
    • Repair：When replacing a 670 gear box with a 680 gear box, replace the power steering gear, union fitting and both inlet O-ring seals.
    • Parts：Parts (C/K 1500 series only): 88965542 Power Steering Gear, 26025709 Union Fitting, 26001594 Inlet O-ring Seal.
    • Caution：It is recommended in all cases that the proper tire size and the maximum tire pressure are set to the manufacturer's specification on the door placard, especially for the front tires.

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    Remedy
    This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the power steering pump and line to correct the customers concern of lack of steering assit when stopped or parking lot manuvers.

  3. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2012-08-07

    GM Power Steering Assist Concerns Diagnosis

    1. 1Fault

      Not stated

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ

      What the documents say to do

      Hydro-boost brake assist and power steering share one hydraulic supply (four campaigns)

      Confirm

      • Perform the "Power Steering System Test" found in SI and make any necessary repairs based on system diagnosis.

      Repair

      1. Dealers replace the hydro-boost relief valve.
      2. Dealers test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation and replace it if it fails.

      Caution

      • An inoperative pump raises steering and braking effort but does not completely remove the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
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    Remedy
    GENERAL MOTORS: DIAGNOSING POWER STEERING CONCERNS. IN RARE CASES, CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A LACK OF STEERING ASSIST WHEN STOPPED OR DURING PARKING LOT TYPE OF MANEUVERS. *JS UPDATED 09/02/14*LJ

  4. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2009-10-02

    Power steering pump shaft fracture and brake failure at 37,000 miles

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    THE POWER STEERING SHAFT IN THE PUMP BROKE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH (= 48.3 km/h). (1 more)
    Remedy
    THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP.

  5. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-07-21

    Power steering pump binding and shaft detachment while driving

    1. 1Fault

      THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND BUMPY. (1 more)

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE DRY AND BUMPY. (1 more)
    Remedy
    THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED.
    Inspection
    THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY DETERMINED THAT THE SHAFT ON THE POWER STEERING UNIT HAD DETACHED.

Known issuesSteering intermediate shaft clunk3

  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

Known issuesSnap or popping noise from the front of the vehicle (slot the front crossmember mounting holes)2

  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.

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.

    Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.

    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.

Known issuesReduced Engine Power from throttle body connector crimp, broken wire or grounds1

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2015-09-28

    Check engine light and reduced power warning with complete loss of acceleration, braking and steering

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK MY VEHICLES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE REDUCED POWER WARNING CAME ON AT WHICH TIME I HAD COMPLETE LOSS OF ACCELERATION, COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING, AND COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING POWER. (1 more)
    Remedy
    I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE THROTTLE HOUSING AND HARNESS COMPONENTS, ACCELERATION PEDAL SENSOR AND YET THE ISSUE CONTINUES, SOMEONE IS GOING TO ( DIE ) BECAUSE OF GMC'S LACK OF CONCERN AND RESPONSIBILITY TO OWNERS OF THEIR PRODUCTS.

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  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. Manufacturer communication2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-05-21

    Power Steering Fluid Leak at Fluid Reservoir Diagnosis

    1. 1Fault

      • When diagnosing a power steering fluid leak, the technician may find a heat damaged fluid reservoir.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • Super heated power steering fluid may affect the pump, reservoir and hoses, and these parts may show no apparent issue at the initial diagnosis.
      • Fluid temperatures high enough to distort or damage the reservoir may damage the power steering pump and affect its durability.

    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • When replacing a reservoir for a leak that appears to be caused by super heated fluid, also replace the power steering pump and hoses.

      Caution

      • Advise the customer not to hold the steering against the stop or end of travel for more than 5 seconds at an engine speed above 1,500 rpm.
      • Continuous spin-outs or "doughnuts" with the steering at or near the end of travel for more than 5 seconds at a time above 1,500 rpm also overheat the fluid.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：Applies to 2018 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks equipped with hydraulic power steering.
    • Condition：When diagnosing a power steering fluid leak, the technician may find a heat damaged fluid reservoir.
    • Cause：Super heated power steering fluid may affect the pump, reservoir and hoses, and these parts may show no apparent issue at the initial diagnosis.
    • Cause：Fluid temperatures high enough to distort or damage the reservoir may damage the power steering pump and affect its durability.
    • Repair：When replacing a reservoir for a leak that appears to be caused by super heated fluid, also replace the power steering pump and hoses.
    • Caution：Advise the customer not to hold the steering against the stop or end of travel for more than 5 seconds at an engine speed above 1,500 rpm.
    • Caution：Continuous spin-outs or "doughnuts" with the steering at or near the end of travel for more than 5 seconds at a time above 1,500 rpm also overheat the fluid.

    Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.

    Remedy
    This preliminary information bulletin provides information for diagnosing a power steering fluid leak at the fluid reservoir.

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

    Rough Idle Preliminary Information

    1. 1Fault

      • A slight rough idle with no DTCs or other engine performance concerns; comparison vehicles may show the same concern.
      • In some instances an occasional misfire may register on the Tech 2 at idle, but no DTCs will be stored.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      • Compare the concern to a like vehicle; if it is worse than the like vehicle, complete SI diagnosis and repair as necessary.

    3. 3Correction

      Caution

      • If SI diagnosis for Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle is inconclusive, or the concern is the same as the like vehicle, consider it an idle characteristic of the vehicle and attempt no repairs.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：Applies to 1999-2013 GMC Savana, Sierra and Yukon.
    • Applies to：Applies to vehicles with a V-8 gas engine.
    • Condition：A slight rough idle with no DTCs or other engine performance concerns; comparison vehicles may show the same concern.
    • Condition：In some instances an occasional misfire may register on the Tech 2 at idle, but no DTCs will be stored.
    • Confirm：Compare the concern to a like vehicle; if it is worse than the like vehicle, complete SI diagnosis and repair as necessary.
    • Caution：If SI diagnosis for Rough, Unstable, or Incorrect Idle is inconclusive, or the concern is the same as the like vehicle, consider it an idle characteristic of the vehicle and attempt no repairs.

    Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.

    Remedy
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician vehicles with a slight rough idle. Technician should compare the concern with a like vehicle. If the concern is worse than a like vehicle, technician should follow published Service Information diagnosis and repair as necessary.

  6. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-07-22

    Power steering failed during left turn at low speed

    1. 1Fault

      THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 1 MPH (= 1.61 km/h) AND MAKING A LEFT INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. (2 more)

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

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    Fault
    THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 1 MPH (= 1.61 km/h) AND MAKING A LEFT INTO A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING FAILED. (2 more)
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.

  7. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-04-01

    Steering locks up intermittently at various speeds

    1. 1Fault

      THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE. (1 more)

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    THIS HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE. (1 more)
    Inspection
    THE MECHANICS CANNOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, AND SINCE THIS IS NOT A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM, THEY ARE UNABLE TO EXPERIENCE IT.
    Consequence
    I'VE HAD ONE MINOR INCIDENT/ACCIDENT WHILE BACKING UP TO PARK MY TRUCK AT A CAMPGROUND. (2 more)

  8. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2012-12-11

    Steering wheel shakes excessively while driving at 70 MPH

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      THE VEHICLE WAS NOT 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.

  9. Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2011-03-28

    Pitman Arm Shaft Seal Service Kit Information

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Remedy
    BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/OLDSMOBILE AND HUMMER: INFORMATION ON PITMAN ARM SHAFT SEAL SERVICE KIT. DO NOT REPLACE ENTIRE STEERING GEAR FOR PITMAN SEAL LEAK. TECHNICIANS HAVE BEEN REPLACING ENTIRE STEERING GEARS DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SERVICE JUST LEAKING PITMAN SHAFT SEAL. *PE UPDATED 5/9/11. *PE

  10. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2010-03-10

    Excessive steering slack since 40-45K miles

    1. 1Fault

      SINCE 40-45K MILES (= 64.4–72,420 km) MY GMC YUKON 1500 XL HAS HAD A TERRIBLE SLACK IN THE STEERING.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    SINCE 40-45K MILES (= 64.4–72,420 km) MY GMC YUKON 1500 XL HAS HAD A TERRIBLE SLACK IN THE STEERING.
    Consequence
    THERE'S BEEN TIMES I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN THE OTHER LANE.

  11. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2008-02-24

    Quad steering drops out of quad mode and fails to lock, occurring about a week after purchase

    1. 1Fault

      ABOUT A WEEK AFTER WE HAD THE VEHICLE, THE QUAD STEERING WOULD DROP OUT OF QUAD MODE AS INDICATED BY THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD, AS WELL AS THE FEEL OF THE DRIVE, AND ON OCCASION NOT LOCK INTO POSITION EITHER.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    ABOUT A WEEK AFTER WE HAD THE VEHICLE, THE QUAD STEERING WOULD DROP OUT OF QUAD MODE AS INDICATED BY THE LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD, AS WELL AS THE FEEL OF THE DRIVE, AND ON OCCASION NOT LOCK INTO POSITION EITHER.
    Consequence
    THE WHEELS WOULD THEN TURN SIDEWAYS AND WE TEMPORARY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE UNTIL WE PULL OVER TO STRAIGHTEN OUT THE WHEELS IN ORDER TO LOCK THEM IN POSITION.

  12. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-09-19

    Gear Box Power Steering Pump P/S Performance Concerns

    1. 1Fault

      Not stated

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      GEAR BOX POWER STEERING PUMP, P/S PERFORMANCE CONCERNS. *NJ UPDATED ON 6/30/2011. *KB

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    Remedy
    GEAR BOX POWER STEERING PUMP, P/S PERFORMANCE CONCERNS. *NJ UPDATED ON 6/30/2011. *KB

  13. 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.

ENGINE2

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2014-09-10

    Engine shut off on expressway, loss of power steering and brakes

    1. 1Fault

      WHILE DRIVING POSTED SPEED ON EXPRESSWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. (1 more)

    2. 2Finding the cause

      THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME KEY LOCK SYSTEM AND SAME ABS SYSTEMS BOTH OF WHICH SEEM TO CONTRIBUTE TO OR CAUSE THE PROBLEM.

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    WHILE DRIVING POSTED SPEED ON EXPRESSWAY VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. (1 more)
    Cause
    THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME KEY LOCK SYSTEM AND SAME ABS SYSTEMS BOTH OF WHICH SEEM TO CONTRIBUTE TO OR CAUSE THE PROBLEM.

  2. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2013-06-17

    Brake failure during stopping with check engine light illumination

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.

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    Fault
    THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED AS THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
    Inspection
    THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING CYLINDER, THE POWER STEERING HOSES, THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

SERVICE BRAKES2

  1. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2022-04-27

    Sudden speed reduction and high RPMs while driving; later brake engagement and smoke from wheel

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possibly the proportioning valve.

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    While driving on the freeway at 75 mph (= 120.7 km/h) I felt significant reduction in speed and the rpms went pretty high. (5 more)
    Cause
    Possibly the proportioning valve.
    Remedy
    I replaced those anyway.
    Inspection
    This continued to happen sporadically so I took it to my mechanic he inspected the vehicle could not find an issue he also ran a code scan. (3 more)

  2. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2012-10-26

    Brakes and power steering failed after 4 days

    1. 1Fault

      THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING 4 DAYS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING HAD FAILED.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.

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    Fault
    THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING 4 DAYS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING HAD FAILED.
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
    Inspection
    THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2

  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.

  2. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2004-01-13

    2001 Denali XL SUV died with loss of brakes, steering and acceleration

    1. 1Fault

      PROBLEMS WITH 2001 DENALI XL/ SUV DIED AND THERE WAS LOSS OF BRAKES, STEERING AND ACCELERATION.*MR VEHICLE WAS AT IDLE WHEN IT DIED THE FIRST TIME. (1 more)

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    PROBLEMS WITH 2001 DENALI XL/ SUV DIED AND THERE WAS LOSS OF BRAKES, STEERING AND ACCELERATION.*MR VEHICLE WAS AT IDLE WHEN IT DIED THE FIRST TIME. (1 more)
    Remedy
    IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED.
    Inspection
    DEALERSHIP COULDN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BUT KNEW IT HAD TO DO WITH THE FUSE.
    Consequence
    THE CONSUMERS ESCAPED UNHARMED.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1

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

    Unwanted or Phantom Phone Calls Diagnosis and Repair

    1. 1Fault

      • A customer may report that the OnStar system attempts or completes phone calls that the operator of the vehicle did not initiate.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

      This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：Applies to all brands and models, model years 2000 - 2017.
    • Condition：A customer may report that the OnStar system attempts or completes phone calls that the operator of the vehicle did not initiate.

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    Remedy
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone calls. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a ″Phone Unavailable″ audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A “Ready” or “OnStar ready” audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ″push to talk″ button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1

  1. Manufacturer communication2004–2006 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2023-11-22

    Vibration Analysis Worksheet Service Bulletin

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. When diagnosing vibration, use the worksheet together with the Vibration Analysis - Road Testing procedure in the service information.
      2. 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.
      3. Moving the sensor to other areas, look for the same Hz reading with the greatest amplitude.
      4. 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).
      5. Aluminum wheel/tire runout measured on the vehicle: maximum 0.030 in (.762 mm).
      2 more points

    3. 3Correction

      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.

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    • 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).

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    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.

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