GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

▸Known issuesCenter console lid hard to open or close (lubricate the latch)1

1. Manufacturer communication2000–2003 GMC FULLSIZE PICKUPS AND UTILITIES (YUKON XL) ・ 2003-09-01(also printed in 1 other issues)

   Center console lid hard to open or close: lubricate the latch

   1. 1Fault

      Not stated

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   2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • According to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. If the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the lid a sharp rap with the hand.
      2. Open and close the console lid several times to verify proper operation of the latch.
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   3. 3Correction

      Repair

      • Apply a small amount of GM Dri Slide Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch through the opening in the latch trim plate, operating the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism.

      Caution

      • Do not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition.
   Read the sentences of the record

   From the manufacturer’s document

   • Applies to：Applies to 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console: owners may comment that the lid is hard to open or close.
   • Cause：According to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch.
   • Caution：Do not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition.
   • Confirm：If the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the lid a sharp rap with the hand.
   • Repair：Apply a small amount of GM Dri Slide Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch through the opening in the latch trim plate, operating the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism.
   • Confirm：Open and close the console lid several times to verify proper operation of the latch.

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   Remedy

   Console Latch Lubricant Owners of some 1999-2003 Chevrolet and GMC fullsize pickups and utilities with a center console may comment that the lid is hard to open or close. According to bulletin 02-08-49-007, this may be caused by insufficient lubrication on the latch. TIP: Do not replace parts in an attempt to repair this condition. TIP: If the lid will not open, depress the center console latch handle button and give the top of the center console lid a sharp rap with your hand. Apply a small amount of GM Dri Slide® Lubricant 1052948 (992926 in Canada) to the center console latch, through the opening in the latch trim plate (fig. 9) . Operate the latch while spraying to work the lubricant into the mechanism. Open and close the console lid several times to verify the proper operation of the latch.