GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightNoiseLeakStalls or shuts offGauge or instrument faultVibration or shudderLoss of engine power, no accelerationCorrosion or rust
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- says it was fixed1
- says it came back2
- result not stated11
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2013-08-27
Fire in center console during highway driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- THEN THE SMOKE GOT WORSE AND HAD A TERRIBLE ODOR. (3 more)
- Cause
- AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT IT WAS JUST OIL SPILLED ON EXHAUST SYSTEM. (2 more)
- Remedy
- I AM TRYING TO REPAIR THE WIRING BY REINSULATING EACH WIRE AND THEN RE-BUNDLING THEM. *TR
- Inspection
- IN LOOKING INTO THE BOTTOM IT APPEARS THAT SMALL BITS OF PAPER, RECEIPTS, ETC. HAD FALLEN DOWN ONTO THE WIRING HARNESS BELOW.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2010-03-31
Spontaneous electrical fire in parked vehicle with right rear turn signal flashing
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- ON MARCH 13, 2010 AT 7 AM I FOUND MY 2005 GMC YUKON XL, WHICH WAS PARKED AND LOCKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME, WITH THE RIGHT REAR TURN SIGNAL FLASHING. (1 more)
- Cause
- IT WAS RAINING THAT NIGHT, SO IT IS BELIEVED THE RAIN IS WHAT KEPT ENOUGH OXYGEN FROM ENTERING THROUGH THE HOLE.
- Inspection
- AFTER THE FIRE WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE THE FIRE WAS DETERMINED TO BE ELECTRICAL.
- Consequence
- THE CONTENTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE COVERED IN HEAVY SOOT INCLUDING A BRAND NEW TODDLER CAR SEAT, STROLLER, SOFTBALL GEAR BAG, DVD NOTEBOOK FILLED WITH DVD'S AND VARIOUS TOOLS.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2008-03-03
Heated seat module failed and stayed on, draining battery and overheating seat
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- HEATED SEAT MODULE FAILED AND INSTEAD OF JUST NOT WORKING IT STAYED ON, RAN MY BATTERY DOWN, CAUSED MY SEAT TO GET REALLY HOT TO THE TOUCH AND I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT IT CATCHING FIRE.
- Remedy
- GM HAD TO DISCONNECT THE SEAT MODULE TO GET IT TO GO OFF.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-06-06
Loud grinding noise and bang at highway speeds, stall with white smoke, recurring
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ON THREE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY AND FREEWAY SPEEDS OF 30- 75 MPH (= 48.3–120.7 km/h) THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER LOUD BANG. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE ENTIRE A/C WAS REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS. (2 more)
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-08-07
Vehicle fire in engine bay after parking following 80-mile trip
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- UPON ALIGHTING FROM VEHICLE, WE DETECTED A BURNING ODOR.
- Inspection
- INSPECTION REVEALED SMOKE RELEASED THROUGH FRONT GRILLE.
- Consequence
- FLAMES EMERGED IMMEDIATELY, SPREADING QUICKLY FROM ENGINE BAY REARWARD, ENGULFING ENTIRE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS DESTROYED, ALONG WITH OTHER VEHICLE PARKED ALONGSIDE.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2011-11-26
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2003-08-02
Load leveling compressor fuses fail continuously
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- FUSES CONSISTANTLY FAIL WHEN COMPRESSER ACTIVATES WHEN LOAD IS IN OR ON VEHICLE. (1 more)
- Inspection
- DEALER UNABLE TO ISOLATE THE PROBLEM.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2003-01-06
Instrument panel overheating during normal operation
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- CONSUMER STATES THAT INSTRUMENT PANEL GETS EXTREMELY HOT DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2019-03-18
Diagnostic Tip: Using Smoke Machine and Ultrasonic Detector for Air Leaks
1Fault
- Leak
- Smoke or fire
- P0101 (general documents only)
- P0137 (general documents only)
- P0138 (general documents only)
- P0140 (general documents only)
- P0141 (general documents only)
- P0157 (general documents only)
- The SES light is on, and initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and/or O2 sensor related codes such as P0171, P0174, P0420 and P0430.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If normal SI diagnostics do not resolve it and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, the J41413-200 Evaporative System Tester smoke machine, the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe may help find the leak.
- For an intake leak, the smoke can be introduced into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube.
- Soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket and seams and on all vacuum nipples.
- For an exhaust leak, a hose into the tailpipe carrying smoke or air, sealed with shop towels, is effective.
- Then spray soapy water around the seals, seams and bosses.
3Correction
Caution
- All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered/sealed.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to all 2000 - 2019 models with gasoline engines.
- Condition:The SES light is on, and initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and/or O2 sensor related codes such as P0171, P0174, P0420 and P0430.
- Confirm:If normal SI diagnostics do not resolve it and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, the J41413-200 Evaporative System Tester smoke machine, the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe may help find the leak.
- Caution:All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered/sealed.
- Confirm:For an intake leak, the smoke can be introduced into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube.
- Confirm:Soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket and seams and on all vacuum nipples.
- Confirm:For an exhaust leak, a hose into the tailpipe carrying smoke or air, sealed with shop towels, is effective.
- Confirm:Then spray soapy water around the seals, seams and bosses.
- Confirm:These methods are very good for finding small leaks around the O2 sensor bosses and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
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- Remedy
- This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Engine Check Lamp P0442 Evaporative Emissions System Notification
1Fault
- The service engine soon lamp (MIL) is on for DTC P0442, but a leak cannot be verified with the system test in the service information.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- With the scan tool, command the EVAP system CLOSED, start the engine and watch the tank pressure sensor value for about two minutes.
- If the tank pressure value changes (shows vacuum), remove the purge solenoid and pressurize its fuel tank side with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A tester.
- If the tank pressure value does not change, install the CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid; use no other adaptor or pressurization method.
- With the EVAP system CLOSED, pressurize through the adaptor and let the system stabilize, watching the gauge for at least 5 minutes, then add smoke.
- Look for smoke or UV trace fluid at the purge solenoid, the engine side, the fuel cap or capless fill door, and the canister vent solenoid filter or fresh-air line.
3Correction
Repair
- If smoke passes through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid.
Caution
- After verifying P0442, do not disturb any fuel system component before testing.
- Test pressure must not exceed 13 in H2O (0.5 PSI (= 3.45 kPa)); more can make components perform inaccurately and lead to misdiagnosis.
- A large temperature difference between vehicle, shop and tester seriously affects accuracy; let the vehicle adjust to shop temperature first.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2016 and prior passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:The service engine soon lamp (MIL) is on for DTC P0442, but a leak cannot be verified with the system test in the service information.
- Caution:After verifying P0442, do not disturb any fuel system component before testing.
- Confirm:With the scan tool, command the EVAP system CLOSED, start the engine and watch the tank pressure sensor value for about two minutes.
- Confirm:If the tank pressure value changes (shows vacuum), remove the purge solenoid and pressurize its fuel tank side with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A tester.
- Repair:If smoke passes through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid.
- Confirm:If the tank pressure value does not change, install the CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid; use no other adaptor or pressurization method.
- Confirm:With the EVAP system CLOSED, pressurize through the adaptor and let the system stabilize, watching the gauge for at least 5 minutes, then add smoke.
- Confirm:Look for smoke or UV trace fluid at the purge solenoid, the engine side, the fuel cap or capless fill door, and the canister vent solenoid filter or fresh-air line.
- Confirm:If smoke testing finds nothing, the leak may exist only under vacuum: use the scan tool Purge/Seal function to pull a vacuum and watch the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
- Caution:Test pressure must not exceed 13 in H2O (0.5 PSI (= 3.45 kPa)); more can make components perform inaccurately and lead to misdiagnosis.
- Caution:A large temperature difference between vehicle, shop and tester seriously affects accuracy; let the vehicle adjust to shop temperature first.
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- Remedy
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2009-04-15
Vehicle burst into flames while driving on highway
1Fault
2Finding the cause
MY CAR HAS SEVERAL RECALLS ON FAULTY PARTS WHICH CATCH ON FIRE.
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- MY CAR HAS SEVERAL RECALLS ON FAULTY PARTS WHICH CATCH ON FIRE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2003-03-21
Fuel pump hot wire melted insulation, fuse blowing
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE CONTINUALLY BLOWING A FUSE (ECM B FUSE).
- Cause
- UPON MY OWN RESEARCH INTO THE CIRCUITRY, I DETERMINED THE LIKELY PROBLEM WAS THE FUEL PUMP.
- Remedy
- I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND UPON REMOVING AND INSPECTING THE OLD COMPONENT, I DISCOVERED THE HOT WIRE (GRAY WIRE) WHICH OPERATES THE PUMP MOTOR HAD BEEN HOT ENOUGH TO MELT THE INSULATION OFF THE WIRE.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-04-20
Fuel pump whistling and fuel leak when parked overnight
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- FUEL PUMP IS WHISTLING AND FUEL LEAK IS APPARENT WHEN PARKED OVERNIGHT IN GARAGE.
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2003-05-20
Fuel leak in garage after filling gas tank on 2000 GMC Yukon XL
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- FUEL LEAK IN MY GARAGE AFTER FILLING GAS TANK.
- Inspection
- SERVICE FACILITY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM TO BE FAULTY PLUNGER IN FUEL PUMP.
SEATS2
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2007-02-05
Seat heater fire in middle row during highway drive
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
HE WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO CUT THE SEAT HEATER CORD AND REMOVE THE CUSHION FROM THE FRAME.
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- Fault
- IMMEDIATELY WHEN WE PARKED, SMOKE BEGAN POURING OUT FROM UNDER MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT. (1 more)
- Remedy
- HE WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO CUT THE SEAT HEATER CORD AND REMOVE THE CUSHION FROM THE FRAME.
- Consequence
- ONLY 2 INCHES (= 50.8 mm) OF PILLOW SAVED OUR PRECIOUS DAUGHTER FROM BEING BURNED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2010-01-08
Burning smell in vehicle with child's car seat on heated seat
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- BURNING SMELL IN 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL.
- Cause
- CHILD HAD TOUCHED CONTROL WITH FOOT AND TURNED HEATED SEAT ON.
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 ・ 2007-10-24
ABS failing, antilock braking pump runs continuously
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WAS FAILING AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKING PUMP CONTINUOUSLY RUNS. (2 more)
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED.
- Inspection
- HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE PAD-CIRCUIT BOARD WAS FAILING AND CAUSED THE PUMP TO RUN AT HIGH SPEEDS.
ENGINE1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2012-06-12
Broken exhaust manifold bolts with leaking gasket causing emission
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
EQUIPMENT1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2018-06-11(4 earlier editions of this document folded here)
GM Products for Eliminating Vehicle Odors
1Fault
- GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator has been shown to greatly reduce or remove mold and mildew smells resulting from vehicle water leaks, as well as customer created odors such as smoke.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- First confirm that all water leaks have been repaired and determine which areas were water soaked or wet; components with visible mold/mildew staining should be replaced.
3Correction
Repair
- If the interior is removed, treat the floor pan and primed/painted surfaces with a bleach/soap solution, rinse with clean water and dry.
- For hard surfaces, add 8 oz. of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator (1 cup) to dish soap in a spray bottle and top off the bottle with tap water.
- Treat all carpeting and upholstered seats lightly to moderately with the formula at full strength, using a wide fan spray setting.
- For the ventilation system, start the vehicle, turn the fan on high cool (not the A/C setting), and spray the formula (10 trigger pulls) into the outside fresh air intake vent at the cowl.
Parts
- Part number 88861431 (in Canada, 88861436): GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, 32 oz (946 mL) non-aerosol bottle.
Part numbers printed in the document
88861431Odor Eliminator, Spray Acdelco 32OzLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
Discontinued (no successor stated)as stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
88861436Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
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Caution
- Do not let the product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2015 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator has been shown to greatly reduce or remove mold and mildew smells resulting from vehicle water leaks, as well as customer created odors such as smoke.
- Caution:Do not let the product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance.
- Confirm:First confirm that all water leaks have been repaired and determine which areas were water soaked or wet; components with visible mold/mildew staining should be replaced.
- Repair:If the interior is removed, treat the floor pan and primed/painted surfaces with a bleach/soap solution, rinse with clean water and dry.
- Repair:For hard surfaces, add 8 oz. of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator (1 cup) to dish soap in a spray bottle and top off the bottle with tap water.
- Repair:Treat all carpeting and upholstered seats lightly to moderately with the formula at full strength, using a wide fan spray setting.
- Repair:For the ventilation system, start the vehicle, turn the fan on high cool (not the A/C setting), and spray the formula (10 trigger pulls) into the outside fresh air intake vent at the cowl.
- Parts:Part number 88861431 (in Canada, 88861436): GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, 32 oz (946 mL) non-aerosol bottle.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating unwanted odors in a vehicle.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
Manufacturer communication2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15
GM Position on Tinted/Smoked Exterior Lighting
1Fault
- A replacement exterior lamp may not match the opposite side because the customer had an outside vendor tint or smoke the lens.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2015 and prior GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.
- Condition:A replacement exterior lamp may not match the opposite side because the customer had an outside vendor tint or smoke the lens.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin communicates GM's position on exterior lighting components ?tinted or smoked? by an outside vendor.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-03-26
Intermittent no-start condition
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- MY YOUKON WOULD NOT START INTERMITTENTLY.
- Cause
- SO I SEARCHED THE NHTSA DATABASE FOR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, AND FOUND THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE EXCEPT IT IS BEING CAUSED BY SHORTED PUMP WIRES IN THE GAS TANK. (1 more)
- Inspection
- WHEN I REMOVED THE PUMP MODULE FROM THE TANK IT WAS JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAD SAID.
- Consequence
- WHAT IS AMAZING TO ME IS THAT I AM STILL ALIVE TODAY AND MY WIFE AND TWO KIDS (6 & 8) DID NOT GET INJURED.
SERVICE BRAKES1
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2022-04-27
Sudden speed reduction and high RPMs while driving; later brake engagement and smoke from wheel
1Fault
2Finding the cause
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)
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