GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightLeakNoiseCorrosion or rustParking brakeMisfire or rough idleStalls or shuts offGauge or instrument fault
Possible causes
45 causes not drawn
- ABS light with C0265/C0201/U1041 or no communication with brake module (EBCM ground G110)1
- Violent steering wheel shake or vibration at road speed (brake booster)1
- Broken latch of the rear cupholder in the center console (replace the latch only)1
- Side access door noise (door check link replacement)1
- Factory trailer hitch receiver bent, broken or weld failure1
- Center Console: design or manufacturing1
- Roller Rocker: failed, broken4
- Increased accelerator pedal effort / throttle body sticks (clean and adjust, do not replace)4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L only2
- Higher than expected oil consumption at 8600 GVW and above (accepted rate and consumption test)2
- Rear bank knock sensor corrosion from water intrusion (P0332)4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L only2
- Accessory drive belt whine (power steering pump pulley repositioned)1500 only1
- Castech cylinder head porosity crack (gradual coolant loss)4.8L, 5.3L only1
- Intake manifold gasket leak (cold idle misfire, lean codes)1
- Higher than expected engine oil consumption (PCV valve replacement)4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L only1
- P0300 after engine repairs: injector connectors crossed (cylinders 5-7 / 6-8)1
- Slight roughness at idle with no DTCs (possible characteristic)1
- Ground Ring Terminal: loose or misadjusted3
- Trailer brakes applied whenever headlamps or park lamps are on (brake controller jumper harness)2
- Intermittent battery drain from a sticking A/C compressor relay1
- Positive battery cable contact with steering shaft universal joint (Denali) - Transport Canada 20010921
- Poor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mast1
- Rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on (auxiliary ground to rear washer pump)1
- Turn signal flashes fast (export flasher relay installed)1
- Engine Control Module: software1
- Fuse: failed1
- Engine compartment noise with A/C on and A/C inoperative (auxiliary rear A/C: suction hose and compressor)2
- A/C blows warm at extended idle (6.0L: auxiliary electric cooling fan)6.0L only1
- Loss of HVAC mode or temperature control (wiring harness rerouted)1
- Passenger side colder or warmer than the driver's side (HVAC case to cowl seal)1
- Insufficient heat from the rear heater in extreme cold (tee coupling replacement)1
- 4L60-E burnt 3-4 clutch pack1
- 4L60-E slip or no forward engagement right after input housing replacement (service part 17803687)1
- 4L80-E / 4L85-E planetary gear whine in first and second gear1
- Service 4WD indicator and DTC B2725 (transfer case shift control switch)4WD / AWD only1
- Electronic transfer case stops shifting with no DTC (shift abuse lock out mode, normal)1
- Transfer case speed sensor connector locks bend on disconnect (improved connector)1
- 2nd/3rd row outboard seat belt retractor internal crack - recall 01V-1591
- Second row seat belt retractor does not lock automatically for a child restraint1
- Seat Belt Buckle: failed1
- Seat Belt Warning Light: failed1
- OnStar System: software1
- CD Player: software1
- OnStar Hardware: software1
- Purge Solenoid: failed1
- Shaft: loose or misadjusted1
Causes with no correction stated (14)
Causes the records name for which no check or repair is stated, in a technical document or in a record. Press one for the records that name it.
- Body, doors and interior
- Rear Window Glass: loose or misadjusted (2)
- Transmission and driveline
- Transmission: failed (2)Axle Differential Seal: leaking (1)Flexplate: broken, failed (1)Front Differential: failed (1)Locking Rear Differential (1)
- Suspension, wheels and tires
- Automatic Level Control: clogged or contaminated (1)
- Electrical, wiring and power
- Battery: leaking (1)Connector: corroded (1)
- Instruments and lighting
- Bulb: design or manufacturing, electrical fault (1)Instrument Cluster Stepper Motor: failed (1)Instrument Panel Cluster: failed (1)
- Other
- Weld: broken (1)
The documents say what to doOnly records name itThe size of a node, the width of a link and the numbers are records matching this search, not likelihoods.
FaultCrate・GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006・2001
Candidate cause (the documents say what to do)
Upper control arm bracket alignment (dowel) pin missing at front end alignment
While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
What to do
- If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.
What is needed
- Parts and materials
- Not stated
- Labor time
- Not stated
- Special tools
- Not stated
- Scan tool
- Not stated
Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.
In the records
No record states work done for this cause.
See the evidence (1 technical documents, 1 records)
Passages of the technical documents
Applies to 2000-2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL.
2000-2015 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon Denali XL
General Motors
While performing a front end alignment, the upper control arm bracket alignment pin may be found missing.
While performing a front end alignment it may be noticed that the upper control arm bracket alignment pin is missing.
General Motors
The pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
This pin serves as a pilot for the alignment cam when adjusting the front caster and camber.
General Motors
If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be used as a temporary alignment aid to center the cam to the bracket while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts.
If the pin is missing, a 1/4 inch dowel rod or a punch can be utilized as a temporary alignment aid to properly center the cam to the bracket, while making adjustments and torqueing the control arm nuts
General Motors
A cause or a result a complaint states is the owner’s view or what a dealer told them, not an established fact.
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.

