GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightStalls or shuts offLeakMisfire or rough idleLoss of engine power, no accelerationCorrosion or rustNoiseSmoke or fire
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2002-01-012018-05-21
Manufacturer communicationDate 2018-05-21
E85 Fuel Effects on Non-E85 Vehicles Information
2000 GMC YUKON XL、2001 GMC YUKON XL、2002 GMC YUKON XL … +49 other vehicles / years
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Manufacturer communicationDate 2017-08-15
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and E85 Fuel Usage in GM Vehicles
2000 GMC YUKON XL、2001 GMC YUKON XL、2002 GMC YUKON XL … +65 other vehicles / years
This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Manufacturer communicationDate 2005-08-01
External fuel filters were used only on C/K trucks with an L59 engine (E85); these engines were used on utility models only, from 2002 to 2004
2002 GMC C/K TRUCKS WITH AN L59 ENGINE (E85) (YUKON XL)、2003 GMC C/K TRUCKS WITH AN L59 ENGINE (E85) (YUKON XL)、2004 GMC C/K TRUCKS WITH AN L59 ENGINE (E85) (YUKON XL) +15 other vehicles / years
Filter Clarification External fuel filters were used only on C/K trucks with an L59 engine (E85). These engines were used on utility models only, from 2002 to 2004. External fuel filters were used only on C/K trucks with an L59 engine (E85)
Manufacturer communicationDate 2005-06-01
Which vehicles may use E-85 fuel
2002 GMC FULL-SIZE PICKUPS AND UTILITIES (YUKON XL)、2003 GMC FULL-SIZE PICKUPS AND UTILITIES (YUKON XL)、2004 GMC FULL-SIZE PICKUPS AND UTILITIES (YUKON XL) … +20 other vehicles / years
der engine and 2002 - 05 full-size pickups and utilities equipped with the 5.3L L59 VIN code Z V8 engine. All other gasoline engines including all 5.3L V8 with VIN designators other than the letter Z are not E-85 compatible. Only vehicles d
Manufacturer communicationDate 2005-05-01
P0300 from a leak at the upper manifold gasket: only the new teal green gasket 89017589 for repairs on the L59
2000 GMC 5.3L L59 (E85 CAPABLE), AS WELL AS THE OTHER GEN 3 AND GEN 4 ENGINES (YUKON XL)、2001 GMC 5.3L L59 (E85 CAPABLE), AS WELL AS THE OTHER GEN 3 AND GEN 4 ENGINES (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC 5.3L L59 (E85 CAPABLE), AS WELL AS THE OTHER GEN 3 AND GEN 4 ENGINES (YUKON XL) … +42 other vehicles / years
Upper Manifold Gasket Leak This information applies specifically to the 5.3L L59 (E85 capable), as well as the other Gen 3 and Gen 4 engines. If a leak between the upper manifold and gasket causes a DTC P0300 to set, do not replace the enti
Manufacturer communicationDate 2004-05-06
EVAP Code P0442 on Various Engines Notification
2004 GMC YUKON XL +6 other vehicles / years
4.3 4.8 5.3 6.0 LR4 LU3 LM7 L59 LQ4 LQ9 ENGINES- EVAP CODE P0442. *MR
RecallDate 2004-02-08
Engine Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Retainer Screws
2005 GMC YUKON XL
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.3L (RPO L59) V8 ENGINES, THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER TUBE RETAINER SCREWS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY BREAK. IF THE TUBE RETAINER SCREW BREAKS, FUEL
Manufacturer communicationDate 2003-10-01
Starter keeps cranking after the key is released: a normal condition, the PCM controls the starter relay (reminder of bulletin 03-06-03-001)
2003 GMC 2003 C/K TRUCKS WITH THE 5.3L ENGINE (VIN Z -- RPO L59), AND 2004 C/K TRUCKS WITH ANY ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2004 GMC 2003 C/K TRUCKS WITH THE 5.3L ENGINE (VIN Z -- RPO L59), AND 2004 C/K TRUCKS WITH ANY ENGINE (YUKON XL) +10 other vehicles / years
leased -- Reminder Owners of 2003 C/K trucks with the 5.3L Engine (VIN Z -- RPO L59), and 2004 C/K trucks with any engine, may comment that the engine starter continues to run after the key is released (ghost crank). Owners of 2003 C/K truc
Manufacturer communicationDate 2003-05-01
Starter keeps cranking after the key is released (PCM-controlled automatic crank)
2003 GMC FULL-SIZE UTILITIES (YUKON XL) +3 other vehicles / years
do and Sierra pickups or full-size utilities with the 5.3L Engine (VIN Z -- RPO L59) may comment that the engine starter continues to run after the key is released. This is a normal condition and no repairs should be attempted for this cond
Manufacturer communicationDate 2003-04-01
Increased accelerator pedal effort: clean throttle body and adjust blade
2000 GMC YUKON XL、2001 GMC YUKON XL、2002 GMC YUKON XL +5 other vehicles / years
C Sierra, Yukon, XL with 4.8L or 5.3L V8 Engine (NIVs V, T, Z -- RPOs LR4, LM7, L59) Increased Accelerator Pedal Effort (Clean Throttle Body and Adjust Blade)
Manufacturer communicationDate 2003-04-01
Starter cranks after the key is released on a cold start (normal condition)
2003 GMC YUKON XL +1 other vehicles / years
ilverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Yukon, XL with 5.3L Engine (NIV Z -- RPO L59) Starter Cranks After Key is Released on Cold Start (Normal Condition)
Manufacturer communicationDate 2003-02-01
Engine knock or lifter noise: replace the O-ring (bulletin 02-06-01-038)
2001 GMC CARS AND LD TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L V8 ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC CARS AND LD TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L V8 ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2003 GMC CARS AND LD TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L V8 ENGINE (YUKON XL) +18 other vehicles / years
4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L or 6.0L V8 Engine (VINs V, T, Z, G, S, N, U -- RPOs LR4, LM7, L59, LS1, LS6, LQ9, LQ4) Engine Knock or Lifter Noise Replace O-Ring
Manufacturer communicationDate 2002-09-01
Audible spark knock, MIL illuminated, DTC P0332 set: replace the rear bank knock sensor (bulletin 02-06-04-023A)
2000 GMC SPECIFIED VEHICLES 1998-2002 WITH 4.8L, 5.3L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2001 GMC SPECIFIED VEHICLES 1998-2002 WITH 4.8L, 5.3L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC SPECIFIED VEHICLES 1998-2002 WITH 4.8L, 5.3L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL) +18 other vehicles / years
s 1998-2002 with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L Engine (VINs V, T, Z, N, U – RPOs LR4, LM7, L59, LQ9, LQ4) Audible Spark Knock (Detonation), MIL Illuminated, DTC P0332 Set Replace Rear Bank Knock Sensor and RTV Area Around Sensor
Manufacturer communicationDate 2002-07-01
Audible spark knock, MIL on, DTC P0332: rear bank knock sensor (bulletin 02-06-04-023)
2000 GMC C/K PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS (YUKON XL)、2001 GMC C/K PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC C/K PICKUP AND UTILITY MODELS (YUKON XL) +21 other vehicles / years
lity Models with 4.8L, 5.3L or 6.0L Engine (VINs V, T, Z, N, U – RPOs LR4, LM7, L59, LQ9, LQ4) Audible Spark Knock (Detonation), MIL Illuminated, DTC P0332 Set (Replace Rear Bank Knock Sensor and RTV Area Around Sensor)
Manufacturer communicationDate 2002-02-01
Revised cylinder head installation and replacement procedures (bulletin 01-06-01-027)
2000 GMC CARS AND TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2001 GMC CARS AND TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC CARS AND TRUCKS WITH 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L OR 6.0L ENGINE (YUKON XL) +18 other vehicles / years
with 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L or 6.0L Engine (VINs V, T, Z, G, S, U, N – RPOs LR4, LM7, L59, LS1, LS6, LQ4, LQ9) Revised Cylinder Head Installation and Replacement Procedures
Manufacturer communicationDate 2002-01-01
Changes to the Gen III engines' fuel injection system for 2002, and the parts specific to the E85-capable L59
2001 GMC THE 4.8L RPO LR4 (VIN V), 5.3L RPO LM7 (VIN T), AND 6.0L RPO LQ4 (VIN U) (YUKON XL)、2002 GMC THE 4.8L RPO LR4 (VIN V), 5.3L RPO LM7 (VIN T), AND 6.0L RPO LQ4 (VIN U) (YUKON XL) +11 other vehicles / years
N T), and 6.0L RPO LQ4 (VIN U). For 2002, the 6.0L RPO LQ9 (VIN N) and the 5.3L L59 (VIN Z) are being added to the list. The 5.3L L59 is equipped with an E85 compatible fuel system, which can handle fuel that is up to 85% ethanol. Fuel syst

