GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Gauge or instrument faultWarning lightCorrosion or rustNoiseLeakReduced brakingStalls or shuts offLoss of engine power, no acceleration
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Work done
How it is said to have ended
- says it held for a while1
- says it came back4
- says it did not fix it16
- result not stated12
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Known issuesBrake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-07-24
Brake pedal went to floor while driving; brakes failed
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE PROBLEM: BRAKES FAILED WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. (6 more)
- Remedy
- PER THE INVOICE REPAIRS INCLUDED: BRAKE SYSTEM REPAIR/LABOR, BRAKE FLUSH KIT, PIPE KIT AND FLUID.
- Consequence
- THANKFULLY THERE WAS ENOUGH SPACE BETWEEN MY VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SO THAT I DIDN' HIT THEM.
Known issuesCrankshaft position sensor may work intermittently or fail (8.1L V8) - recall 07V-5211
Recall2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2007-11-09
Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Crankshaft position sensor may work intermittently or fail (8.1L V8) - recall 07V-521Repair
- Dealers replace the crankshaft position sensor.
- As the remedy, an improved CKP is installed.
Caution
- All of the surveyed consumers noted multiple stalling events before the CKP was properly diagnosed and replaced.
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- Cause
- On certain vehicles equipped with an 8.1L engine, the crankshaft position sensor may fail. If the sensor operates intermittently, the Service Engine Soon (SES) light may illuminate and the vehicle may run rough. In addition, the engine may stall, and if so, may re-start immediately or after a cool-down period. If the sensor becomes inoperable permanently, the engine will quit running and will not re-start. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor.
Known issuesAftermarket part (not the vehicle as built): Federal-Mogul National / Carquest replacement wheel hub assembly retention nut - recall 07E-1061
Recall2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ —
Wheel Hub Assembly Bearing Nut Loosening Recall
1Fault
- The inboard retention nut that maintains the hub bearing assembly can loosen, resulting in an ABS light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation from the vehicle; wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- On 2x4 vehicles, raise the vehicle on an approved hoist first; the hub assembly is good if a yellow, green or blue paint mark is seen on the grease cap on the inboard side of the steering knuckle.
- If the paint mark is not present, remove the wheel and the brake rotor and clean rust from the hub assembly face to check for the date code stamping.
- Defective hub assemblies can be identified by the country of origin on the package together with a recalled date code, by the date code on the package, or by the date code on the hub assembly.
- If a round yellow sticker is present on the box label, the part is good.
3Correction
Repair
- The hub assemblies were manufactured for aftermarket use; owners of these parts should have them removed and replaced as soon as possible.
- Federal-Mogul will replace the recalled hub assemblies free of charge.
Parts
- The recalled part numbers are 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059 and 515060.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:This is an equipment recall by Federal-Mogul of certain wheel hub assemblies sold as replacement parts only.
- Applies to:The recalled hub assemblies were packaged and sold between January 23, 2006 and December 20, 2007 under the National and CARQUEST Premium (BGS/Blue) brands, in 7 base part numbers.
- Parts:The recalled part numbers are 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059 and 515060.
- Applies to:The application lists include GMC 1500 Yukon (2WD) and GMC 1500 Yukon XL (2WD), 2001-2006.
- Applies to:ILJIN manufactured the recalled hub assemblies from December 27, 2005 to November 29, 2007.
- Condition:The inboard retention nut that maintains the hub bearing assembly can loosen, resulting in an ABS light indication, noise, and/or wheel separation from the vehicle; wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
- Confirm:On 2x4 vehicles, raise the vehicle on an approved hoist first; the hub assembly is good if a yellow, green or blue paint mark is seen on the grease cap on the inboard side of the steering knuckle.
- Confirm:If the paint mark is not present, remove the wheel and the brake rotor and clean rust from the hub assembly face to check for the date code stamping.
- Confirm:Defective hub assemblies can be identified by the country of origin on the package together with a recalled date code, by the date code on the package, or by the date code on the hub assembly.
- Confirm:If a round yellow sticker is present on the box label, the part is good.
- Repair:The hub assemblies were manufactured for aftermarket use; owners of these parts should have them removed and replaced as soon as possible.
- Repair:Federal-Mogul will replace the recalled hub assemblies free of charge.
- Cause
- CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
- Remedy
- FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
- Consequence
- WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Known issuesFuel module reservoir assembly: fuel pump wire connectors may overheat - recall 05V-1551
Recall2000–2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ —
Fuel Module Reservoir Assembly Overheating Recall
1Fault
- Some vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies whose fuel pump wires and/or connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
- If the exposed ignition circuit wire shorts to ground, the fuel pump fuse blows, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start; if the ignition circuit or ground wire shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, fuel level readings may be inaccurate.
- If enough heat reaches the pass-through connector, a hole may form in it, which may turn on the Service Engine Soon light during the emission system diagnostics routine; fuel vapor, and in some cases liquid fuel, may leak from the tank through the hole.
- If enough fuel leaked out and an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Fretting corrosion caused by vibration inside the tank was identified as the cause of high resistance within the fuel pump connector.
3Correction
Repair
- Dealers remove the fuel tank, remove the fuel module reservoir assembly and install a new service kit, which includes a new pass-through connector and a wiring harness for the fuel pump and fuel sender card.
- Start by disconnecting the negative battery cable, then remove and discard the "ECM B" fuse.
- In the revised bulletin, the fuel and EVAP pipes are capped with J 41413-300, EVAP Cap/Plug Kit, to prevent fuel system contamination.
- Remove the 4 pin Metri Pack 150 electrical connector from the vehicle's body harness.
- Connect the new GT280 connector to the vehicle's body harness with the 4 butt splice connectors contained in the kit.
Parts
- Part number 15824379, Harness Kit, F/Tnk F/Pmp Mdl Wrg, quantity 1 per vehicle.
Part numbers printed in the document
15824379Harness Kit, Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module WiringLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
No successor statedas stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
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
- Do not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes; the leverage could damage the joints.
- Always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly, to reduce the risk of fire and injury from a fuel leak.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The recall covers certain 2000-2001 Chevrolet 1500 Series Suburban and GMC 1500 Series Yukon XL vehicles built within the listed VIN breakpoints.
- Condition:Some vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies whose fuel pump wires and/or connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
- Condition:If the exposed ignition circuit wire shorts to ground, the fuel pump fuse blows, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start; if the ignition circuit or ground wire shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, fuel level readings may be inaccurate.
- Condition:If enough heat reaches the pass-through connector, a hole may form in it, which may turn on the Service Engine Soon light during the emission system diagnostics routine; fuel vapor, and in some cases liquid fuel, may leak from the tank through the hole.
- Condition:If enough fuel leaked out and an ignition source were present, a vehicle fire could occur.
- Cause:Fretting corrosion caused by vibration inside the tank was identified as the cause of high resistance within the fuel pump connector.
- Repair:Dealers remove the fuel tank, remove the fuel module reservoir assembly and install a new service kit, which includes a new pass-through connector and a wiring harness for the fuel pump and fuel sender card.
- Parts:Part number 15824379, Harness Kit, F/Tnk F/Pmp Mdl Wrg, quantity 1 per vehicle.
- Repair:Start by disconnecting the negative battery cable, then remove and discard the "ECM B" fuse.
- Repair:In the revised bulletin, the fuel and EVAP pipes are capped with J 41413-300, EVAP Cap/Plug Kit, to prevent fuel system contamination.
- Caution:Do not handle the fuel sender assembly by the fuel pipes; the leverage could damage the joints.
- Caution:Always replace the fuel sender gasket when reinstalling the fuel sender assembly, to reduce the risk of fire and injury from a fuel leak.
- Repair:Remove the 4 pin Metri Pack 150 electrical connector from the vehicle's body harness.
- Repair:Connect the new GT280 connector to the vehicle's body harness with the 4 butt splice connectors contained in the kit.
- Repair:Install the fuel tank strap attaching bolts and tighten them to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Repair:Install the new fuel pump fuse contained in the kit into the vehicle's electrical center (ECM B).
- Cause
- CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH FUEL MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES THAT CONTAIN FUEL PUMP WIRES CONNECTORS MAY OVERHEAT UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FUEL TANK, AND REMOVE THE MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES FROM THE TANK, AND INSTALL A NEW SERVICE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS WAS MAILED ON MAY 25, 2005. THE OWNERS WERE RE-NOTIFIED ON OCTOBER 19, 2005, SINCE PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
- Consequence
- IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT WIRE IS EXPOSED, THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WILL BLOW, DISABLING THE FUEL PUMP AND CAUSING AN ENGINE STALL OR NO-START CONDITION. IF SUFFICIENT HEAT IS CONDUCTED TO THE PASS-THROUGH CONNECTOR, A HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR MAY RESULT, WHICH MAY CAUSE A 'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT TO BE ILLUMINATED DURING THE EMISSION SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE. FUEL VAPOR AND IN SOME CASES LIQUID FUEL MAY LEAK OUT OF THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE HOLE IN THE CONNECTOR BODY. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. ALSO IF THE IGNITION CIRCUIT OR GROUND WIRE IS EXPOSED AND SHORTS TO THE FUEL LEVEL SENDER CARD WIRES, INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READINGS MAY RESULT.
Known issuesSingle-cylinder misfire (P0300-P0308) and/or chirp, squeak or tick at camshaft speed: worn cam lobe / lifter, valve or valve spring1
Manufacturer communication2002–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2023-05-06(2 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Diagnostic tip: valve, lifter or camshaft issue
1Fault
- Misfire, chirp, squeak, squeal or tick noise, or MIL illuminated.
- DTCs P0300 (engine misfire detected) and P0301 through P0308 (misfire detected on cylinders 1 through 8) are listed.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Possible causes: worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, or a collapsed AFM lifter.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- A verified noise is not eliminated by canceling fuel injectors and occurs at camshaft speed (half of crankshaft speed).
- If applying pressure to the valve side of the rocker changes the noise, a lifter and/or cam lobe concern on that cylinder is most likely.
- Disconnect the coils and injectors on one bank, run the engine with that valve cover removed, back off the rocker arm a couple of turns and listen for a change in the noise.
- Measure cam lobe lift at the pushrod side of the rocker arm and compare with other rockers on the same bank; the misfiring or ticking cylinder should have clearly less lift.
- A good indicator of a sticking valve is misfires that keep counting on an aggressive deceleration with engine braking.
3Correction
Repair
- If a worn camshaft lobe or lifter roller is found, replace the camshaft and all lifters, and the plastic lifter guide for the affected lifter.
Caution
- A damaged cam lobe is easy to overlook through the lifter bores, and unworn lifter rollers do not mean the cam lobes are okay; inspect both carefully.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to GM passenger cars and trucks, 2002 through 2023, with V6/V8 pushrod engines.
- Condition:Misfire, chirp, squeak, squeal or tick noise, or MIL illuminated.
- Condition:DTCs P0300 (engine misfire detected) and P0301 through P0308 (misfire detected on cylinders 1 through 8) are listed.
- Confirm:A verified noise is not eliminated by canceling fuel injectors and occurs at camshaft speed (half of crankshaft speed).
- Cause:Possible causes: worn camshaft lobe and/or lifter roller, a sticking valve, valve leakage, a broken valve spring, or a collapsed AFM lifter.
- Confirm:If applying pressure to the valve side of the rocker changes the noise, a lifter and/or cam lobe concern on that cylinder is most likely.
- Confirm:Disconnect the coils and injectors on one bank, run the engine with that valve cover removed, back off the rocker arm a couple of turns and listen for a change in the noise.
- Confirm:Measure cam lobe lift at the pushrod side of the rocker arm and compare with other rockers on the same bank; the misfiring or ticking cylinder should have clearly less lift.
- Caution:A damaged cam lobe is easy to overlook through the lifter bores, and unworn lifter rollers do not mean the cam lobes are okay; inspect both carefully.
- Repair:If a worn camshaft lobe or lifter roller is found, replace the camshaft and all lifters, and the plastic lifter guide for the affected lifter.
- Confirm:A good indicator of a sticking valve is misfires that keep counting on an aggressive deceleration with engine braking.
- Confirm:A broken valve spring may stay stacked together and be hard to see; lightly push on different places on the springs with a small hammer handle.
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- Remedy
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
Known issuesParking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)1
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-11-16
ABS module failure; ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights on; parking brake inoperative
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
RATHER THAN PAY $1,000 FOR REPAIR, OPTED TO HAVE FUSE PULLED (SUGGESTED BY GMC SERVICE MANAGER).
What the documents say to do
Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)Confirm
- On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.
Repair
- A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
- The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.
Caution
- The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
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- Fault
- ABS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY NOW. (3 more)
- Cause
- FROM WHAT I READ IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, THIS PROBLEM MAY POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO THE ABS.
- Remedy
- RATHER THAN PAY $1,000 FOR REPAIR, OPTED TO HAVE FUSE PULLED (SUGGESTED BY GMC SERVICE MANAGER).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2023-01-06(2 earlier editions of this document folded here)
EVAP Leak Diagnostic Service Bulletin (DTCs P0442/P0455)
1Fault
- The MIL is illuminated, and DTC P0442 (EVAP small leak detected) and/or P0455 (EVAP large leak detected) may be set in the ECM.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- P0455 sets because of a large leak or a purge blockage: an unseated tube connection, a damaged tube, a canister vent valve stuck open, or a purge valve stuck closed.
- P0442 sets because of a small leak, which can come from a purge valve stuck open or a canister vent valve stuck open.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Inspect every purge connection for proper installation, and look along the lines for damage or wear; if damage is seen, confirm it with the smoke test.
- Some leaks show only under pressure and some only under vacuum, so check both ways; cycling the purge and vent solenoids with GDS2 while inspecting may show a sticking valve.
- Critical connections to check include: purge tube to purge valve (at the intake manifold), purge tube to chassis EVAP line (rear of the engine, near the transmission), chassis EVAP line to canister, and fuel tank load line to canister.
- Also check the vent valve line at the vent valve, the fuel tank load line jumper connection near the fuel tank, and that the fuel tank cap is closed properly.
- If all connections are good, check the vent valve for a stuck-open position; if the vent valve works correctly, go on to the purge valve.
3Correction
Parts
- No parts are required for this repair.
Caution
- For diagnostic instructions, DTC information and required tools, always follow the service information document for the vehicle and DTC being worked on.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:This bulletin only applies to vehicles with gasoline engines.
- Condition:The MIL is illuminated, and DTC P0442 (EVAP small leak detected) and/or P0455 (EVAP large leak detected) may be set in the ECM.
- Cause:P0455 sets because of a large leak or a purge blockage: an unseated tube connection, a damaged tube, a canister vent valve stuck open, or a purge valve stuck closed.
- Cause:P0442 sets because of a small leak, which can come from a purge valve stuck open or a canister vent valve stuck open.
- Confirm:Inspect every purge connection for proper installation, and look along the lines for damage or wear; if damage is seen, confirm it with the smoke test.
- Confirm:Some leaks show only under pressure and some only under vacuum, so check both ways; cycling the purge and vent solenoids with GDS2 while inspecting may show a sticking valve.
- Confirm:Critical connections to check include: purge tube to purge valve (at the intake manifold), purge tube to chassis EVAP line (rear of the engine, near the transmission), chassis EVAP line to canister, and fuel tank load line to canister.
- Confirm:Also check the vent valve line at the vent valve, the fuel tank load line jumper connection near the fuel tank, and that the fuel tank cap is closed properly.
- Confirm:If all connections are good, check the vent valve for a stuck-open position; if the vent valve works correctly, go on to the purge valve.
- Confirm:Work in this order: EVAP lines properly installed and fully seated; damage on the EVAP lines; vent valve malfunction; purge valve malfunction.
- Parts:No parts are required for this repair.
- Caution:For diagnostic instructions, DTC information and required tools, always follow the service information document for the vehicle and DTC being worked on.
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- Remedy
- This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2022-09-07
MIL Illuminated with Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Codes
1Fault
- Customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated.
- Initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and O2 sensor related codes including P0101, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0157, P0158, P0160 and P0161.
- The listed codes also include P0171, P0174, P0420, P0430, P1174 and P1175.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- These methods find small leaks around the O2 sensor embossments and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If normal SI diagnostics do not lead to a resolution and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, use the GE-52250 Variable Pressure Leak Detector (preferred), the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or possibly soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe to find the leak.
- For an intake leak, introduce the smoke into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube; soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket, seams and all vacuum nipples.
- For an exhaust leak, put the hose with smoke or air into the tailpipe sealed with shop towels, then spray soapy water around seals, seams and bosses.
3Correction
Parts
- No parts are required for this repair.
Caution
- All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered or sealed.
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- Applies to:Applies to Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC passenger cars and trucks, model years 2000 to 2022, gasoline engines only.
- Condition:Customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated.
- Condition:Initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and O2 sensor related codes including P0101, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0157, P0158, P0160 and P0161.
- Condition:The listed codes also include P0171, P0174, P0420, P0430, P1174 and P1175.
- Confirm:If normal SI diagnostics do not lead to a resolution and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, use the GE-52250 Variable Pressure Leak Detector (preferred), the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or possibly soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe to find the leak.
- Caution:All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered or sealed.
- Confirm:For an intake leak, introduce the smoke into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube; soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket, seams and all vacuum nipples.
- Confirm:For an exhaust leak, put the hose with smoke or air into the tailpipe sealed with shop towels, then spray soapy water around seals, seams and bosses.
- Cause:These methods find small leaks around the O2 sensor embossments and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
- Parts:No parts are required for this repair.
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- Remedy
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2021-04-19
Induction System Icing Inspection in Cold Ambient Temperatures
1Fault
- The check engine light comes on and engine performance is poor in very cold ambient temperatures.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Vehicles equipped with turbocharged gasoline engines, which may set DTC P0299 or P2227.
- Condition:The check engine light comes on and engine performance is poor in very cold ambient temperatures.
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- Remedy
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related components. That any of the listed DTC's may set with or without poor engine performance. Â
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2020-11-16(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Misfire and DTC Code Diagnostic Information Notification
1Fault
- The vehicle has a misfire with DTCs P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D set.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Establish whether the misfire can be felt; if it cannot, remove the accessory drive belt if possible and evaluate.
- Perform the fuel injector balance test and record the results.
- Check for a possible fuel quality issue, especially with a cold engine hard start and/or a misfire on all cylinders.
- Check the ignition supply voltage to the ignition module/coil assemblies and to the fuel injectors.
- Complete a compression test, static and running, and record the results.
3Correction
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- Applies to:Applies to all brands, models and engines, 2000 - 2021.
- Condition:The vehicle has a misfire with DTCs P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D set.
- Confirm:Establish whether the misfire can be felt; if it cannot, remove the accessory drive belt if possible and evaluate.
- Confirm:Perform the fuel injector balance test and record the results.
- Confirm:Check for a possible fuel quality issue, especially with a cold engine hard start and/or a misfire on all cylinders.
- Confirm:Check the ignition supply voltage to the ignition module/coil assemblies and to the fuel injectors.
- Confirm:Complete a compression test, static and running, and record the results.
- Confirm:Complete a cylinder leakage test if needed and record the results.
- Confirm:Note whether the fuel trims are rich or lean.
- Confirm:Inspect the spark plugs for anything abnormal.
- Confirm:Swap components from the misfiring cylinder to known good locations.
- Confirm:Confirm that a crankshaft variation learn has been completed.
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- Remedy
- This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2016-06-16
Reduced engine power warning light flashing randomly, speed reduced to less than 20 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WITH THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER WARNING INDICATOR. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. (2 more)
- Outcome
- THE REPAIRS FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT SOLUTION AND THE WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE FOR THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2010-02-16
Vehicle stalls while in motion and when braking
1Fault
2Finding the cause
FIGURED OUT IT MAY BE RUNNING OUT OF GAS DUE TO THE GAUGE NOT WORKING.
3Correction
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- Fault
- VEHICLE STALLS WHILE IN MOTION. (1 more)
- Cause
- FIGURED OUT IT MAY BE RUNNING OUT OF GAS DUE TO THE GAUGE NOT WORKING.
- Remedy
- REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER TWICE. (1 more)
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2024-05-16(5 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Aftermarket ALDL/DLC Interface Device Concerns
1Fault
- Customers report various issues related to high or low speed data bus traffic.
- Bus or LAN traffic may stay active, leading to a discharged vehicle battery.
- C0561 stored in the EBCM, leading to a traction control issue.
- SES, MIL or CEL light on with numerous communication DTCs such as U0100, U0101, U186B and U1862.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Monitoring devices and other electronic accessories such as aftermarket cruise control or police speed checking devices (RADAR or LIDAR) may cause one or more of the listed concerns.
- Many of the problems could come from an open connection on the HSCAN bus; a device that connects to only one CAN + causes bus errors and erratic ECU behavior.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If normal SI diagnostics find no other root cause, check for a device plugged into the ALDL or Data Link Connector (DLC) for tracking and/or maintenance interval scheduling.
3Correction
Repair
- If SI diagnostics do not find the source and the device is available, try to duplicate the condition, then remove the device to see whether the condition is eliminated.
- If removing the DLC interface device resolves the concern, tell the customer the result and that they should work with the device's supplier for further resolution.
Caution
- The device and the rest of its harness can be hidden out of sight, and the technician may not notice that the diagnostic connector is not in the factory location.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:2025 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks (including BrightDrop).
- Applies to:The bulletin is written with a focus on full size trucks, full size vans and other fleet vehicles, but could apply to any vehicle.
- Condition:Customers report various issues related to high or low speed data bus traffic.
- Condition:Bus or LAN traffic may stay active, leading to a discharged vehicle battery.
- Condition:C0561 stored in the EBCM, leading to a traction control issue.
- Condition:SES, MIL or CEL light on with numerous communication DTCs such as U0100, U0101, U186B and U1862.
- Confirm:If normal SI diagnostics find no other root cause, check for a device plugged into the ALDL or Data Link Connector (DLC) for tracking and/or maintenance interval scheduling.
- Cause:Monitoring devices and other electronic accessories such as aftermarket cruise control or police speed checking devices (RADAR or LIDAR) may cause one or more of the listed concerns.
- Cause:Many of the problems could come from an open connection on the HSCAN bus; a device that connects to only one CAN + causes bus errors and erratic ECU behavior.
- Caution:The device and the rest of its harness can be hidden out of sight, and the technician may not notice that the diagnostic connector is not in the factory location.
- Repair:If SI diagnostics do not find the source and the device is available, try to duplicate the condition, then remove the device to see whether the condition is eliminated.
- Repair:If removing the DLC interface device resolves the concern, tell the customer the result and that they should work with the device's supplier for further resolution.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
ENGINE2
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2015-12-24
Engine stalled at highway speeds without power steering or brakes
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Read the sentences of the record
- Fault
- WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE ENGINE STOPPED WORKING / STALLED.
- Cause
- AFTER LOOKING AT AN ON-LINE FORUM, THE VEHICLE WITH THE 8.1 LITER ENGIN HAD SOME VEHICLES RECALLED WITH A CAM LOBE SENSOR FAULT WHICH CAUSES THIS TO HAPPEN. (1 more)
- Remedy
- HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW, THEY HAD ALREADY REPLACE THE SAME PART WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS 3-5 MONTHS OLD.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2024-07-16(2 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Fuel Injection Cleaner Kit Service Bulletin
1Fault
- Hard start or long crank
- Does not start
- Warning light
- Check engine / Service Engine Soon
- P0300
- P0301
- P0302
- P0303
- P0304
- P0305
- Rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, with the engine warning lamp on and DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308 set.
- When the engine is cold, compression on multiple cylinders may be zero.
- The engine may pop through the intake or exhaust while cranking, and the spark plugs may be fuel fouled.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Major carbon build-up on the intake and/or exhaust valves from fuel contamination or incomplete burning of the fuel; misfires should not appear before at least 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
3Correction
Repair
- If there is no valve damage and no cam follower out of place, perform the cleaning procedure to free sticking valves and remove carbon from the valves and pistons.
- If valves are damaged or cam followers are out of place, make the engine mechanical repairs first and then perform the cleaning procedure to prevent a return.
- Fill Cleaner Kit J-35800-A with about 650 ml (22 oz, 2 cans) of Air Intake, Combustion Chamber Cleaner and set the air pressure at the tool to 260 kPa (40 psi).
- With GDS 2 or a scan tool, command engine idle to 2000 rpm so the engine does not stall.
- With the engine at operating temperature in a well-ventilated area, slowly and carefully induce the cleaner into the engine, taking about 3 minutes.
Parts
- The Top Engine Cleaning Kit (ACDelco Air Intake, Valve and Combustion Chamber Cleaner and ACDelco Fuel System Cleaner 44K) is 19435372 for the U.S. and Canada.
Part numbers printed in the document
19435372MAINTENANCE KIT,FUEL SYSTEM ACDELCO 3-11OZLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
No successor statedas stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
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
- Inducing too much cleaner at too low an RPM, or stalling the engine with too much cleaner at once, may hydro-lock the engine and bend a connecting rod.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to GM passenger cars and trucks with gasoline engines only, model years 2000 to 2025.
- Condition:Rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, with the engine warning lamp on and DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307 or P0308 set.
- Condition:When the engine is cold, compression on multiple cylinders may be zero.
- Condition:The engine may pop through the intake or exhaust while cranking, and the spark plugs may be fuel fouled.
- Cause:Major carbon build-up on the intake and/or exhaust valves from fuel contamination or incomplete burning of the fuel; misfires should not appear before at least 8,000 km (5,000 mi).
- Repair:If there is no valve damage and no cam follower out of place, perform the cleaning procedure to free sticking valves and remove carbon from the valves and pistons.
- Repair:If valves are damaged or cam followers are out of place, make the engine mechanical repairs first and then perform the cleaning procedure to prevent a return.
- Caution:Inducing too much cleaner at too low an RPM, or stalling the engine with too much cleaner at once, may hydro-lock the engine and bend a connecting rod.
- Repair:Fill Cleaner Kit J-35800-A with about 650 ml (22 oz, 2 cans) of Air Intake, Combustion Chamber Cleaner and set the air pressure at the tool to 260 kPa (40 psi).
- Repair:With GDS 2 or a scan tool, command engine idle to 2000 rpm so the engine does not stall.
- Repair:With the engine at operating temperature in a well-ventilated area, slowly and carefully induce the cleaner into the engine, taking about 3 minutes.
- Parts:The Top Engine Cleaning Kit (ACDelco Air Intake, Valve and Combustion Chamber Cleaner and ACDelco Fuel System Cleaner 44K) is 19435372 for the U.S. and Canada.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- Remedy
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
AIR BAGS1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-04-01
Driver's side air bag light remains on
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. (1 more)
- Remedy
- DEALER REPLACED THE AIR BAG TWICE, AND REPLACED THE COIL TO THE AIR BAG TWICE, AND RESET THE ERROR CODE 5 TIMES.
- Outcome
- HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *MR
ELECTRICAL1
Recall2000–2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-04-15
Fuel Module Reservoir Assembly Overheating Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
Read the sentences of the record
- Cause
- Certain vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires and/or connectors that may overheat under certain operating conditions. Fuel pump wires that overheat may become exposed and result in one or more conditions; 1) If the ignition circuit wire is exposed and shorts to ground, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. 2) If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause the Service Engine Soon light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostics routine. Fuel vapour (and in some limited cases liquid fuel) may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. 3) If the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed and shorts to the fuel level sender card wires, inaccurate fuel level readings may result. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL1
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-03-20
Service 4WD and stability control warning lights, transfer case issues, 2005 Yukon
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE SERVICE 4WD LIGHT AND STABILITY SYS DISABLED LIGHTS KEEP COMING ON. (4 more)
- Remedy
- THEY HAVE REPLACED THE FIRST TRANSFER CASE MODULE AND WHEN THE PROBLEM PERSISTED THEY REPLACED THE SECOND TRANSFER CASE MODULE. (1 more)
- Consequence
- I WAS STRANDED (IT WAS DARK AND LATE).
EQUIPMENT1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2021-04-19(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Winter Fuel Grade Use in Warm Months 2020 – Drivability Issues
1Fault
- In rare instances customers may complain of a fuel smell, longer starts, hesitation and, in extreme cases, engine stalls.
- Any combination of DTCs P0300, P0171, P0174 and P228C may be set.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Using winter fuel in summer weather may cause drivability concerns.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- The concern should not be a single event but multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
3Correction
Caution
- No repair is required; the vehicles are not damaged and will recover.
- There is no other remedy until summer fuel and/or cooler weather is available.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to all brands and models with gasoline engines, model years 2000 - 2022.
- Applies to:The involved region is North America.
- Condition:In rare instances customers may complain of a fuel smell, longer starts, hesitation and, in extreme cases, engine stalls.
- Condition:Any combination of DTCs P0300, P0171, P0174 and P228C may be set.
- Cause:Using winter fuel in summer weather may cause drivability concerns.
- Confirm:The concern should not be a single event but multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
- Caution:No repair is required; the vehicles are not damaged and will recover.
- Caution:There is no other remedy until summer fuel and/or cooler weather is available.
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- Remedy
- This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in driving and fuel use. Due to the surplus of winter grade fuel sitting in storage (pipelines/stations) the EPA is waiving the fuel vapor requirement. This will extend the use of winter fuel into the summer months. The drivability concerns should not be single events but should be multiple occurrences associated with hot days.
SERVICE BRAKES1
Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2022-06-23
No braking sensation at 70 MPH; brake warning light on
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH (= 112.7 km/h), the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. (1 more)
- Remedy
- The vehicle was not repaired.
- Inspection
- The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was a fractured parking brake spring.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
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.
SUSPENSION1
Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2023-12-26(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)
Suspension Service Communication
1Fault
- Condition 1 (2009 or prior vehicles): a Service Suspension System message on the DIC with incorrect rear ride height, and DTC C0696 or C0711 set in the Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) module.
- Condition 2: a Service Suspension System message on the DIC, possibly with low rear ride height under a heavy payload, and DTC C0711 set in the ESC module.
- Condition 3: a loose hose hangs down at the left rear; upon inspection the hose may be found damaged or disconnected from the air inlet filter of the auto leveling suspension air compressor.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Condition 1 can be caused by the wiring to the automatic level control (ALC) pressure sensor being shorted to ground.
- Condition 2 may be caused by an internal fault in the ALC pressure sensor, which can occur when moisture gets into the sensor.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- The air compressor assembly may have to be removed to see whether the wiring is pinched between the compressor assembly and the frame.
- If system pressure at start up is below 10 psi (69 kpa), the system runs the compressor to add air to the shocks as a replenishment cycle.
3Correction
Repair
- For condition 1, repair any damaged or shorted circuits and reposition the wiring so it is not damaged again when the compressor assembly is installed.
- The sensor is no longer serviced separately; to replace it, install a complete air filter, dryer and sensor assembly.
- For condition 3, replace the auto leveling compressor air inlet filter and hose assembly (PN 22197160).
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.
Parts
- Vehicles built before May, 2012 need a jumper harness for the updated sensor, which is included with assembly PN 22964558; vehicles built in May, 2012 and later need no jumper harness and use PN 22941807.
Part numbers printed in the document
22964558Filter Assembly, Auto Level Control Air CompressorLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
Discontinued (no successor stated)(replaces 20982305 / 22197161)as stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
22941807Filter Assembly, Auto Level Control Air CompressorLook up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
Discontinued (no successor stated)as stated by GMPartsGiant (checked 2026-10-06) ↗
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
- Do not replace the complete air compressor assembly for this concern.
- Condition 4 (no compressor self test at start up): the automatic level system normally does not, or only very infrequently does, cycle the compressor at key up.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2001-2013 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL LD, Yukon Denali and Yukon Denali XL (note: the years run later than the years this service covers).
- Applies to:Vehicles with RPO Z55 or Z95 are covered.
- Condition:Condition 1 (2009 or prior vehicles): a Service Suspension System message on the DIC with incorrect rear ride height, and DTC C0696 or C0711 set in the Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) module.
- Cause:Condition 1 can be caused by the wiring to the automatic level control (ALC) pressure sensor being shorted to ground.
- Confirm:The air compressor assembly may have to be removed to see whether the wiring is pinched between the compressor assembly and the frame.
- Repair:For condition 1, repair any damaged or shorted circuits and reposition the wiring so it is not damaged again when the compressor assembly is installed.
- Caution:Do not replace the complete air compressor assembly for this concern.
- Condition:Condition 2: a Service Suspension System message on the DIC, possibly with low rear ride height under a heavy payload, and DTC C0711 set in the ESC module.
- Cause:Condition 2 may be caused by an internal fault in the ALC pressure sensor, which can occur when moisture gets into the sensor.
- Repair:The sensor is no longer serviced separately; to replace it, install a complete air filter, dryer and sensor assembly.
- Parts:Vehicles built before May, 2012 need a jumper harness for the updated sensor, which is included with assembly PN 22964558; vehicles built in May, 2012 and later need no jumper harness and use PN 22941807.
- Condition:Condition 3: a loose hose hangs down at the left rear; upon inspection the hose may be found damaged or disconnected from the air inlet filter of the auto leveling suspension air compressor.
- Repair:For condition 3, replace the auto leveling compressor air inlet filter and hose assembly (PN 22197160).
- Caution:Condition 4 (no compressor self test at start up): the automatic level system normally does not, or only very infrequently does, cycle the compressor at key up.
- Confirm:If system pressure at start up is below 10 psi (69 kpa), the system runs the compressor to add air to the shocks as a replenishment cycle.
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- Remedy
- Suspension.
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