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Selected vehicle: 2006 · GMC Yukon XL Denali

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Source reference 10159572

Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON DENALI XL

Fitment confirmedReporter type: ManufacturerEQUIPMENT

Relation to the target vehicle

  • The source's vehicle field includes the trim.
Model year
Match 2006 — Source vehicle field
Model
Match YUKON DENALI XL — Source vehicle field
Trim
Match Denali — Source vehicle field

What the manufacturer’s document says

04-06-01-029I ・ information ・ for GM vehicles in general

Applies to

  • Applies to 2018 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.

    the passage
    2018 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks

Finding the cause

Possible causes

  • Some aftermarket crankcase flushing materials are incompatible with GM engine components and can damage some engine seals and bearings.

    the passage
    indicate incompatibility with GM engine components and the potential for damage to some engine seals and bearings.

Correction

Repair

  1. Flushing of A/C lines, radiators, transmission coolers and power steering systems is a recognized practice after catastrophic failures or when extreme corrosion is found in radiators.

    the passage
    Flushing of air conditioning (A/C) lines, radiators, transmission coolers, and power steering systems are recognized practices to be performed after catastrophic failures or extreme corrosion when encountered in radiators.
  2. Replace transmission fluid only by draining and refilling, following the procedures in Service Information (SI).

    the passage
    Transmission fluid should only be replaced by draining and refilling following procedures in Service Information (SI).
  3. The Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Check and Flush Tool is recommended for GM vehicles.

    the passage
    The Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Check and Flush Tool IS recommended for GM vehicles.

Caution

  • Analyses of returned parts exposed to aftermarket flushes show indications of potential damage and shortened durability.

    the passage
    these aftermarket “flushes” show indications of potential damage and shortened durability.
  • GM does not endorse or recommend engine crankcase flushing for any of its gasoline engines.

    the passage
    General Motors Corporation does not endorse or recommend engine crankcase flushing for any of its gasoline engines.
  • Such flushing is not required or recommended for normal service operations.

    the passage
    This practice is not required or recommended for normal service operations.
  • External transmission fluid exchange or flush machines are not recommended for automatic or manual transmissions.

    the passage
    The use of external transmission fluid exchange or flush machines is not recommended for the automatic or manual transmission.

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Stated content

  1. Communication summary

    本情報通知は、車両のメンテナンスの重要性を説明するものです。 Machine translation (unreviewed)

    This informational bulletin explains the importance of maintaining the vehicle.
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Source

Source
NHTSA Manufacturer Communications
Source reference
10159572
Received by source
2019-05-13
Incident date
Unknown

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