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GMC YukonModel years 2000–2006

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Electrical, wiring and powerModel years 2003–2004Manufacturer

Remote keyless entry and front passenger door window, lock, mirror inoperative (reprogram the Passenger Door Module)

The 2003 article (bulletin 03-08-52-001C) is worded by class: 2003 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups and utilities; the Fix It Right row (04-08-52-005) names 2004 Yukon, Yukon XL.

The Door Lock and Side Window Switch contains a microprocessor called the Passenger Door Module (PDM); the condition and the repair procedure involve the PDM.

What to do

  1. Vehicles built before 01/03: refer to Bulletin 03-08-52-001C.
  2. Vehicles built during 01/03: refer to Customer Satisfaction Bulletin 03-011.
  3. Vehicles built 02/03 or later: refer to the published Service Information for the symptom the customer experiences.
  4. Instead of replacing the Door Lock and Side Window Switch, the PDM can now be refreshed and reprogrammed with the Tech 2.
  5. Re-flash the passenger door module.

What is needed

Parts and materials
Not stated
Labor time
Not stated
Special tools
Not stated
Scan tool
  • Refresh and reprogramming of the passenger door module (PDM) with the Tech 2
  • Tech 2 software 23.001 (CD 3) or newer (downloaded first if the Tech 2 does not contain it)

Only what the technical documents state. "Not stated" does not mean not needed.

Caution

  • The Tech 2 must contain software 23.001 (CD 3) or newer; if it does not, download this software before proceeding.
  • Once the correct bulletin is identified, its procedures must be performed in the order given, without skipping any steps.
  • Do not replace the passenger door module. The reference bulletin is 04-08-52-005.

Applies to

  • Applies to 2003 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups and utilities, Cadillac Escalade models and Hummer H2: the RKE key fob does not function and the front passenger door power window, lock, mirror and heated seat are inoperative.
  • 2004 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV, H2: the passenger door module and remote keyless entry (RKE) are inoperative.
See the evidence (2 documents, 11 passages)
DocumentPublisherDate
[1]GM TechLink, July 2003 ↗
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
2003-07-01
[2]GM TechLink, November 2004 ↗
ManufacturerGeneral Motors
2004-11-01
  • Applies toApplies to 2003 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups and utilities, Cadillac Escalade models and Hummer H2: the RKE key fob does not function and the front passenger door power window, lock, mirror and heated seat are inoperative.

    Owners of some 2003 Chevrolet and GMC full-size pickups and utilities, Cadillac Escalade models and Hummer H2 may have concerns that the RKE key fob does not function, the front passenger door power window, lock, mirror and heated seat are inoperative.— [1]
  • Applies to2004 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV, H2: the passenger door module and remote keyless entry (RKE) are inoperative.

    2004 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado, Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Escalade ESV, H2 – Passenger Door Module and RKE Inoperative— [2]
  • Why it happensThe Door Lock and Side Window Switch contains a microprocessor called the Passenger Door Module (PDM); the condition and the repair procedure involve the PDM.

    The Door Lock and Side Window Switch contains a microprocessor called the Passenger Door Module (PDM). The condition and repair procedure involve the PDM.— [1]
  • How to confirmVehicles built before 01/03: refer to Bulletin 03-08-52-001C.

    - Those built before 01/03 -- refer to Bulletin 03-08-52-001C.— [1]
  • How to confirmVehicles built during 01/03: refer to Customer Satisfaction Bulletin 03-011.

    - Those built during 01/03 -- refer to Customer Satisfaction Bulletin 03-011.— [1]
  • How to confirmVehicles built 02/03 or later: refer to the published Service Information for the symptom the customer experiences.

    - Those built 02/03 or later -- refer to published Service Information for the symptom experienced by the customer.— [1]
  • RepairInstead of replacing the Door Lock and Side Window Switch, the PDM can now be refreshed and reprogrammed with the Tech 2.

    Instead of replacing the Door Lock and Side Window Switch, you can now refresh and reprogram the PDM using your Tech 2.— [1]
  • RepairRe-flash the passenger door module.

    Re-flash passenger door module.— [2]
  • CautionThe Tech 2 must contain software 23.001 (CD 3) or newer; if it does not, download this software before proceeding.

    TIP: Your Tech 2 must contain software 23.001 (CD 3) or newer, released March 8. If it does not, you must download this software before proceeding.— [1]
  • CautionOnce the correct bulletin is identified, its procedures must be performed in the order given, without skipping any steps.

    And once you have identified the correct bulletin, you MUST perform the procedures described in it, in the order given, and do not skip any steps.— [1]
  • CautionDo not replace the passenger door module. The reference bulletin is 04-08-52-005.

    Don’t replace passenger door module. 04-08-52-005— [2]

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