GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Seat beltAir bag did not deployWarning lightReduced brakingCorrosion or rustNoise
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Known issues2nd row center seat belt routing (lap belt fit) - recall 05V-1631
Recall2003 GMC YUKON ・ —
2nd Row Center Seat Belt Routing Recall
1Fault
- The seat loop at the second row center seating position may make it hard to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the occupant's hips; in an accident a lap belt that is not low and snug on the hips may not restrain the occupant properly and could raise the risk of abdominal injury.
- GM states it is not aware of any incident in which this condition has been alleged to have caused or contributed to an occupant injury.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The 3-point belt for this seating position was designed and validated for the 2003 model year GMT800 utilities and crew cab pick-ups without a loop on the seat around the lap belt webbing.
3Correction
Repair
- Dealers eliminate the seat loop by removing the safety belt from the loop and stitching the loop closed.
- Remove the nut retaining the rear center seat's lower seat belt anchor.
- Remove the belt from the seat loop on the front of the seat back cushion.
- Route the belt outside the seat loop and install it on the lower anchor stud, making sure the belt is not twisted.
- Install the retaining nut to the anchor stud and tighten it to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
Parts
- Obtained locally: upholstery thread of a matching color and an upholstery needle (size 16 recommended), 1 each per vehicle.
Caution
- A later dealer message reports that some technicians complete the repair with a sewing awl instead of a needle.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The recall covers certain 2003-2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado Crew Cab, Suburban, Tahoe; GMC Sierra Crew Cab, Yukon, Yukon XL; and 2004-2005 HUMMER H2 vehicles built within the listed VIN breakpoints.
- Condition:The seat loop at the second row center seating position may make it hard to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the occupant's hips; in an accident a lap belt that is not low and snug on the hips may not restrain the occupant properly and could raise the risk of abdominal injury.
- Cause:The 3-point belt for this seating position was designed and validated for the 2003 model year GMT800 utilities and crew cab pick-ups without a loop on the seat around the lap belt webbing.
- Condition:GM states it is not aware of any incident in which this condition has been alleged to have caused or contributed to an occupant injury.
- Repair:Dealers eliminate the seat loop by removing the safety belt from the loop and stitching the loop closed.
- Parts:Obtained locally: upholstery thread of a matching color and an upholstery needle (size 16 recommended), 1 each per vehicle.
- Repair:Remove the nut retaining the rear center seat's lower seat belt anchor.
- Repair:Remove the belt from the seat loop on the front of the seat back cushion.
- Repair:Route the belt outside the seat loop and install it on the lower anchor stud, making sure the belt is not twisted.
- Repair:Install the retaining nut to the anchor stud and tighten it to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Repair:Sew the retaining loop closed in the center with upholstery thread and needle (size 16 recommended), using a minimum of four complete loops of thread.
- Caution:A later dealer message reports that some technicians complete the repair with a sewing awl instead of a needle.
- Cause
- ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL CUT OPEN THE GUIDE LOOP, REMOVE A PORTION OF THE LOOP, AND THEN THE REMAINING TWO SIDES SHOULD BE FOLDED OVER AND SECURED WITH A RETAINER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
- Consequence
- A LAP PORTION OF THE SEAT BELT ROUTING THAT IS NOT LOW AND SNUG ON THE HIPS CAN ALLOW THE LAP BELT TO RIDE UP ON AN OCCUPANT'S ABDOMEN INSTEAD OF FITTING LOW AROUND THEIR HIPBONES, AND THEREFORE, CAN EXPOSE THEM TO MORE RISK OF ABDOMINAL AND INTERNAL ORGAN INJURY.
AIR BAGS11
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2013-01-15
Driver and passenger frontal airbags deployed inadvertently on engine start
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS STARTED AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
- Consequence
- THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-06-19
Brake squealing noise; accident on wet roads due to brake failure
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3CorrectionNot repaired
ADDITIONAL REPAIRS STILL NEED TO BE MADE TO BRAKES AND AIRBAGS.
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A SQUEALING NOISE THAT APPEARED TO BE COMING FROM THE BRAKES.
- Remedy
- ADDITIONAL REPAIRS STILL NEED TO BE MADE TO BRAKES AND AIRBAGS.
- Inspection
- DURING A NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE, THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE SQUEALING NOISE WAS NORMAL.
- Consequence
- ON APRIL 5TH, THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. (4 more)
Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2017-08-25
Electronic Accessory Control System – Coil Harness Centering Service Communication
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Repair
- Return all parts with a calendar date from July 29, 2015 to Oct 07, 2016 (Julian date from 15210 to 16280).
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Dorman Products, Inc. is inspecting the NAPA Airbag Clock Spring p/n 665-3499.
- Repair:Return all parts with a calendar date from July 29, 2015 to Oct 07, 2016 (Julian date from 15210 to 16280).
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- Remedy
- All applicable vehicle applications are without Electronic Accessory Control System option. This communication is to return unsold inventory because some product sold in 2016 may not have coil harness wound in a centered condition as an assembly aid. If installer does not center the rotations of the assembly during replacement process in accordance with applicable AllData service and repair procedure, post-install turning of the steering wheel will trigger the air bag warning light of the vehicle.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-03-13
Airbags did not deploy in T-bone collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- ALTHOUGH THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEATBELTS, MINOR INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. (1 more)
Manufacturer communication2000–2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-21
SIR Light On Steady After Bulb Test with No DTCs
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
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- Remedy
- SIR LIGHT ON STEADY AFTER BULB TEST AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-03-07
Proper Labor Operation Code Use for SIR Passenger Presence System
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- PROPER USE OF LABOR OPERATION CODE WHEN DIAGNOSIS LEADS TO SIR PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT. *TT
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-09-17
Dashboard peeling and air bags will not deploy
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS PEELING. (1 more)
- Outcome
- THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-08-26
Air bags did not deploy in frontal collision on residential street
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.
- Consequence
- WHILE DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET CONSUMER FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. (2 more)
Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-02-12
Air Bag Lamp On, Passenger Air Bag Indicator Reads Off, DTC B0092 Set
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- AIR BAG LAMP ON, PASSENGER AIR BAG INDICATOR ALWAYS READS OFF, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B0092 SET. *TT
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-10-07
Both airbags deployed on engine start with no accident or impact
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, BOTH AIRBAGS BLEW UP. (1 more)
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-11-30
Driver side air bag did not deploy in collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY IN COLLISION. (1 more)
SEAT BELTS5
Manufacturer communication2001–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2017-08-15
Seat belt buckle operation and warning light issues
1Fault
- Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
3Correction
Repair
- If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
Caution
- Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:2016 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks.
- Condition:Seat belt buckles do not operate and/or the seat belt warning light is on; the buckle is hard to latch or unlatch, or the release button sticks.
- Cause:Sticky beverages spilled onto or into the buckle assembly; debris from food, candy wrappers, paper and coins can also contribute.
- Caution:Never insert anything but the latch plate into the buckle, do not dig anything out with a tool, and never wash out a buckle to remove a spilled liquid because this may damage it.
- Confirm:Shine a light on the latch plate insertion area of the buckle and look for debris or foreign objects.
- Repair:If debris is seen, try to vacuum it out, then latch and unlatch the belt; if it works properly, do not replace the buckle assembly.
- Repair:If not corrected, inspect the buckle for sticky residue; if found, the buckle assembly must be replaced at the customer's expense.
- Caution:This is not a manufacturing defect and is not covered by the new vehicle warranty.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2013-04-15
Seat belts keep unbuckling and traction control activates unexpectedly
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE SEAT BELTS IN MY 2003 GMC YUKON DENALI KEEP COMING UNBUCKLED. (1 more)
- Consequence
- IT'S ALMOST CAUSED A COUPLE OF ACCIDENTS.
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON ・ 2011-06-14
Seat Belt Buckle Latch and Release Issues
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Remedy
- GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM UPDATED 4/3/12. *PE
Manufacturer communication2003–2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-03-10
Enabling Memory Seat Feature via DIC if Feature Appears Inoperative
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
ENABLING MEMORY SEAT FEATURE VIA DIC IF FEATURE APPEARS INOPERATIVE. *EH
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- Remedy
- ENABLING MEMORY SEAT FEATURE VIA DIC IF FEATURE APPEARS INOPERATIVE. *EH
Manufacturer communication2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2003-02-14
Availability of Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Comfort Guides
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- AVAILABILITY OF REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT COMFORT GUIDES. *TT
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS1
Recall2003–2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-25
2nd Row Centre Seat Belt Routing Recall
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Cause
- On certain vehicles, the 2nd row centre occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants. A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow unfavourable occupant kinetics in the event of a crash. Moreover, the higher routing allows the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury. Correction: Dealers will modify the guide loop.
3 owner complaints have no classified sentences yet, so their causes and repairs are not picked out. Their text is in the list of records.

