GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Seat beltWarning lightAir bag did not deployAir conditioning or heaterLiftgate, rear glass or door lockNoiseOverheatingSeat or seat heater
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Symptom
Component named as the cause
How it is said to have ended
- says it held for a while1
- says it came back1
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Known issues2nd row center seat belt routing (lap belt fit) - recall 05V-1631
Recall2005 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 BAGS9
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2022-03-21
Steering wheel seizure and brake failure at 80 MPH on interstate
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 80 MPH (= 128.7 km/h) in an interstate with her in the passenger seat and her two children in the rear seats, the steering wheel seized inadvertently and the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. (1 more)
- Cause
- The contact stated that the police officer and the towing company advised that the accident may have been caused by damaged rear shocks.
- Consequence
- The contact stated as her husband was trying to regain control of the vehicle, the tires hit the pavement and the vehicle rolled over 7 times in a ditch, within 180 yards (= 164.6 m) and landed on its passenger side. (7 more)
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2016-07-22
Air bag deployed but failed to inflate during rear-end collision
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT FAILED TO INFLATE.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE AND AWAITING REPAIRS.
- Consequence
- A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
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 complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2016-04-09
Airbag light coming on repeatedly since 2010, requiring sensor replacement
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Cause
- BASED ON ALL OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE, THIS PROBLEM IS RECURRING AND APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2015-11-10
Air bag warning light illuminated while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH (= 48.3 km/h), THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.
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
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2015-12-10
Airbag error lights and multiple electrical failures
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE AIRBAG ERROR LIGHTS ARE ON. (5 more)
- Inspection
- MECHANIC SAYS THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WENT BAD.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2014-05-21
Airbag light on and multiple electrical, mechanical and comfort issues since 2005
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- AIRBAG LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ON - READS, SERVICE AIRBAG. (13 more)
- Inspection
- I HAVE TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES BUT MIRACULOUSLY THE GMC SERVICE CENTER SAYS THE LIGHT DOESN'T COME ON WHEN THEY HAVE IT.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-03-13
Front end air bag sensor #2 and tire pressure monitoring sensor failure
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE FRONT END AIR BAG SENSOR #2 (B0104) GAVE OUT ALONG WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR (C0760-LR). *TR
SEAT BELTS7
Manufacturer communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-04-23
Technical Bulletin 05-09-40-002F Notification
1Fault
- Overspool lock: if the webbing snaps back to the stowed position rapidly enough, the retractor locks with the belt fully stowed.
- Vehicle-sensing lock occurs when the vehicle changes speed or direction abruptly: rapid acceleration, rapid deceleration or aggressive cornering.
- It can also occur with the vehicle static, parked on a large slant, fore-aft or side-to-side.
- Web-sensing lock: when the webbing reels out at an accelerated rate it goes into lock mode and stays there until tension is released.
- Pulling the webbing all the way out automatically converts the retractor into a cinch-down mode (ALR), typically used to secure a child seat tightly.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- With the webbing fully loaded on the spool the retractor cannot rewind further to release the locking mechanism, so the occupant cannot extract the belt.
3Correction
Repair
- Pull hard on the locked webbing and then release; the hard pull extracts a small amount of webbing, which permits a small amount of retraction when released.
- The ALR mode is cancelled automatically when the belt is unfastened and stowed.
Caution
- Do not replace the retractor for this condition before first trying to disengage the locking mechanism as recommended.
- A belt that the customer says locks intermittently in these conditions is working as designed and functioning properly.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to 2005-2014 GM passenger cars and light duty trucks.
- Condition:Overspool lock: if the webbing snaps back to the stowed position rapidly enough, the retractor locks with the belt fully stowed.
- Cause:With the webbing fully loaded on the spool the retractor cannot rewind further to release the locking mechanism, so the occupant cannot extract the belt.
- Caution:Do not replace the retractor for this condition before first trying to disengage the locking mechanism as recommended.
- Repair:Pull hard on the locked webbing and then release; the hard pull extracts a small amount of webbing, which permits a small amount of retraction when released.
- Condition:Vehicle-sensing lock occurs when the vehicle changes speed or direction abruptly: rapid acceleration, rapid deceleration or aggressive cornering.
- Condition:It can also occur with the vehicle static, parked on a large slant, fore-aft or side-to-side.
- Caution:A belt that the customer says locks intermittently in these conditions is working as designed and functioning properly.
- Condition:Web-sensing lock: when the webbing reels out at an accelerated rate it goes into lock mode and stays there until tension is released.
- Condition:Pulling the webbing all the way out automatically converts the retractor into a cinch-down mode (ALR), typically used to secure a child seat tightly.
- Repair:The ALR mode is cancelled automatically when the belt is unfastened and stowed.
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- Remedy
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 05-09-40-002F to add the 2013-2014 model years.
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.
Open the manufacturer’s document (PDF) ↗ The points above were read from this document.
- 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 complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2016-08-26
Seat belt plastic surround defective, impedes latching and unlatching
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE PLASTIC SURROUND AROUND MY SEAT BELT IS DEFECTIVE. (1 more)
- Cause
- THE TABS HOLDING THE PLASTIC SURROUND ARE TOO SMALL AND ALLOW THE BUCKLE TO FLEX AND JAM, OR THEY BREAK OFF AND INTERFERE WITH THE LATCH MECHANISM.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-09-12
Seat belt did not hold during accident
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Consequence
- THE CONSUMER RECEIVED SOME BRUISING.
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 communication2005–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2011-05-11
Safety Belt Locking Function Service Bulletin
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
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- Remedy
- GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON ・ 2025-01-15
Third row seat attachment broken
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- The third row seat attachment from the seat to the frame has broken.
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.

