GMC Yukon 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Warning lightReduced brakingNoiseABS activates (at low speed and the like)Corrosion or rustSeat beltSmoke or fireAir bag did not deploy
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21 records state a cause or a remedy. Each record is shown as short labels in the order fault → finding the cause → correction. Press a label to narrow to the records that state it.
Symptom
Component named as the cause
Work done
How it is said to have ended
- says it came back1
- says it did not fix it3
- result not stated6
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Known issuesUnwanted ABS activation at low speed (front wheel speed sensor mounting corrosion)5
Recall2000–2002 GMC YUKON ・ —
ABS activation recall in pickup trucks and SUVs
1Fault
- Corrosion may occur between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor; if the brakes are applied at a speed greater than 6 km/h (3.7 mph) but less than 16 km/h (10 mph), the corrosion may cause an unwanted ABS activation.
- If this occurred where stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
- The condition does not set any ABS codes and does not illuminate the ABS warning lamp.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Check the mounting surface on the sensor head for flatness against a metal machinist's scale or other straight edge, in multiple positions/directions (minimum 3).
- With the bearing rotated at about one revolution per second, the reading should be at least 350 ACmV; if it is less than 350 ACmV the wheel speed sensor must be replaced.
3Correction
Repair
- If the mounting surface on the sensor is warped or bent, the sensor must be replaced.
- Thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub with a wire brush, sandpaper, emery cloth, scotch brite or equivalent to remove any rust or corrosion.
- Spray two thin coats of the specified rust penetrating lubricant (corrosion inhibitor) on the complete sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub, letting it dry between coats.
- When the corrosion inhibitor is dry to the touch (about 10 minutes), apply a light coating of the specified grease to the complete sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub and to the sensor and O-ring.
- Tighten the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
Parts
- Parts listed: 89022217 Lubricant, Rust Penetrating, and 01051344 Lubricant, Wheel Bearing.
Part numbers printed in the document
89022217Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
01051344Look up at RockAuto (aftermarket candidates) ↗Search the web ↗
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
- Remove the sensor by pulling it straight out of the bore; do not pry it with a screwdriver or other device, because prying will break the sensor body off in the bore.
- This revision changes some breakpoints and adds vehicles that have moved into the severe corrosion areas; copies of bulletin 05068B, issued April 2006, are to be discarded.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to certain 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, 2000-2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban and GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche that have at any time been registered in the listed areas.
- Applies to:The revised defect notice adds Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia to the original states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.
- Condition:Corrosion may occur between the front hub/bearing assembly and the wheel speed sensor; if the brakes are applied at a speed greater than 6 km/h (3.7 mph) but less than 16 km/h (10 mph), the corrosion may cause an unwanted ABS activation.
- Condition:If this occurred where stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
- Condition:The condition does not set any ABS codes and does not illuminate the ABS warning lamp.
- Caution:Remove the sensor by pulling it straight out of the bore; do not pry it with a screwdriver or other device, because prying will break the sensor body off in the bore.
- Confirm:Check the mounting surface on the sensor head for flatness against a metal machinist's scale or other straight edge, in multiple positions/directions (minimum 3).
- Repair:If the mounting surface on the sensor is warped or bent, the sensor must be replaced.
- Repair:Thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub with a wire brush, sandpaper, emery cloth, scotch brite or equivalent to remove any rust or corrosion.
- Repair:Spray two thin coats of the specified rust penetrating lubricant (corrosion inhibitor) on the complete sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub, letting it dry between coats.
- Repair:When the corrosion inhibitor is dry to the touch (about 10 minutes), apply a light coating of the specified grease to the complete sensor mounting surface on the bearing hub and to the sensor and O-ring.
- Repair:Tighten the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).
- Confirm:With the bearing rotated at about one revolution per second, the reading should be at least 350 ACmV; if it is less than 350 ACmV the wheel speed sensor must be replaced.
- Repair:Tighten the brake caliper mounting bracket bolts to 175 N·m (129 lb ft) on 1500 Series vehicles and 300 N·m (221 lb ft) on 2500 Series vehicles.
- Parts:Parts listed: 89022217 Lubricant, Rust Penetrating, and 01051344 Lubricant, Wheel Bearing.
- Caution:This revision changes some breakpoints and adds vehicles that have moved into the severe corrosion areas; copies of bulletin 05068B, issued April 2006, are to be discarded.
- Cause
- CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ONLY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SIGNAL IS WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recall2000–2002 GMC YUKON ・ 2004-11-05
ABS activation at low speeds in Canadian Atlantic provinces
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Unwanted ABS activation at low speed (front wheel speed sensor mounting corrosion)Confirm
- The reading should be at least 350 mV AC; if it is less, the wheel speed sensor must be replaced.
Repair
- Dealers remove the sensor, clean its mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor and grease, reinstall it and check peak-to-peak output voltage.
- The passage heading states that the repair is cleaning the wheel speed sensor mounting surface.
Caution
- Do not pry the sensor out of the bore; prying breaks the sensor body off in the bore.
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador may experience unwanted Antilock Brake System (ABS) activation and increased stopping distances during low-speed brake application (less than 16 km/h and greater than 6 km/h). This condition does not set any ABS codes nor does it illuminate the ABS warning lamp. Correction: Dealers will remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply Zinc-X to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-05-21
ABS brakes suddenly activate and pulsate at low speed stops
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- WHEN SLOWING DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION STOP LIGHT, AT THE SPEED OF UNDER 10 MPH (= 16.1 km/h), THE ABS BRAKES SUDDENLY KICKED IN AND PULSATED, NOT ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO STOP.
- Remedy
- EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ABS WARNING LIGHT OR ERROR CODE, WE ELECTED TO REPLACE BOTH ABS SPEED SENSORS AS A PRECAUTION. (1 more)
- Inspection
- AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANICS THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM.
- Consequence
- THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN A REAR END COLLISION WITH A STOPPED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2005-11-15
Extended stopping distance during low-speed ABS activation
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Unwanted ABS activation at low speed (front wheel speed sensor mounting corrosion)Confirm
- The reading should be at least 350 mV AC; if it is less, the wheel speed sensor must be replaced.
Repair
- Dealers remove the sensor, clean its mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor and grease, reinstall it and check peak-to-peak output voltage.
- The passage heading states that the repair is cleaning the wheel speed sensor mounting surface.
Caution
- Do not pry the sensor out of the bore; prying breaks the sensor body off in the bore.
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- Fault
- THIS CONDITION DOES NOT SET ANY ABS CODES NOR DOES IT ILLUMINATE THE ABS WARNING LAMP. (1 more)
- Cause
- CONSEQUENCE OF CONDITION: WHEN THE PEAK-TO-PEAK WHEEL SPEED SENSOR VOLTAGE LEVEL RECEIVED AT THE ABS CONTROLLER IS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFIED PEAK-TO-PEAK LEVEL, THE ABS CONTROLLER INTERPRETS THIS AS A WHEEL SPEED THAT IS LESS THAN THE ACTUAL WHEEL SPEED.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-05-24
ABS activates at low speed, causing extended stopping distances
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- DT: CONTACT STATES THE ABS COMES ON WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH (= 8.05 km/h), CAUSING THE MANUAL BRAKES TO PUMP AT LOW SPEED, LEADING TO EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE RIGHT FRONT HUB AND THE SENSOR.
Known issuesBrake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2016-08-23
Total brake failure when braking at intersection; ABS light on
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE WAS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE.
- Remedy
- IN ORDER TO IMPROVE VEHICLE SAFETY THE LINES WILL ALL BE REPLACED WITH STAINLESS STEEL SO THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN AGAIN.
- Inspection
- THEY FOUND RUSTED BRAKE LINES AT THE ABS VALVE ALONG WITH A RUSTED BACKING PLATE FOR THE VALVE.
Known issuesABS light with C0265/C0201/U1041 or no communication with brake module (EBCM ground G110)1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2007-08-15
ABS Light On with DTCs C0265, C0201, U1041 and Others
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Remedy
- ABS LIGHT ON, DTC'S C0265, C0201, U1041 SET AND/OR LOSS OF COMMUNICATION WITH BRAKE MODULE. (REGROUND EBCM GROUND). *KB
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 ・ —
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-08-18
Intermittent anti-lock braking system warning light and check brake system light
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, WARNING BELLS STARTED TO SOUND AND THE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT, ILLUMINATED.
- Remedy
- THE NEXT DAY, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THEY REPLACED THE PADS AND CHECKED THE SYSTEM.
- Inspection
- THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID, AND FOUND IT WAS OK. (2 more)
Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON ・ 2006-05-03
ABS system failed to stop vehicle; braking failure at low speed
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. (2 more)
- Consequence
- HOWEVER INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED TO THE DRIVER.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-10-15
Brake pedal stiffness and ABS warning light with continuous pump operation
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD BECOME INCREASINGLY HARD TO PUSH OVER THE COURSE OF A FEW WEEKS. (1 more)
- Remedy
- I REMOVED THE ABS FUSE TO STOP THE PUMP.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-09-29
ABS light on and ABS motor running continuously while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE THE OWNER SAW THE ABS LIGHT COME ON AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. (2 more)
- Remedy
- THE MECHANIC UNHOOKED THE ABS MOTOR.
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2005-04-24
Anti-lock brake light came on while driving
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- I WAS DRIVING HOME AND MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON.
- Remedy
- THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE ADVICE OF THE DEALER AS TO NOT CAUSE FURTHER DAMAGE.
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2008-11-12
Traction control message after stop, vehicle sluggish to accelerate
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
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- Fault
- 2004 GMC YUKON DENALI - TRACTION CONTROL MESSAGE COMES ON AFTER A STOP WHEN YOU START TO GO AGAIN AND IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT WANT TO GO.
- Inspection
- WE HAVE TAKEN IT IN SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE BUT COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS DUE TO NO CODE IN THE COMPUTER.
SERVICE BRAKES3
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON ・ 2019-10-23
ABS warning indicator illuminating intermittently
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY.
- Inspection
- THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PADS NEEDED REPLACING, THE DRUMS NEEDED TO BE ROTATED, AND NEW BRAKE LINES WERE NEEDED. (1 more)
- Outcome
- THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2016-09-29
Brake pedal sinks to floor and brakes fail while driving at 40 MPH
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
- Inspection
- THE CONTACT SLOWLY DROVE THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HYDRAULIC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-05-27
ABS warning indicator illuminated and anti-lock brakes failed
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED.
- Remedy
- HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO DO THE REPAIRS.
- Inspection
- THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PUMP AND THE MODULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2012-11-23
ABS light came on, ABS pump overheated and made continuous humming noise
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
TAPPED ON PUMP HOUSING TO GET IT TO GO OFF BUT NO SUCCESS. (1 more)
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- Fault
- ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. (2 more)
- Cause
- THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CIRCUIT LOGIC.
- Remedy
- TAPPED ON PUMP HOUSING TO GET IT TO GO OFF BUT NO SUCCESS. (1 more)
- Inspection
- UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF HUM. (1 more)
Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON ・ 2014-11-16
ABS light and grinding noise from pump, recurring failures
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
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- Fault
- IN AUG 2005, THE ABS LIGHT ON OUR 2001 GMC YUKON WITH 51K MILES (= 82,077 km) CAME ON AND THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE (THE PUMP) UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH REMAINS ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF.
- Remedy
- THE ABS FUSE MUST BE REMOVED TO SHUT OFF THE PUMP.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2009-02-06
ABS light and traction control light flashing intermittently
1Fault
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- FLASHING ABS LIGHT AND THEN ALTERNATING FLASHING TC (TRACTION CONTROL) LIGHT. (1 more)
- Cause
- CAUSE BY THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FAILING ON THE VEHICLE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON DENALI ・ 2018-05-21
E85 Fuel Effects on Non-E85 Vehicles Information
1Fault
- Using this fuel in a non-compatible vehicle may cause lean driveability concerns such as hesitation, sag and/or possible stalling.
- Fuel trim DTC P0171 and/or P0174 may set.
- Misfire DTC P0300 may set.
- A Traction Control, Stability System or ABS lamp may illuminate, or a message may display in the DIC (if equipped).
- Harsh and/or firm transmission shifts may occur because the transmission defaults to maximum line pressure.
2Finding the cause
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- Alcohol content is checked using Special Tool J-44175-A Fuel Composition Tester or CH-44175-A Fuel Composition Tester.
- General Motors started putting yellow gas caps on E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) as of Model Year 2006.
3Correction
Repair
- If the ethanol content exceeds the Owner Manual maximum of 10% or 15%, drain the fuel and refill the vehicle with gasoline, preferably a Top Tier brand.
Caution
- All Model Year 2011 and older non-FFV gasoline vehicles are designed to run on fuel containing no more than 10% ethanol.
- Diesel engines are not E85 compatible.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The list of compatible flexible-fuel vehicles includes 2002–2005 fullsize pickups and utilities with 5.3L, RPO L59.
- Applies to:The list of compatible flexible-fuel vehicles includes 2006 Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL with 5.3L, RPO L59.
- Caution:All Model Year 2011 and older non-FFV gasoline vehicles are designed to run on fuel containing no more than 10% ethanol.
- Caution:Diesel engines are not E85 compatible.
- Condition:Using this fuel in a non-compatible vehicle may cause lean driveability concerns such as hesitation, sag and/or possible stalling.
- Condition:Fuel trim DTC P0171 and/or P0174 may set.
- Condition:Misfire DTC P0300 may set.
- Condition:A Traction Control, Stability System or ABS lamp may illuminate, or a message may display in the DIC (if equipped).
- Condition:Harsh and/or firm transmission shifts may occur because the transmission defaults to maximum line pressure.
- Confirm:Alcohol content is checked using Special Tool J-44175-A Fuel Composition Tester or CH-44175-A Fuel Composition Tester.
- Repair:If the ethanol content exceeds the Owner Manual maximum of 10% or 15%, drain the fuel and refill the vehicle with gasoline, preferably a Top Tier brand.
- Confirm:General Motors started putting yellow gas caps on E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) as of Model Year 2006.
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- Remedy
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
