GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:LeakLoss of engine power, no accelerationWarning light
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2012-12-18
Power loss at 65 mph on highway, reduced engine power message, codes cleared but symptom persists
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
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- Fault
- DRIVING 65 MPH (= 104.6 km/h) ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR LOSES POWER. (2 more)
- Outcome
- I GOT EVERYTHING DONE THAT WAS SUGGESTED THE CODES ARE GONE AND IT'S STILL HAPPENING!!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
Manufacturer communication2000–2006 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2022-09-07
MIL Illuminated with Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Codes
1Fault
- Leak
- Warning light
- P0101 (general documents only)
- P0137 (general documents only)
- P0138 (general documents only)
- P0140 (general documents only)
- P0141 (general documents only)
- P0157 (general documents only)
- Customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated.
- Initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and O2 sensor related codes including P0101, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0157, P0158, P0160 and P0161.
- The listed codes also include P0171, P0174, P0420, P0430, P1174 and P1175.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- These methods find small leaks around the O2 sensor embossments and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)
- If normal SI diagnostics do not lead to a resolution and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, use the GE-52250 Variable Pressure Leak Detector (preferred), the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or possibly soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe to find the leak.
- For an intake leak, introduce the smoke into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube; soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket, seams and all vacuum nipples.
- For an exhaust leak, put the hose with smoke or air into the tailpipe sealed with shop towels, then spray soapy water around seals, seams and bosses.
3Correction
Parts
- No parts are required for this repair.
Caution
- All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered or sealed.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:Applies to Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC passenger cars and trucks, model years 2000 to 2022, gasoline engines only.
- Condition:Customers may comment that the MIL is illuminated.
- Condition:Initial diagnosis may show fuel trim and O2 sensor related codes including P0101, P0137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0157, P0158, P0160 and P0161.
- Condition:The listed codes also include P0171, P0174, P0420, P0430, P1174 and P1175.
- Confirm:If normal SI diagnostics do not lead to a resolution and an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak is suspected, use the GE-52250 Variable Pressure Leak Detector (preferred), the J-41416 ultrasonic leak tester, or possibly soapy water with low pressure air into the tailpipe to find the leak.
- Caution:All of these tests are much more effective if the throttle body is covered or sealed.
- Confirm:For an intake leak, introduce the smoke into the brake booster hose or the oil dipstick tube; soapy water can be sprayed near the gasket, seams and all vacuum nipples.
- Confirm:For an exhaust leak, put the hose with smoke or air into the tailpipe sealed with shop towels, then spray soapy water around seals, seams and bosses.
- Cause:These methods find small leaks around the O2 sensor embossments and slight cracks in an intake plenum or gasket.
- Parts:No parts are required for this repair.
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- Remedy
- This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.

