GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Gauge or instrument faultWarning lightCorrosion or rustNoiseLeakReduced brakingStalls or shuts offLoss of engine power, no acceleration
There are 2,101 records on the 2000–2006 GMC Yukon XL (Owner complaint: 983, Recall: 38, Manufacturer communication: 1,080). The documents describe 143 known issues; those with the most records under them are Gauges stick or flutter (138), Brake pipe corrosion (135), ABS activation at low speed (52).
Possible causes
All records of the GMC Yukon XL2,101 records
Instruments and lighting
Brakes
Suspension, wheels and tires
Fuel system
Body, doors and interior
Steering
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- Voltmeter fluctuates between 12 and 14 volts (Regulated Voltage Control, normal)3
- Hydro-boost brake assist and power steering share one hydraulic supply (four campaigns)19
- Brake pedal moves or self applies at full steering lock (Hydro-Boost)2
- Brake pedal pushrod retainer missing - recall 05V-1031
- Cosmetic brake rotor corrosion: burnish, do not resurface1
- ABS light with C0265/C0201/U1041 or no communication with brake module (EBCM ground G110)1
- Front right-hand brake pipe contact with body cross sill - recall 00V-3451
- DIC “Reduced Brake Power” message and reduced vacuum boost1
- Service Brake Booster message on a Hydroboost vehicle with DTC C0136 (instrument cluster not SPS programmed)1
- Stability System Disabled / Service Stability message with DTC C0455 (bent terminals at the steering wheel position sensor)1
- Violent steering wheel shake or vibration at road speed (brake booster)1
- Electronic Brake Control Module20
- Brake Rotor11
- Aftermarket part (not the vehicle as built): Federal-Mogul National / Carquest replacement wheel hub assembly retention nut - recall 07E-1061
- Grease seen at front hub bearing seals (normal purge, do not replace)1
- Creak or squeak noise from the rear lower control arm bushings (do not replace the propshaft)1
- Upper control arm bracket alignment (dowel) pin missing at front end alignment1
- Vehicle body tilt or lean left / right (torsion bar front suspension)1
- Tire31
- Wheel Bearing8
- Tire Tread and Belt5
- DTC P0446 set with the SES lamp on (replace the EVAP vent solenoid, not the canister)3
- Engine fuel rail crossover tube retainer screws may break (5.3L RPO L59) - recall 04V-3762
- Engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture (8.1L V8) - recall 06V-289 / Transport Canada 20061952
- Slow or short fuel fill, inaccurate fuel gauge (2500: fuel tank vent)1
- Fuel gauge reads low or drops to empty in Park / Neutral (normal characteristic)1
- Fuel pressure regulator buzz / hum after replacement (check fuel pump feed voltage drop and connector crimps)1
- Fuel Pump19
- Fuel Line2
- Driver's seatback moves during braking (recliner replacement)3
- Center console lid hard to open or close (lubricate the latch)2
- RPO DL3 power folding mirror loose, moves or shakes after being folded by hand (cycle it electrically)2
- Door manual lock lever disengages from the door trim panel (lock lever replacement)2
- Bench seat (RPO AE7) center console armrest hinges broken (replace the lid, not the console assembly)1
- Rattle from the center of the dash (cowl insulator clip)1
- Door sags or is hard to open or close (worn or corroded hinge pins and bushings)1
- Front seat adjuster switch knob loose or missing (replace only the switch cover)1
- Headliner or roof rattle (roof drain channel)1
- Broken latch of the rear cupholder in the center console (replace the latch only)1
- Rear door upper hinge welds out of specification (FMVSS 214) - recall 03V-0371
- Side access door noise (door check link replacement)1
- Factory trailer hitch receiver bent, broken or weld failure1
- Liftgate Glass Hinge17
- Rear Window Glass7
- Spare Tire Carrier Winch Cable4
- Frame3
- Tire scrub noise on low speed turns (steering rod / centerlink installed backwards)1
- Pitman Arm1
- Steering Gear Box2
- Remote keyless entry and front passenger door window, lock, mirror inoperative (reprogram the Passenger Door Module)13
- Reduced Engine Power from throttle body connector crimp, broken wire or grounds7
- Ground Ring Terminal3
- CD slow to play, CHECK CD error, CD stuck or clock resets to 12:00 (reprogram the radio, do not replace it)2
- Rear seat audio and/or rear HVAC controls inoperative (replace the RSA, not the console)2
- Trailer brakes applied whenever headlamps or park lamps are on (brake controller jumper harness)2
- Starter keeps cranking after the key is released (PCM-controlled automatic crank, normal)2
- Generator whine in the audio system (new ground for radio and amplifier)1
- Intermittent battery drain from a sticking A/C compressor relay1
- Intermittent battery lamp with history DTC B1489 after BGCM replacement (module not SPS programmed)1
- Intermittent MIL, service lamps/messages or DTCs from connector fretting corrosion1
- Positive battery cable contact with steering shaft universal joint (Denali) - Transport Canada 20010921
- Memory seat recalls to a more-forward position than set (memory seat module software)1
- No audio out of the speakers at times (radio reprogram or amplifier replacement)1
- Poor radio reception from a loose radio antenna mast1
- Radio shows a disc error when a media disc is inserted (unsupported disc format or damaged disc)1
- No audio and no radio display, or radio clock resets (2004; radio set-up with the Tech 2)1
- Red radio theft LED does not flash (manufacturer's counter not reset at assembly)1
- Rear wiper jumps when the fog lamps are turned on (auxiliary ground to rear washer pump)1
- Seat heater or memory power seat inoperative (memory seat control module)1
- Turn signal flashes fast (export flasher relay installed)1
- Hum or fan noise from the navigation radio (internal cooling fan, normal)1
- Radio volume lower at the same setting after reprogramming or replacement (new audio calibration, normal)1
- Replacement headlamp switch has no LED indicators and sets DTC B0951 (2003, normal)1
- Keyless Entry Transmitter5
- Wire4
- Battery3
- Ignition Switch3
- Intake manifold gasket leak (cold idle misfire, lean codes)10
- Single-cylinder misfire (P0300-P0308) and/or chirp, squeak or tick at camshaft speed: worn cam lobe / lifter, valve or valve spring5
- Engine Block5
- Increased accelerator pedal effort / throttle body sticks (clean and adjust, do not replace)4
- Crankshaft position sensor may work intermittently or fail (8.1L V8) - recall 07V-5214
- Cylinder4
- Lean hesitation, sag or stumble at -6 to +20°C coolant temperature (PCM reprogram)2
- Higher than expected oil consumption at 8600 GVW and above (accepted rate and consumption test)2
- Oil leak after cold start from frozen PCV system (rear main seal)2
- Accessory drive belt whine (power steering pump pulley repositioned)1
- Higher than expected engine oil consumption (PCV valve replacement)1
- P0300 after engine repairs: injector connectors crossed (cylinders 5-7 / 6-8)1
- Rear bank knock sensor corrosion from water intrusion (P0332)1
- Slight roughness at idle with no DTCs (possible characteristic)1
- Throttle Body5
- 4L60-E burnt 3-4 clutch pack1
- 4L60-E slip or no forward engagement right after input housing replacement (service part 17803687)1
- 4L80-E / 4L85-E planetary gear whine in first and second gear1
- Whine noise from the rear axle (tuned torsional damper propeller shaft)1
- Service 4WD indicator and DTC B2725 (transfer case shift control switch)1
- 4WD/AWD lamps and system inoperative: "sleepy" New Venture Gear transfer case control module (reprogram the TCCM)1
- Transfer case service light, New Venture Gear transfer case (replace the encoder motor sensor and reprogram the TCCM)1
- Electronic transfer case stops shifting with no DTC (shift abuse lock out mode, normal)1
- Transfer case speed sensor connector locks bend on disconnect (improved connector)1
- 4L60-E / 4L65-E clunk on 2-3 upshift or 3-2 downshift (normal condition)1
- Transmission8
- Front Differential2
- P0420 / P0430 on a new or just-replaced catalytic converter (break-in not completed)4
- Exhaust pop or ping noise (replace the heat shield, not the exhaust system)1
- Purge Solenoid1
- Exhaust Manifold Bolt7
- Exhaust System1
- HVAC blower motor resistor module / connector overheating5
- Engine compartment noise with A/C on and A/C inoperative (auxiliary rear A/C: suction hose and compressor)3
- No passenger compartment air filter (not available from the 2003 model year; normal)2
- Climate Control Module2
- A/C blows warm at extended idle (6.0L: auxiliary electric cooling fan)1
- HVAC actuator clicking / ticking noises (recalibrate the HVAC control module, do not replace actuators)1
- Loss of HVAC mode or temperature control (wiring harness rerouted)1
- Passenger side colder or warmer than the driver's side (HVAC case to cowl seal)1
- Insufficient heat from the rear heater in extreme cold (tee coupling replacement)1
- Rear HVAC ticking noise, no rear temperature or mode control, DTC B0434 / B3764 (revised auxiliary HVAC control module)1
- Air Conditioning Compressor2
- Air Conditioning Cycling Switch1
- Air Conditioning Line1
- OnStar System5
- Some OnStar features no longer work (2G cellular sunset; the module is not broken)2
- OnStar cannot configure the vehicle (118 error) after the 15-08-44-001 upgrade1
- No response when the OnStar button is pressed (DTC B2476): button assembly test values1
- Red OnStar LED and DTC B2455 after Canada upgrade bulletin 15-08-44-001 (audio and microphone drain wires shorted)1
- Digital Radio Receiver1
- OnStar Module1
- CD Player2
- OnStar Hardware1
- Radio1
- Tire and loading information label lists inaccurate vehicle capacity weight (FMVSS 110) - recall 05V-5521
- Bearing3
- Bolt2
- Plastic1
- Air bag sensing diagnostic module (SDM) anomaly - recall 02V-1782
- Air bag lamp on with DTC B0092 (passenger presence system sensor harness)1
- AIR BAG indicator on with side impact module DTCs (connector CPA replacement)1
- 2nd/3rd row outboard seat belt retractor internal crack - recall 01V-1591
- Second row seat belt retractor does not lock automatically for a child restraint1
- SIR lamp on and inside mirror temperature/compass display inoperative (open air bag fuse, circuit 1139 shorted to ground)1
- Airbag Sensor2
- Side Impact Module2
- Radiator2
- Water Pump1
The documents say what to doOnly records name itThe size of a node, the width of a link and the numbers are records matching this search, not likelihoods.
FaultCrate・GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Candidate cause (the documents say what to do)
Castech cylinder head porosity crack (gradual coolant loss)
Some vehicles may lose coolant gradually over time.
A very low percentage of cylinder heads with an embossed Castech logo may develop a porosity crack in a very specific area.
What to do
- Inspect the cylinder head to determine whether the casting was made by Castech.
- On a Castech casting, inspect around the five oil drain holes for witness marks of coolant seepage.
- The crack can be at any of the five cylinder head oil drains and shows as a clean or shiny area on an otherwise stained surface.
- Pressurizing the cooling system may reveal coolant, air, or both weeping in that area.
- Check whether the head is a Castech casting by looking for the casting logo on top of the intake port, under the rocker arm support rail and in the spring deck cavity portion of the cylinder head.
- If coolant witness marks are found, replace the entire cylinder head assembly.
Caution: If the heads are not Castech castings, follow normal diagnostic procedures to find the cause of the coolant loss.
In the records
No record states work done for this cause.
See the evidence (1 technical documents, 1 records)
Passages of the technical documents
2001-2006 GMC Envoy, Jimmy, Sierra, Yukon Models
General Motors (published by NHTSA) 2024-03-14
with 4.8L, 5.3L, or 5.7L VORTEC® GEN III, GEN IV V8 Engine
General Motors (published by NHTSA) 2024-03-14
Some vehicles may experience a gradual coolant loss over time.
General Motors (published by NHTSA) 2024-03-14
A very low percentage of cylinder head(s) manufactured with an embossed Castech logo may develop a porosity crack in a very specific area.
General Motors (published by NHTSA) 2024-03-14
A cause or a result a complaint states is the owner’s view or what a dealer told them, not an established fact.
Put together by FaultCrate from public records and technical documents. The cause and the repair are for the workshop to decide with the vehicle in front of it. Counts are records, not failure rates.