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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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Common on this vehicle:Gauge or instrument faultWarning lightCorrosion or rustNoiseLeakReduced brakingStalls or shuts offLoss of engine power, no acceleration

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54 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 held for a while4
  • says it came back3
  • says it did not fix it1
  • result not stated22

A ribbon is as wide as the records that state both of its ends (only the commonest are drawn). A record that names several symptoms or components runs through each. Orange is records that say the fault came back or was not fixed. Results come from owners’ reports only; one that does not say is “result not stated”. None of this is a likelihood of a cause or a rate at which work succeeds.

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Known issuesBrake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture17

  1. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-12-27

    Brake pedal goes to floor, brake fluid loss, rusted brake line at left rear

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      I IMMEDIATELY ADDED FLUID.

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    I WAS TRAVELING ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT WHEN I WAS CAUSED TO SLOW DUE TO TRAFFIC. (3 more)
    Remedy
    I IMMEDIATELY ADDED FLUID.
    Inspection
    I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND IT WAS MUCH LOWER THAN WHEN WE STARTED OUR TRIP JUST A FEW HOURS PRIOR. (1 more)
    Consequence
    LUCKILY I DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BUT EASILY THERE COULD HAVE BEEN ONE.

  2. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2011-07-20

    Sudden brake failure with ruptured brake line

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    2003 GMC YUKON XL 2500 SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE. (3 more)
    Cause
    CLEARLY THERE IS A MANUFACTURING OR QUALITY DEFECT IN THE LINES INSTALLED ON THIS 2003 YUKON.
    Remedy
    BASED ON THE CONSISTENT AND EXCESSIVE CORROSION THROUGHOUT, I OPTED TO HAVE ALL THE BRAKE LINES AND POWER STEERING LINES REPLACED AT ONCE.
    Inspection
    AFTER STOPPING, I EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE METAL BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED WHERE IT CROSSES OVER THE FRAME RAIL LEADING TO THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE. (1 more)

  3. Owner complaint2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-07-31

    Brake lines rusted and leaking; brake pads, rotors, seals and gasket replaced

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Remedy
    HAD TO ALSO REPLACE REAR BRAKE PADS & ROTORS THEY WERE PITTED AND GROOVED. (1 more)

  4. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2017-02-06

    Brake line failure with complete loss of braking ability

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
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    Fault
    VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH (= 32.2 km/h) WHEN OPERATOR STEPPED ON BRAKE TO SLOW AND STOP VEHICLE. (1 more)
    Cause
    ACCELERATED RIGID BRAKE LINE CORROSION RESULTED IN BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE STOPPING ABILITY.
    Inspection
    BRAKE LINES ARE INSPECTED REGULARLY AND DID NOT APPEAR RUSTED.

  5. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2015-08-15

    Complete brake failure while driving; corroded brake lines

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
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    Fault
    I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 14MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO BRAKES AT ALL.
    Cause
    THE BRAKE LINES ARE COMPLETELY CORRODED AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANY NOTICE OR IDEA UNTIL THE BRAKES WERE ALREADY GONE.

  6. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2014-08-23

    Brake pedal dropped to floor due to brake fluid loss on highway onramp

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    COMING DOWN AN ONRAMP ONTO THE HIGHWAY, I BRAKE TO YIELD ONLY TO HAVE THE BRAKE PEDAL DROP NEARLY TO THE FLOOR. (1 more)
    Remedy
    REMOVED AND REPLACED REAR BRAKE LINES FROM ABS HUB TO MASTER."

  7. Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2012-10-19

    Brake pedal went to floor while driving and towing; brake lines failed

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND TOWING BOAT DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WENT TO THE FLOOR.
    Cause
    APPARENTLY ROTTEN BRAKE LINES THAT RUN FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TO REAR FAILED. *TR

  8. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2010-09-23

    Complete brake failure while driving over bridge in traffic

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
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    Fault
    COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING IN CAR OVER A BRIDGE IN NEW YORK CITY. (3 more)
    Inspection
    DEALER SAYS MY ENTIRE BRAKE LINES ARE CORRODED AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
    Consequence
    NEARLY MISSED A MAJOR REAR END COLLISION WITH THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND POSSIBLE INJURIES BY DROPPING THE TRANSMISSION INTO THE LOWEST GEAR AND SLAMMING ON THE PARKING BRAKE.

  9. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-09-22

    Service brake light appeared after releasing emergency brake

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.

  10. Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2014-09-05

    Brake lines burst during panic stop, causing complete brake failure

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    AFTER GETTING CUT OFF AND HAVING TO MAKE A PANIC STOP THE BRAKE LINES IN MY TRUCK BURST CAUSING THE PEDAL TO GO TO THE GROUND AND OFFER NO BRAKING POWER.

  11. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL 2500 ・ 2014-08-06

    Brakes failed while driving at 70 MPH

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH (= 112.7 km/h), THE BRAKES FAILED. (3 more)
    Inspection
    AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CORRODED AND ONE OF THE LINES WAS SEVERED.

  12. Owner complaint2004 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2014-03-31

    Brake pedal went to floor at drive-up window

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    AS I PULLED UP TO THE WINDOW MY BRAKE PEDDLE WENT TO THE FLOOR, I HAD TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO GET THE CAR TO STOP.
    Inspection
    AFTER INSPECTION I FOUND THAT A LINE WITHIN THE CLUSTER OF FOUR HAD FAILED UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR.

  13. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2013-12-27

    Total brake failure on county road

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    I WAS TRAVELING ON A TWO LANE COUNTY ROAD LOCATED IN OLDHAM COUNTY KENTUCKY AND UPON APPROACHING A CURVE, I ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND PROVIDED NO BRAKING ACTION (SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINES BURST AND RESULTED IN TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE ). (1 more)

  14. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2013-11-24

    Brake pedal to floor; rear brake line rusted and blown; all brake lines needed replacement

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A SPLIT BRAKING SYSTEM, BUT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD EITHER.
    Inspection
    THEY INFORMED ME THAT ALL OF MY BRAKE LINES NEEDED REPLACEMENT AS THEY WOULD NOT HOLD PRESSURE AND WERE RUSTED.

  15. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2013-02-10

    Brake pedal went to the floor while stopping

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    WHILE STOPPING FOR THE STOP SIGN DOWN THE BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.

  16. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL DENALI ・ 2012-08-22

    Broken and leaking brake lines due to severe underbody corrosion

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

  17. Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2012-06-21

    Brake pedal no resistance and brake lines corroded

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Brake pipe (brake line) corrosion and rupture

      Confirm

      • In the joint inspections, scaling or flaking corrosion was taken as indicating the onset of metal loss and given the second lowest ranking (2); a leaking or previously repaired pipe was the lowest (1).

      Repair

      1. GM recommends replacing the entire set of pipes whenever any pipe leaks or is corroded enough to need replacement.
      2. On June 28, 2013 GM released 66 new part numbers for servicing brake pipes in 1999-2007 GMT800 pickups and utility vehicles.

      Caution

      • Analysis of repair records indicates that consumers often elect to repair only the failed circuit.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    DRIVING ON TWO LANE ROAD AT 35 MPH (= 56.3 km/h). (1 more)
    Inspection
    WAS ABLE TO GET TRUCK TO TRUSTED MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED EVERY INCH OF BRAKE LINE FROM ABS BOOSTER TO ALL FOUR WHEELS BADLY CORRODED, LIKE PAPER.

Known issuesParking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)12

  1. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-11-16

    ABS module failure; ABS, brake, and traction control warning lights on; parking brake inoperative

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      RATHER THAN PAY $1,000 FOR REPAIR, OPTED TO HAVE FUSE PULLED (SUGGESTED BY GMC SERVICE MANAGER).

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    ABS LIGHT ON DASHBOARD STAYS LIT CONSTANTLY NOW. (3 more)
    Cause
    FROM WHAT I READ IN THE OWNERS MANUAL, THIS PROBLEM MAY POSSIBLY BE RELATED TO THE ABS.
    Remedy
    RATHER THAN PAY $1,000 FOR REPAIR, OPTED TO HAVE FUSE PULLED (SUGGESTED BY GMC SERVICE MANAGER).

  2. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-08-17

    Vehicle rolled with parking brake and transmission failures reported

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Cause
    THE SECOND ISSUE IS I BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS EITHER A MALFUNCTION OF THE TRANSMISSION OR THAT THERE ARE MECHANICAL OVERRIDES IN THIS VEHICLE AS IN THE 2003 GMC ENVOY RECALL CAMPAIGN #03V075 THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.
    Consequence
    ON MAY 17, 2003 MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS KILLED IN OUR DRIVEWAY BY OUR 2001 GMC YUKON.

  3. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-08-02

    Parking brake retaining clip defect and ABS electrical failure

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Cause
    THE FIRST IS A KNOWN DESIGN DEFECT IN THE RETAINING CLIP OF THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE MECHANSIM.
    Remedy
    THE ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IS TO REMOVE THE ABS FUSE AND DO WITHOUT THE ABS FEATURE.

  4. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2013-05-10

    Emergency brake will not hold vehicle when applied

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    THIS INVOLVES THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THAT WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED. (1 more)
    Remedy
    I REPLACED THE SHOES AND ONE DRUM AND WAS ABLE TO GET THE BRAKES TO HOLD WHEN THE BRAKE WERE APPLIED. (1 more)

  5. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-04-24

    Parking brake failed inspection

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE WAS REPLACED.

  6. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-10-24

    Emergency brake failed twice

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED TWICE. (1 more)
    Remedy
    THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ,AND THEY REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BANDS ,AND TURNED THE DRUMS.
    Inspection
    THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNAWARE WHY IT WENT OUT THAT EARLY.

  7. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-10-12

    Non-working parking brake

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    NON-WORKING PARKING BRAKE.
    Cause
    THIS IS CAUSED BY A DESIGN FLAW FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT CAUSES THE PARKING BRAKE TO NOT FULLY DISENGAGE WHILE DRIVING CAUSING WEAR ON THE PARKING BRAKE COMPONENTS.

  8. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-10-05

    Parking brake failure; parking brake does not hold vehicle

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      PARTS WERE NOT IN STOCK, SO WAITING FOR REPAIR.

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. (1 more)
    Remedy
    PARTS WERE NOT IN STOCK, SO WAITING FOR REPAIR.

  9. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-10-30

    Parking brake failure and transmission failure

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    PARKING BRAKE FAILURE AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
    Consequence
    RESULTING IN DEATH OF 4 YEAR OLD CHILD.

  10. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-09-15

    Parking brake does not hold vehicle when applied

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
    Read the sentences of the record
    Fault
    SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE TRIED TO USE THE PARKING BRAKE SEVERAL TIMES AND FOUND THAT IT DID NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE WHEN APPLIED.
    Cause
    ACCORDING TO INDEPENDENT SHOP OWNERS THE PARKING BRAKE DESIGN IS DEFECTIVE AND WEARS OUT EVEN IF IT IS NOT USED.
    Inspection
    THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THE REAR ROTOR AND EMERGENCY BRAKE PAD WAS WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT.

  11. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2004-03-30

    2001 Yukon XL parking brakes inoperative

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
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    Fault
    2001 YUKON XL PARKING BRAKES INOPERATIVE. (1 more)
    Cause
    HE SAID THEY JUST WEAR OUT.
    Inspection
    FAILED DEALER INSPECTION.

  12. Owner complaint2000 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2003-12-28

    Parking brake failure

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

      What the documents say to do

      Parking brake linings worn out prematurely, parking brake does not hold (PBR single-shoe drum-in-hat)

      Confirm

      • On complaint vehicles examined in the field, wear occurred earlier and to a greater extent on the driver's side parking brake unit and was largely localized at the tip of one of the linings.

      Repair

      1. A revised clip designed to exert less force on the shoe went into MY 2003 production and into the service part stream. Installing the newer clip and replacing worn linings has been shown to remedy the defect.
      2. The closing report lists a bulletin of Aug 2004 as 02-05-26-001B "Brakes - Parking Brake Shoe Retainer Clip Availability", announcing a new retainer clip service kit for DIH-equipped vehicles.

      Caution

      • The vehicles warn the operator with a chime if driven over 3 mph (= 4.83 km/h) with the parking brake engaged.
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    Fault
    PARKING BRAKE FAILURE.
    Cause
    POOR MANUFACTURER DESIGN CAUSES EXPENSIVE REPAIRS TO PASS INSPECTION AND MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COVER EXPENSES.

Known issuesHydro-boost brake assist and power steering share one hydraulic supply (four campaigns)1

  1. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-01-15

    Steering and brakes lost; pump shaft snapped during backing and sharp turning over rough ground

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. (1 more)
    Cause
    SHAFT IN PUMP SNAPPED OFF INSIDE HOUSING.
    Remedy
    TOWED TO GM GARAGE AND NEW PUMP INSTALLED.

SERVICE BRAKES2

  1. Owner complaint2002 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2022-06-23

    No braking sensation at 70 MPH; brake warning light on

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      The vehicle was not repaired.

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    Fault
    The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH (= 112.7 km/h), the contact started to slow for traffic and depressed the brake, and felt no braking. (1 more)
    Remedy
    The vehicle was not repaired.
    Inspection
    The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was a fractured parking brake spring.

  2. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2019-10-01

    Brake pedal goes to floor

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    WHILE DRIVING TO WORK IN SPRING 2018, I APPROACHED TRAFFIC LIGHT, DEPRESSED BRAKE, WHICH WENT TO FLOOR AND HAD TO USE PARKING BREAK TO STOP. (3 more)
    Remedy
    HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE LINES. (1 more)

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  1. Manufacturer communication2004–2005 GMC FULL-SIZE UTILITY TRUCKS (YUKON XL) ・ 2005-05-01

    Tire Pressure Monitor system: messages, diagnosis and sensor relearn

    1. 1Fault

      • The Passenger Door Module (PDM) is the receiver in the full-size utility truck; the receiver module varies by vehicle platform.
      • "Check Tire Pressure" message: a sensor that detects a 1.6 psi (11 kPa) change in pressure transmits in re-measure mode; if the system detects a significant loss of pressure in any tire, the message is displayed on the DIC and the low tire pressure indicator is illuminated on the IPC.
      • "Service Tire Monitor" message: if the PDM detects a malfunction in the TPM system, it causes the DIC to display this message.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. The "Service Tire Monitor" message is not normal system operation; DTCs should be set when it is displayed.
      2. Always check and adjust the tire pressures cold; as a rule of thumb, tire pressure changes one psi for every 10° F (6.9 kPa for every 5.6° C).

    3. 3Correction

      Repair

      1. Both the message and the indicator can be cleared by adjusting the tire pressure to the recommended pressure.
      2. The tire pressure sensor relearn procedure must be performed after every PDM replacement, every sensor replacement and every tire rotation.
      3. J-46079 TPM Diagnostic Tool method: turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF and set the parking brake, then put the PDM in TPM learn mode by cycling the parking lamps ON and OFF 4 times within 4 seconds; the horn chirps and the low tire pressure indicator begins to flash.
      4. Proceed in the order left front, right front, right rear, left rear: starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the J-46079 against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem and momentarily press the activate button.

      Caution

      • A "Check Tire Pressure" message does not set system codes; it is normal operation, meant to alert the driver to check and adjust tire pressure.
      • Always relearn the system before replacing a suspect sensor.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：A Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system was added to certain GMC and Chevrolet full-size utility trucks for model year 2004 and continues for 2005.
    • Condition：The Passenger Door Module (PDM) is the receiver in the full-size utility truck; the receiver module varies by vehicle platform.
    • Condition："Check Tire Pressure" message: a sensor that detects a 1.6 psi (11 kPa) change in pressure transmits in re-measure mode; if the system detects a significant loss of pressure in any tire, the message is displayed on the DIC and the low tire pressure indicator is illuminated on the IPC.
    • Caution：A "Check Tire Pressure" message does not set system codes; it is normal operation, meant to alert the driver to check and adjust tire pressure.
    • Repair：Both the message and the indicator can be cleared by adjusting the tire pressure to the recommended pressure.
    • Condition："Service Tire Monitor" message: if the PDM detects a malfunction in the TPM system, it causes the DIC to display this message.
    • Confirm：The "Service Tire Monitor" message is not normal system operation; DTCs should be set when it is displayed.
    • Confirm：Always check and adjust the tire pressures cold; as a rule of thumb, tire pressure changes one psi for every 10° F (6.9 kPa for every 5.6° C).
    • Caution：Always relearn the system before replacing a suspect sensor.
    • Repair：The tire pressure sensor relearn procedure must be performed after every PDM replacement, every sensor replacement and every tire rotation.
    • Repair：J-46079 TPM Diagnostic Tool method: turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF and set the parking brake, then put the PDM in TPM learn mode by cycling the parking lamps ON and OFF 4 times within 4 seconds; the horn chirps and the low tire pressure indicator begins to flash.
    • Repair：Proceed in the order left front, right front, right rear, left rear: starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the J-46079 against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem and momentarily press the activate button.

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    Remedy
    Tire Pressure Monitor A Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system was added to certain GMC and Chevrolet full-size utility trucks for model year 2004 and continues for 2005. The PDM is the receiver in the full-size utility truck. The receiver module varies by vehicle platform. “Check Tire Pressure” message -- If a sensor detects a 1.6 psi (11 kPa) change in pressure, it transmits in re-measure mode. If the system detects a significant loss of tire pressure in any tire, the Check Tire Pressure message is displayed on the DIC and the low tire pressure indicator is illuminated on the IPC. TIP: A “Check Tire Pressure” message will not set system codes. This is normal operation of the system. The purpose of this message is to alert the driver to check and adjust tire pressure. TIP: Both the message and indicator can be cleared by adjusting the tire pressure to the recommended pressure. “Service Tire Monitor” message -- If the PDM detects a malfunction in the TPM system, it will cause the DIC to display the Service Tire Monitor message. TIP: The “Service Tire Monitor” message is not a normal system operation. DTCs should be set when this message is displayed. - Always check and adjust the tire pressures COLD. As a rule of thumb, tire pressure will change one psi for every 10° F (6.9 kPa for every 5.6° C). - Always ‘relearn’ the system before replacing a suspect sensor. The tire pressure sensor relearn procedure must be performed after every PDM replacement, every sensor replacement, and every tire rotation. J-46079 TPM Diagnostic Tool Method -- Turn the ignition ON with the engine OFF, and set the parking brake. Place the PDM in TPM learn mode by cycling the parking lamps ON and OFF 4 times within 4 seconds. The horn will chirp and the low tire pressure indicator will begin to flash. Proceed in this order: left front, right front, right rear, left rear. Starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the J-46079 against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem, and momentarily press the activate button.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1

  1. Owner complaint2001 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2025-03-22

    Brake issues, ABS light, parking brake inoperative, brake fluid leakage

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3Correction

      Not stated

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    Fault
    Every one of them have had serious brake issues, ABS illuminated, Parking Brake does not work, and light is illuminated, brake fluid everywhere, which when hot starts eating away at electrical components, or in my case at cooling system hoses.

PARKING BRAKE1

  1. Owner complaint2003 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2009-01-06

    Parking brake ineffective, does not hold vehicle

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

    3. 3CorrectionNot repaired

      REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE. *TR

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    Fault
    PARKING BRAKE INEFFECTIVE. (1 more)
    Remedy
    REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE. *TR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1

  1. Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2006-11-21

    Brake failure while traveling 15 MPH

    1. 1Fault

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Not stated

    3. 3Correction

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    Fault
    DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH (= 24.1 km/h), THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE.
    Remedy
    THE SERVICE DEALER REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER, BUT THIS HAD NOT CORRECTED THE ISSUE.

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