Gmc Yukon Xl 2006
Model Yukon Xl made in 2006 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 42 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electronic stability control, unknown or other and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and wheels.
Model 2006
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V289000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/31/2005 to 01/31/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 38439 | 08/31/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/03/2006 | 08/03/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. the recall began on august 31, 2006. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 06080.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V552000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/2005 to 09/07/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 32068 | 03/31/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/07/2005 | 12/07/2005 | 571 | 110 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims. these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. at the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. the recall began on march 31, 2006. owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 05109.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E106000 | FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION | E (Equipment) | 130000 | 02/07/2008 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/17/2007 | 12/19/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to replacement national, carquest wheel hub assemblies and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors or ford.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| PIT-4662 | 06/01/2008 | 10026744 | Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. this concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break. *pe | 12/12/2008 | |
| 3750 | 3750A | 10022482 | Additional diagnostic for yaw/lat sensor dtc's. *kb | 08/15/2007 | |
| 3190 | 3190B | 10021015 | Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 3075 | 3075D | 10022766 | Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| PIT-4662 | 06/01/2008 | 10026744 | Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. this concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break. *pe | 12/12/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 08-089 | 06/01/2008 | 10026586 | Gm: special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. updated 12/1/08. *pe | 11/14/2008 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| PI-5141 | 01/01/2012 | 10043536 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile: if blower motor is set to any speed position and when key is off, it becomes inoperative and may still be inoperative after key is turned on. *pe | 04/09/2012 | |
| SB-10240 | 05/01/2011 | 10038760 | General motors service campaing: see document search button for owner letter. the hvac blower may not work at certain functions or may become inoperable. there could be a burning smell or smoke. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-10240 | 05/01/2011 | 10038760 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - FLASHER UNIT | |||||
| 070842013 | 09/01/2007 | 10023217 | Turn signal in camper style outside rearview mirror (rpo dpn) does not illuminate turn signal flash (replace upper mirror glass) *nj | 11/02/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 060604010 | 07/01/2007 | 060604010E | 10020808 | Information on 3.5l, 3.9l, and 5.3l e85 fuel compatible vehicles, with alcohol content, switching between gasoline and e85 fuel. *kb updated on 09/19/07. *nj | 01/22/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| 08136 | 05/01/2008 | 10025326 | On-board diagnostics (obd)-fuel level sender-reprogram engine control module (ecm). csc was received. *pe | 07/29/2008 | |
| 3046A | 3046B | 10009382 | Fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral. *tt | 09/27/2004 | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 3189 | 05/05/2008 | PIT3189J | 10010863 | Unable to disable auto door locks. this includes 05 chevrolet gmc cadillac full size trucks and utilities. *eh also includes avalance, silverado suburban tahoe; gmc sierra, yukon, denali, yukon xl, denali xl. updated 8/26/08. *pe | 12/15/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 3609A | 3609B | 10018537 | Harsh 1-2 shift, malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, diagnostic trouble code p0894 stored in pcm. *tt | 01/05/2006 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 4133 | 4133A | 10022769 | Transmission slips, will not shift, ses light may be illuminated. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| SB-07-06-04-019A | 11/01/2008 | 10028831 | General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe | 06/01/2009 | |
| 3061 | 12/01/2007 | 3061F | 10023773 | Dtc c0327 with or without additional dtc's setting. with four wheel drive (4wd) only. *nj | 01/31/2008 |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| PIT-4662 | 06/01/2008 | 10026744 | Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. this concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break. *pe | 12/12/2008 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 040525002 | 06/01/2007 | 040525002D | 10022470 | Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground). *kb | 08/15/2007 |
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 000235003N | 04/01/2008 | 10025148 | Clunking noise under hood and can be felt in steering wheel and/or steering column (replace upper intermediate steering shaft [i-shaft] assembly). *pe | 07/14/2008 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| SB-10-02-33-001 | 06/01/2010 | 10036545 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to | 03/28/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 030316001 | 06/01/2007 | 030316001A | 10004767 | Diagnostic information for tire pressure monitoring (tpm) system which may set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0760 and/or c0765. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb | 01/06/2004 |
| 030310001 | 01/01/2008 | 030310001D | 10000959 | Tire slowly goes flat and/or excessive wheel vibration caused by bead splits (replace wheels with new heavy duty rim version) *tt *ar updated 4/11/08. *nj | 04/09/2003 |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | |||||
| 3340 | 09/23/2006 | 3340C | 10020874 | Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. axle differential leak seal shaft. *kb | 01/25/2007 |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| PIP4054A | 02/01/2008 | PIP4054B | 10024345 | Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008. *pe | 04/07/2008 |
| TIRES | |||||
| 3562 | 3562C | 10021010 | Bridgestone dueler product information update. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 050310020 | 01/01/2008 | 050310020A | 10019584 | Use of nitrogen gas in tires. *ak 2008 and prior gm passenger cars & trucks (including saturn) also 2008 and prior hummer h2, h3, saab 9-7x. updated 5/12/08. *nj | 03/30/2006 |
| TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | |||||
| PIT3569 | 02/01/2008 | PIT3569C | 10024342 | Low tire light on and/or dic check tire pressure message when cold, with rpo uj6. *nj | 04/07/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Periodic traction active indicator light along with gas pedal inoperable. became more frequent and during long road trip for work, almost got into 3 accidents. only occurs when starting out or during acceleration while going slow. twice at stop sign while crossing busy intersections, vehicle died in middle of intersection when pulling out for several seconds. caused traffic to stop and almost had collision. once happened while making left turn at intersection. same results. saw many similar complaints on forums about gmc yukon. usually happens after 40k (warranty expired) i just went over 40k last week. seems like problem started back in 2003 version, from all other complaints i read about. repair: dealer found incorrect readings from right front wheel speed sensor, sensor only available as part of rf hub assy. pn 015233113 $377.36 ($600+ installed) i explained all other complaining about same problem and how this is a very big safety issue. dealer said they can do nothing. *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 06/18/2008 | 45000 | 1 | |
| On june 12, 2008 had my oil changed and was informed that my front pinion seals were leaking on my 2006 yukon. on june 13, 2008 i had them service at my local midas dealer. on june 18, 2008 i blew my front axle out pushing the transmission fluid out taking 4th gear out of my transmission. gmc has my yukon now repairing @ $4,000.00 claiming midas is at fault and midas is claiming gmc is at fault. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 06/23/2008 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Periodic traction active indicator light along with gas pedal inoperable. became more frequent and during long road trip for work, almost got into 3 accidents. only occurs when starting out or during acceleration while going slow. twice at stop sign while crossing busy intersections, vehicle died in middle of intersection when pulling out for several seconds. caused traffic to stop and almost had collision. once happened while making left turn at intersection. same results. saw many similar complaints on forums about gmc yukon. usually happens after 40k (warranty expired) i just went over 40k last week. seems like problem started back in 2003 version, from all other complaints i read about. repair: dealer found incorrect readings from right front wheel speed sensor, sensor only available as part of rf hub assy. pn 015233113 $377.36 ($600+ installed) i explained all other complaining about same problem and how this is a very big safety issue. dealer said they can do nothing. *tr | |||