Are there any problems with the GMC Yukon Denali?

Like orwoody, the 2001 never left me stranded and was an incredible ride (smoother than 5 series BMW and S class MBZ that I looked at prior to deciding on the Denali). Sounds like a classic case of the dealer not pulling hard enough to straighten the car out and get it squared away for you.

What are the problems with a 2001 GMC Yukon?

1 ABS Module Failed 2001 Yukon Average Cost to Fix: $800 Average Mileage: 86,000 mi 2 Paint Peeling / Cracking 2001 Yukon Average Cost to Fix: $1,500 Average Mileage: 119,000 mi 3 Brakes Lock Up 2001 Yukon

What kind of car is the GMC Denali?

I was so impressed with the Denali that with the current incentives, I traded in the 2001 for a 2003. Like orwoody, the 2001 never left me stranded and was an incredible ride (smoother than 5 series BMW and S class MBZ that I looked at prior to deciding on the Denali).

Issues now the dealer has not been able to rectify after numerous trips to them. Traction Active engages randomly even though unit is not slipping causing no power and just revs, not good when taking a left at a light! Have to take foot off of gas.

What causes heated seat light to go off in GMC Yukon?

Also when the drivers heated seat button gets pushed loud buzzing noise, causes rear drivers passenger door light to come on buzzing goes away and heated seat shuts off, on passenger side too.

How many hours does GMC Yukon Denali have?

The DVD Navigation/radio resets, the DVD Entertainment system in the back resets, the speakers sound like they “pop” as if the audio stream is interrupted, and all lights inside do a quick on/off reset. Even the engine hours reset a couple of years ago. It currently shows 1000 hours but should be over 2000 hours by now.

Can a GMC Yukon draw a volt meter?

Yes the DVD/Nav does draw for a period of time on start-up/door open and for about 30minutes after turning the vehicle off. It then times out. My electrical guy was able to place a volt meter on the car over night and record the draw. This was huge in helping to narrow down my problem.

When to replace a Body Control Module ( BCM )?

Because the BCM is the one handling a lot of different functions in the car, it is also inevitable for all those functions to stop working when the BCM does get damaged. When this happens, a replacement may be the best resort for you. Still, the repair cost of the control module also depends on the kind of vehicle that you drive.

Also when the drivers heated seat button gets pushed loud buzzing noise, causes rear drivers passenger door light to come on buzzing goes away and heated seat shuts off, on passenger side too.

Where is the door lock on a GMC Yukon?

The only area of the door inner that I haven’t searched visually is where the door latch mechanism is bolted to the door fenderwell panel. This is because it is not possible to see in there due to metal concealing that area. Before I blindly unscrew the door latching mechanism, two questions: 1) is that were the door lock actuator is located?

How many times has my GMC Yukon been in the shop?

This vehicle was so plagued by problems that it made 9 trips to the dealer for repairs within the first 15 months of ownership. It had been in the shop 6 times since the first of the year!

Where are the fuses in the Yukon XL?

See other GMC Yukon / Yukon XL: Cigar lighter (power outlet) fuses are located in the Engine compartment fuse box (see fuses “AUX PWR”, “CIGAR” / “CIG LTR” and “LBEC”), and since 2003 in the Passenger compartment fuse box (fuse “AUX PWR 2”).

What happens when the dash lights go off in a GMC Yukon?

It does not go completely black instantly. It ‘dims’ similar to the way the dimmer switch would, slowly, and usually ends up the way the dimmer would be if it was all the way to the bottom, where everything is almost completely black. The only thing i can barely see is the gear selector shows very dimly.

How often do my dash lights go out?

My dash lights (everything controlled with the dimmer) would go out every once in a while and I would have to move the dimmer in just the right position to get my lights back on. One time I sat there for 3 or 4 minutes trying to get that stupid thing to work.

Why do my dash lights go off at night?

Discussion in ‘ General Discussion ‘ started by jbandy98, Aug 29, 2011 . Hi guys, I am new to the forums. Nice to meet you all. I have read and searched over the forums but I haven’t been able to find a problem exactly similar to mine. I am hoping someone has had this happen though and has some ideas to what I should do to repair.

Why is my Cluster gauge on my Tahoe Yukon not working?

After a little research it turned out to be a common problem where the seven little surface mount resitors that power the display overheat and break the solder connections. It was simple to reflow the solder with a little flux and a drop of fresh solder.

When did the GMC Sierra have the most problems?

The model years with the most problems reported were 2004 and 2007, with more than 60 complaints each year, followed by 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2010, with more than 40 each year. Of the 112 problems, five different complaints have been reported 90 or more times.

Can a rear window switch work on a GMC Yukon?

The rear windows will go down with rear switch but then only sometimes will go up with it, but mostly not. The rear windows work fine from the driver door switch. Started on the driver side but recently started on passenger side.

What’s the problem with my 2004 GMC Sierra?

2004 GMC Sierra 1500: Problem all gauges do not work all went… Customer Question Hello. I have A 2004… Hello. I have A 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 truck. Problem all gauges do not work all went out together. All other electrical work fine and truck runs great. What could the problem be, Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX E-mail:[email protected]

What should the ground be on a GMC Sierra 1500?

I would start looking with the ground connections. If it was an alternator, the battery would carry the load. There should be both a ground to the engine and to the frame. 38 people found this helpful. Yep, and that ground often is a bare flat strip of braided copper or steel, going from engine to firewall 37 people found this helpful.

What causes a bad gauge cluster in a Chevy Silverado?

Individual gauge problems are almost universally caused by failing gauge motors. Each gauge is controlled by one gauge motor called a stepper motor. For example, an instrument cluster with 6 analog gauges will have 6 stepper motors.

Why does my oil pressure read high on my Silverado?

If your 2003, 2004, 2005 or 2006 Silverado oil pressure gauge pegged out, has unusual fluctuations in it’s readings or reads high it can be caused by one of two problems. The first common cause is a faulty oil pressure sensor which is mounted on the engine. This is yet another common issue with 03-06 Silverados.

Where is the ground on a GMC Sierra?

JACUSTOMER-kzmzzjqa- : Great Aran : The ground is at the bottom of the A pillar which is the pillar running on the left side of the windshield inside, that pillar molding just pulls off from the top, and then the ground is at the bottom just to the right slightly under the top dash cover, but you will be able to see it.

What to do if your Chevy Tahoe battery is draining?

Both the ammeter and a jumper wire are connecting the battery cable to the battery at this time. This allows the vehicle to power down (go to sleep). 3. Wait 30 minutes.

What to do when your car alarm wont work?

After inserting the key into the driver’s door lock, turn the key to unlock, lock and then lock position again. Then, turn it again to the unlock position and the alarm is likely to be disabled now. Run the car for at least 10 minutes after cranking the engine to allow the car to reset the alarm. Keep the Car Thieves Away with these 5 Tips!

Can a GMC service technician do a battery test?

Your GMC Certified Service experts can give you a no-charge battery test to determine if your battery needs replacing or if there is an issue with another charging component. 7,700-lb rating requires a properly equipped 2WD Canyon Elevation Crew Cab short bed model with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Diesel engine and Trailering Package.

How does the radio unlock work on a GMC Truck?

GM vehicles, including GMC trucks, include a radio theftlock system that allows you to program a radio unlock code into your stereo system. When programmed, the stereo system becomes inoperable if the stereo ever loses power from battery disconnection or stereo removal.

What to do if your Yukon Denali Radio is not working?

I have a 1999 yukon denali with RPO code Y91… I completely removed it cause I think they are crap. And installed after market amp HU and speakers including sub of course. But if the radio is not working.. make sure antenna is plugged in or if you have a powered antenna make sure that remote turn on wire is hooked up. Was this answer helpful?

Where is the radio amplifier on my GMC Yukon?

Other than the Tahoe Limited Edition, the vehicle was redesigned for the 2000 model year on the new GMT800 platform, still shared with the full-sized pickups and SUV’s. Location of radio amplifier? My amp keeps cutting out, shuting off the sound.

How many miles does GMC Yukon XL Denali have?

I have a 2001 Yukon XL Denali that has just over 130,000 miles. I love the vehicle. It has taken basic maintainence–brakes, oil, tires, and a couple of years ago about $3000 in repairs. Other than that it’s great. But just came looking for some info on starting problems.

How often do you change the oil on a GMC Yukon?

We use the 4WD in the winter or in wet conditions. Now that it has more miles, it might use a quart of oil between the oil changes (which I get every 5000 miles). Still no tranny leaks, no 4WD problems. Thanks for the reply. My 2002 has 118000 on it. It rides so nice though and looks pretty new.

When did the GMC Yukon Denali come out?

The war between unibody and body-on-frame cars was not over in 2014 when the 2015 Yukon Denali appeared on the market. There were a lot of fans for vehicles built the old-school way, with a The Yukon was the alternative offered by GMC for those families who needed something between Chevrolet Tahoe and Cadillac Escalade.

What’s the problem with my GMC Yukon Denali XL?

Have a 2009 Denali XL with many of the same issues identified here EXCEPT doors locking and unlocking and the rear window thing. Been fighting the gremlins for almost 3 years. Originally I though I had it narrowed down to a broken battery post in the battery when I seemed to be able to wiggle the posts and got everything to work.

What was the worst year to buy a GMC Yukon?

CarComplaints.com collected all submitted complaints from owners of the GMC Yukon, from model years 1993-2020. In its model year comparison, it’s easy to see that some model years have more problems than others. Unimpressively getting more complaints than any other model year, the 2015 GMC Yukon has 155 total complaints.

Is the GMC Yukon based on a Chevy Tahoe?

The 2015 Yukon Denali was based on the same chassis as the Chevrolet Tahoe, but the Denali version was the luxurious vehicle that could defend the American company to fight against the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The war between unibody and body-on-frame cars was not over in 2014 when the 2015 Yukon Denali appeared on the market.

What’s the worst problem with a GMC Yukon?

Out of the top three worst-rated problems for the GMC Yukon by Car Complaints, two are found in the 2015 model year. Rated the worst overall problem for all Yukon model years, nearly 40 owners of the 2015 Yukon claim their taillights don’t work properly.

Who is the owner of the 2004 GMC Yukon?

2004 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner ManualM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the names YUKON and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.

Why does my GMC Yukon have excessive vibration?

“On a smooth road the front end frequently has excessive vibration between 45 and 55 MPH as though it was the result of a rough road or driving over rumble strips, Rotating and balancing all four tires had no effect on the vibration.

Is the GMC Yukon XL a good car?

The V8s feel strong, and the automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The Yukon can also accommodate up to nine, but unlike the longer Yukon XL (a twin of the Chevrolet Suburban), it offers very little cargo space behind its cramped third-row seat.

Yukon XLs are loaded with equipment, but the sticker price rises rapidly if you select a few options – or move all the way up to the plush, top-of-the-line Denali. If you like to breeze past gas stations without glancing down at the fuel gauge, a Yukon XL won’t bring smiles – despite the new multi-displacement system that improves fuel economy.

Is the aftermarket stereo on my Yukon XL Working?

I have a 2001 yukon xl with onstar that is not used. I bought a new aftermarket stereo and installed with provided harness adapter. Power comes on and everything seems to work on the HU, but there is no sound.

Can a 2010 Yukon Denali go into limp mode?

2010 Yukon Denali randomly will lose power and go into limp mode. All lights on dash panel come on (stabilitrack, side mirror monitoring, air ride suspension, etc). No gages work. No speedometer.

Is there no power to the passenger side door?

No power to Passenger side door, no window, no remote lock and mirror on passenger side door. Also had no control to that side with the driver side controls. Took me 15 minutes to repair. popped the driver side electrical button panel on the driver side door.

Is there a lock button on the passenger side door?

Yes – the power window and lock button on the passenger side door do not work. The buttons from the drivers side for the passenger side do not work either, but the drivers side window and lock work fine! Also the power mirror adjusts the drivers side but not the passengerside. thanks I have a 2003 Gmc Sierra 1500.

What kind of problem does my 08 Denali have?

My 08 Denali has electrical gremlins. Randomly, the entire electrical system will shut down while the vehicle is parked. First indication of a problem is the remote key fob will not unlock the doors. No dome lights, no dash lights, no clicking of the starter solenoid…nothing. Then, when it feels like it…it repairs itself.

How often has my GMC Yukon Denali been in the shop?

Until last week I was the unfortunate owner of a 2001 GMC Yukon Denali. This vehicle was so plagued by problems that it made 9 trips to the dealer for repairs within the first 15 months of ownership. It had been in the shop 6 times since the first of the year!

Where can I buy a 2003 GMC Yukon Denali?

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Is the GMC Yukon Denali XL a good car?

Thanks for your input. Just bought a 2003 Denali XL after trading in a 2002 Yukon. Since buying the car we have been hearing a cracking and popping noise from the car after shutting of the engine (and also while at idle). The service manager tells us this is “normal for these cars”.

Why does my 08 Denali make a clicking noise?

Per the dealer the clicking noise in the cab is a result of low voltage and related. My 08 Denali has electrical gremlins. Randomly, the entire electrical system will shut down while the vehicle is parked. First indication of a problem is the remote key fob will not unlock the doors.

How big is a GMC Yukon XL Denali?

The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. See your GMC dealer for details. Click here to see all GMC destination freight charges. YUKON DENALI VS. YUKON XL DENALI Overall Length 225.2 in. Third-Row Leg Room 36.7 in.

Is the GMC Yukon a full size SUV?

The Yukon Denali luxury full-size SUV upgrades your experience with an all-new interior design, including a uniquely styled instrument panel and four exclusive color theme choices — all featuring premium leather seating appointments and coordinating authentic wood.

What kind of engine does GMC Denali have?

7,550-lb rating requires a properly equipped 4WD Canyon Denali model with available Duramax 2.8L I4 Diesel engine. Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the trailering section of the Owner’s Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options oraccessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

How much does it cost to replace a GMC Yukon?

When it comes to maintance for vehicles’, GM is our worst enemy, with respects to the owner’s manual. GM prints the bare minimum for maint, with hopes your vehicle will wear out and you will need to replace it. As I truck owner who had to replace a front diff. to the tune of $2,000, I personally recommended every 30-40000 on those flushes.