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4070 messages, Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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We have a 2002 Yukon XL we bought new and has given us problems since day one. First it was the brakes which would grab on one side intermittently and cause the front to shimmy and shake right up through the steering wheel. Then the air conditioner wouldn't cool when stopped at a light or parked idling unless you revved the engine. Then one of the white daytime running lights burnt out (it seems two out of three you meet on the road are also burnt out. Now in the last couple months we've had to spend over $2,000. first on a new air conditioner compressor which just blew apart and then an entire new rear hatch/door because one of the hinges broke and the door almost fell off into traffic. This car has never been in a wreck and always kept in the garage. Anyone else have these probs? 
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Isn't the Beast handsome when it's all clean and shiny? Black is a pain to keep clean, but it sure looks good when it is! I've found that Mr. Clean Auto-Dry does work very well as long as you don't let it dry before that final rinse, and have a fresh filter cartridge. I got some inexpensive leather wipes that tend to leave the seats kind of shiny and squeaky, without really getting all the dirt out. I think I will go and buy some of the Maguiar's stuff and see if that is better. About 4,000 miles on the clock and we are still very happy. Gas mileage has improved from the high 15's to the high 17's. I guess the engine has broken in, and also we are driving judiciously and keep the tires at 33-34 psi. Going to San Antonio in a few weeks, looking forward to another road trip. Oil life monitor says we have 50% left, how cool is that! That's like a free tank of gas every 3,000 miles that I won't change the oil! Automatic climate control and power adjustable pedals are very cool too. And it handles very well for its size. This is my favorite vehicle I have owned so far, much more enjoyable than the minivan it replaced. photo |
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Replying to: boatsman (Nov 11, 2005 8:16 am) Well, that a whole new bunch of problems we haven't had, knock on wood. We have problems with the knocking sound when you start the engine, stalling at odd times, oil use about a quart per month, and a grinding sound when you turn left or right and a high pitched sound that I can't identify but sounds like power steering but isn't. Has that made your day? I love the SUV but get no help from GMC. Nice polite replies though. Have you had any of our problems?
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My 04 Yukon XL (which I really like) is behaving badly... When I take my foot off the gas pedal to press the brake it suddenly just revvs up like someone has slammed the gas to the floor. It's happened a few times - almost got me into a couple of accidents (had to stand on the brakes to stop!!) - and when I took it to the dealer they hooked it up to their computer and said that it showed nothing wrong. "No code problems..." My wife won't ride in it anymore... Is this happening to anyone else?? |
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I have regular yukon and want to make it look like an denali yukon EXactly what parts do I need thanks
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| Has anyone had transmission problems with their 2002 Yukon? I've burned 2 transmission! one at 35k and another at 77K. I dropped it off at the dealer and I figure it's worth a fight to get them to replace it. I don't think I have much of a chance. Are there any resources out there to help me out. I figure it will cost around 3K or so. | |
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Replying to: y2kgts (May 30, 2001 1:14 pm) Please let me know what was causing your problem. The GMC place can't find my problem. Thanks, Vernis Stanaland Tyler, Texas |
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We have a 2005 YXL with captains chairs front and middle (room for 4). We have the 3rd row rear bench seat that is either up or down. Unfortunately, with 5 passengers, we can't have the seat down when we need more space in the rear. Does anyone know of an aftermarket conversion that will allow a Split 3rd row seat in the XL? The Yukon has the split seat option for the 3rd row, why not the Yukon XL? Thanks |
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Replying to: isaace (Dec 09, 2005 8:16 pm) |
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Replying to: jovatious (Dec 03, 2005 12:12 pm) -Replace entire front bumper assembly -Replace front grill -Replace side lower assist steps -Replace rear bumper -Replace chrome side door moldings with color-keyed Denali one -Replace headlight/front turn signal/foglight housings (and appropriate bulbs as well--e.g., Denali low beam uses 9005 instead of 9006) -Add Denali front/rear mud flap moldings (they're not really mud flaps but look at a Denali and you'll see what I'm referring to) -Add Denali lettering to sides of vehicle There may be a few other things I left out (e.g., if your side mirrors don't have the motorized fold in/out option and/or no puddle lights, you'll need to replace those too, although you may need some additional stuff in order to get the mirrors to fold in/out by themselves) but I think the above covers most of the major stuff...and that's just for the exterior--the interior of course is a whole different story. I assume you're probably gonna try to find these parts at a junkyard or something 'cuz the cost for all of the above stuff brand-new ain't cheap...IOW you'd almost be better off just buying a Denali instead of trying to cosmetically change your Yukon into one. |
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