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#1 of 37 Autoride suspension by keithb4 Dec 29, 2008 (7:09 pm)
I have owned an 03 Denali for two years. Recently whenever I start up, I hear a motor running which sounds like a compressor from under thr rear of the car. I believe this is the Autoride feature. Thing is, when I first bought the car, it would only run if I had a load in the back, or put a trailer on. Now it runs every time I start up. Ideas? Replies to this message: rsht (Jan 03, 2009 8:13 am)
#2 of 37 Re: Autoride suspension [keithb4] by rsht Jan 03, 2009 (8:13 am)
Replying to: keithb4 (Dec 29, 2008 7:09 pm) Sorry, I can not speak exactly to your model year as I have an 07 Denali; but, with my 07 Denali, the Autoride system does run for a few seconds each time I start it up. The system also releases air out of the system when I turn the ignition off, which lowers the vehicle by about half to an inch... With your Autoride system, I would say the key is to make sure that the compressor stops running after a few seconds of pumping; if it runs all the time or runs periodically every few minutes (while the engine is running with the vehicle parked), then I would be concerned about a possible leak in the system... Let's hope this is not the case as each replacement OEM Air Shock is in the $300+ range... ouch!
#3 of 37 by keithb4 Jan 05, 2009 (11:57 am)
Thanks, that confirms my suspicions that I have a leak. It runs for about 20-30 seconds every time I start the car, and randomly while I am driving. Looks like I need a trip to the mechanic.   Thanks for your help. Replies to this message: USMC_Wifey (Feb 16, 2009 8:35 pm) jgconstr (Apr 21, 2009 9:36 am)
#4 of 37 '02 Yukon XL Auto Ride Suspension by USMC_Wifey Feb 16, 2009 (8:32 pm)
Hi all! I have an '02 Yukon XL w/ autoride. My front right and left rear are shot and need to be repaired. I have been told by 2 separate mechanics that I need to replace all 4 (not just the two bad ones) b/c of the design. It will cost me in excess of $2400 to fix this. My car is sitting at 113K, recently replaced the entire intake manifold, had the throttle body replaced, new brakes, and regular maintenance. I am, over all, worried about final cost.    My choices?    1. repair and keep the car til it dies a miserable death b/c fixing the suspension will get me at LEAST another 75K miles!    2. Trade it in and buy a new-to-me one (maybe an '05 or '06) b/c the cost of repair is more then I should pay given the value of the car.    3. Other -- b/c there is always an other    Help! What would you do and why? Thanks for the help! Anna Replies to this message: rsht (Feb 17, 2009 9:40 am) rsht (Feb 17, 2009 10:17 am)
#5 of 37 Re: [keithb4] by USMC_Wifey Feb 16, 2009 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: keithb4 (Jan 05, 2009 11:57 am) Yup! That is exactly what it is Keithb4... Mine was doing that and it was a leak. Replies to this message: jgconstr (Apr 21, 2009 9:36 am)
#6 of 37 Re: '02 Yukon XL Auto Ride Suspension [USMC_Wifey] by rsht Feb 17, 2009 (9:40 am)
Replying to: USMC_Wifey (Feb 16, 2009 8:32 pm) Parts wise for both rear autoride shocks are around $600 at your local GMC dealerships (its about $100 less per shock if you get them other than your local GM dealerships), as price for the front pair its the same story; so for all 4 shocks, the parts price is at about $1200, that means the remaining $1200 are mostly for labor... which in my opinion is a bit too pricey. I tend to agree about replacing all 4, but, not at the labor rate they are charging.   Assuming you only need to replace all 4 Autoride shocks (no air line leakage or compressor and position sensor issues), you may consider an option #4 if you feel up to it, that is to order your own parts/shocks and have the mechanic replace them for you. Check out the store in the URL below (just found this place a couple of days ago...) where you can purchase the exact same OEM shocks for the front (Part Number 00GMOEF) and rear (Part Number 00GMOER)... Good Luck to you!   http://www.arnottindustries.com/part_GMC_Air_Suspension_Parts_yid15_pid95.html
#7 of 37 Re: '02 Yukon XL Auto Ride Suspension [USMC_Wifey] by rsht Feb 17, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: USMC_Wifey (Feb 16, 2009 8:32 pm) BTW, if you do choose option #4, be sure you have all the right shocks before going to your reliable mechanic. The part numbers I had in the post were from the Arnott site, double check with them for your specific model before ordering...
#8 of 37 Re: [USMC_Wifey] by jgconstr Apr 21, 2009 (9:36 am)
Replying to: USMC_Wifey (Feb 16, 2009 8:35 pm) arnott Inc has replacement parts oem for 1/3 the price and great service there on line just got shocks for 2004 suburban autoride. But I will install my self good luck
#9 of 37 Compressor by vic136 Jul 13, 2009 (5:10 pm)
I have an 02 Yukon Denali for about 5 yrs, the compressor a the rear of the truck has not turned on for the past couple of week. Is my compressor bad and is it an easy fix? Replies to this message: obyone (Jul 19, 2009 11:28 pm) dbrown6 (Jul 20, 2009 6:57 pm) jim334 (Aug 04, 2009 7:45 am) dbrown6 (Aug 04, 2009 7:58 pm) and 5 more...
#10 of 37 Re: Compressor [vic136] by obyone Jul 19, 2009 (11:28 pm)
Replying to: vic136 (Jul 13, 2009 5:10 pm) Check the fuse first. Replies to this message: dbrown6 (Jul 20, 2009 6:57 pm) jim334 (Aug 04, 2009 7:45 am) dbrown6 (Aug 04, 2009 7:58 pm) jim334 (Aug 08, 2009 7:36 am) ssgrock3 (Oct 03, 2009 1:01 pm) and 1 more... hiwassee (Oct 04, 2009 9:55 am) and 1 more...

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