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GMC Yukon repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 919 repairs.
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GMC Yukon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 236 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2022 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

turbocharged 277hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

3100 mi Check engine came on on cold start. Investigation come to a sharp bended hose in factory installation causing restriction to flow. Hose rerouted to reduce the bend radius. 

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2016 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

30000 mi unknown 
32000 mi Engine fan ran after off. Coolant leak. Thermostat housing cracked 

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2015 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

420-horsepower 6.2L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

16000 mi Chirping heard on slight acceleration. Diagnosed as muffler baffle being defective. Exhaust system replaced under warranty 
24000 mi Serpentine belt and tensioner replaced due to noise and uneven belt wear 
51000 mi

US $50
Fuel pump control module replaced 
90000 mi

US $50
Replace high pressure fuel pump 

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2015 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

355-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

9000 mi

US $100
defective fuel inhjectors 

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2013 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD

190000 mi

US $2500
Ignition system. Needed new keys. 

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2013 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $1400
Car felt very “bouncy” when going over dips & bumps in the road. It needed new engine mounts. 

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2013 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

105000 mi

US $200
ignition module replacement. 

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2012 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

86800 mi Oil pump pickup tube o-ring. 
145700 mi

﷼3500
Lifters failed, cam failed, removed all dod and vvt stuff. 

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2011 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

104773 mi

US $684
Replace motor mounts. 

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2010 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

68000 mi

US $1300
Motor mounts, plugs, cables, trans flush. 
130 mi

US $500
Oil pressure sensor replaced 

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2010 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

99000 mi

US $4000
EFM lifter collapse on August 2nd, two weeks after I got the vehicle. # 6 Intake. Warranty company even admitted that "Those lifters are junk!" Route 66 extended warranty paid like a champ! Replaced all 16 lifters with new design, no questions asked. 
27000 mi Lifters were exceptionally noisy. Replaced all under warranty. 

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2010 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

46200 mi Leaking oil Cooler lines. Initially said not to be covered by GM certified warranty, but lines were replaced in the end under warranty 
78000 mi

US $80
engine would occasionally run rough. Check engine light was on, code was for bank 2 running lean. I replaced both up and downstream oxygen sensors on bank 2. 
136000 mi

US $50
Broken exhaust manifold bolts. Used aftermarket clamp to secure exhaust manifold to the headsm 

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2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

152000 mi

US $400
Stuck lifter due to Active Fuel Management system. Freed it by unplugging the brake booster sensor. Range Technology Active Fuel Management Disabler keeps engine from going into V4. GM has serious problem with AFM. Too many premature engine failures. 
156000 mi

US $500
Stuck valve lifter #7 again. AFM. Replaced all 4 AFM lifters on 1 and 7. Second repair. Will continue using Range Technology AFM Disabler and decrease oil change frequency to 3000 
167000 mi

US $400
Stuck valve lifter due to AFM. Replaced remaining AFM lifters on right bank. All 8 have now been replaced. GM design flaw! 
208000 mi

US $100
Replaced Valve Cover. GM improves design. PCV was plugged. Smoking on cold start. Excessive build up on pistons 

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2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

403-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Had electronic failure sending car into limp mode. Dealer said no problem. Also had oil change. 
25000 mi Recall repair for throttle sensor. Recall says to replace sensor if car had previously gone into limp mode for no obvious reason. Had this happen the previous March. 

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2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic RWD

14000 mi The Yukon lost total power while I was trying to make a turn. Had to put in park and restart. Per technician due to extreme heat the hybrid battery was not getting totally charged, they had the battery go through a relearn procedure. 

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2009 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

310-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

39120 mi

C $900
Throttle potentiometer replacement 

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2008 GMC Yukon

Engine not specified

29000 mi I have had the car in the shop 7 times in the last year and it will be ok for about 2 mo then the trac control & the reduce engine power light will come on. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

67000 mi

US $100
Engine service light on, replaced O2 sensor 
127000 mi

US $100
Replace O2 Dr sensor 
136000 mi

US $40
Oil pressure sensor failed. Removed and replaced. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

69440 mi Knock in engine. Replaced all lifters - suspected collapsed lifter Knock returned along with cold start surging and what feels like misfire on startup, but no warning lights. 
96180 mi

C $450
Fuel control module faulty and required replacement. 
94400 mi

C $1300
Fuel pump module leak. Pump cost $545 plus labour to install. This is a very common GM failure where the top of the fuel pump module corrodes and leaks. Fuel tank vent valve also plugged and replaced. Required new harness. 
116500 mi

US $350
Broken motor mount 
31000 mi

US $800
Bad oxygen sensors. Both replaced. 
114000 mi

US $2500
motor mount separated, replaced motor mount 
129000 mi

US $800
Emissions - fuel tank pressure sensor failed, requires removal and replacement of fuel tank.THIS TRUCK IS A GIGANTIC PIECE OF CRAP!!! 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

139000 mi

US $400
Hose to firewall /heater broke at connection. Replaced both 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

57000 mi oxygen sensor 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

51000 mi Evap Canister Purge Solenoid failure. 
77000 mi

US $175
SES light with left bank lean code. Dealer replaced injector, ses came back on after a week. Scheduled for another visit. 
77000 mi SES light still on when traded. 
98200 mi

US $1500
One broken valve spring and elected to replace all others on advice of mechanic and materials expert with metallurgical background. Advised that failure occurred prematurely and balance of springs would likely fail prematurely. 
183000 mi

US $1200
Oil leak needed seals replacing 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

332-horsepower 6.0L V8 Hybrid 4-speed 2-mode automatic 4WD w/low range

80600 mi Worn cams. Knocking noise. Changed cams, injectors and all related parts under warranty. 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

48000 mi Gas filler neck- not venting correctly and fuel as to be added VERY Slowly 
117000 mi

US $400
Replaced O2 sensors 
79000 mi

US $1800
fuel pump and fuel tank replaced 
147600 mi

C $600
Cam Position sensor failed. Trouble diagnosing as many false fault codes were produced. Took vehicle to dealership for diagnosis and repair. 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

170000 mi

US $450
Oil pan gasket 
199000 mi

US $300
Evaporator canister vent tubing replaced—caused check engine light. 
51000 mi

US $386
Replaced water pump 
79300 mi Replaced right side motor mount 
99900 mi Cleaned throttle body. 
109000 mi

US $150
Replaced serpentine belt and AC belt. Also had to replace the serpentine and Ac belt tensioners. 
171000 mi

US $900
Replaced ECU 
186000 mi

US $2000
Oil leaks rear main seal 
91000 mi broken motor mount 
84100 mi Oil pressure sending unit failed and had to be replaced 
92900 mi The GM trucks seem to be prone to broken exhaust.manifold bolts. The truck had all of the bolts replaced and new gaskets 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

96200 mi

US $400
Very small coolant leak coming from intake manifold gasket. Replaced intake manifold gasket. It took the tech a while to find source of the leak. 
93100 mi

US $150
Drive belt making noise. Replaced engine drive belt and AC belt. 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

37000 mi gas tank valve that stopped the autostart from working 
62900 mi

US $175
gas filer neck value system 
98300 mi Excessive engine oil consumption. Motor consuming more than 1 quart per 1000-2000 miles, depending on driving conditions. The motor burns more oil when towing or with long highway trips. 3rd trip to fix problem. Appears to be solved now. 
91300 mi Engine consuming oil and requires 1qt added every two or three thousand miles, despite the engine computer showing 49% of engine oil life remaining. The dealership is now working on paperwork to gain authorization from GMC to replace motor. 
110500 mi

US $1000
Replaced the throttle body, which had triggered a reduced power state for the motor. 
108800 mi

US $300
Emissions component failure caused check engine light to come on... R&R on the emissions component resolved issue. Separately appears to be using some oil now in between oil changes. 
113000 mi fuel pump failed... had to R&R the fuel pump (lower gas tank, remove/replace and then re-install the tank. 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

380-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

107000 mi

US $600
Exhaust mainfold rear bolts replaced both sides 
98000 mi

US $1075
Check engine light stayed on, required cleaning and recalibrating computer to support repairing Throttle Position Sensor Stabiltrack and Traction control required servicing, opted for 100K service on vehicle. found broken motor mount, as part of service; will have fixed later in month 
108500 mi

C $1400
oil pan leaking - seal replaced 
113460 mi

C $1500
Fuel pump replacement and fuel lines 
122140 mi

C $600
Replace manifold 
122140 mi

C $450
Manifold replaced 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

119500 mi

US $175
Code P0449, Evaporative Emission System Vent Control. Replaced Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Part #: 214-1680, Revised EVAP canister vent solenoid valve (CVS) assembly Part #: 20995472 & Jumper Harness Part #: 19257603 
5000 mi The crankshaft sensor blow out. 
92300 mi

US $200
Oil Leak. Not Fixed. 
99000 mi Oil leak 
122000 mi

US $550
Replace Evap Cannister 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

88000 mi

US $350
4 wheel service msg. It was very cold, temp was about 0. Dealer said sensor needed to be reprogramed for low temp 100$.  
165000 mi

US $1000
DOD (4 cyl vs 8 cyl) was making noise on this vehicle. So I replaced lifters, cam, valve springs, water pump and oil pump. 
180000 mi

US $130
Replaced coil pack on #1 cylinder. Also changed all 8 plugs. 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

198000 mi

US $300
Metal found in oil, low to no oil pressure - spin bearing or rod DID NOT HAVE FIX should as parts 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

217000 mi

US $400
Oxygen Sensor Inop 
255000 mi

US $110
Replaced belt and tensioner 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

165600 mi

US $500
o2 sensor 
197000 mi

US $300
p0305 - intake manifold gasket was bad, and cyl5 had no compression. gasket was replaced - all is goo 
217000 mi

US $800
codes, evap solenoid, fuel pump, catalytic converter y pipe 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

72000 mi

US $105
Check engine light caused by pressurized fuel system issue. Light reset but vehicle would not run "test". Light has remained off. 
116000 mi

US $500
Leaky fuel sender causing vacuum leak and check engine light- part was rusted and required replacement 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

226000 mi

US $420
Coolant was leaking from the heater core hoses. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

196000 mi

US $1500
Spark plugs Oxygen flow sensor 
143000 mi

US $115
Replaced upstream oxygen sensors. 
154000 mi

US $500
Water pump went bad. Also replaced temperature thermostat when replacing the water pump. 
155000 mi

US $200
Oil pressure sensor had stopped functioning. Replaced the sensor. 
180100 mi

US $400
Evan system leak. Replaced parts 
196400 mi

US $1800
Rear main seal replaced Replaced valve cover gasket 
86300 mi

US $18
Check Engine Light - Code P0449. Changed evap vent valve. 
110000 mi

US $202
Replaced leaking water pump. Replaced thermostat and belts as scheduled maintenance. 
215000 mi

US $980
Water pump, thermostat, all hoses and belts 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

91500 mi

US $350
Oil cooler lines leaking. Lines replaced. 
110400 mi

US $700
Engine running above normal temperature at idle. Leaking coolant. Problem was leak with coolant lines to rear heater core. Not covered by extended warranty (of course). Coolant lines replaced. 
125000 mi

US $460
New spark plugs and wires 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

120900 mi

C $100
Replaced belt tensioner. 
132060 mi

C $102
Problem with serpentine belt. belt replaced at no cost. Aligned power steering pulley. Was causing serpentine belt to jump off. Caused by previous work on the car. 
137640 mi

C $295
Oil pressure sensor had to be replaced. 
172000 mi

US $130
Water pump bearing went out. Squealing but not leaking. I changed it myself. Total for pump, quality gaskets, and antifreeze was $130 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

71000 mi

US $130
Truck was sluggish at highway speeds. Felt like driving a V6, not a 6.0 Liter V8.  
75000 mi

US $1800
Bolt sheered in manifold. Drilled out and replaced. Exhaust manifold warped. Replaced. Mass Air flow sensor replaced 
78000 mi

US $300
Engine sluggish. Valve seal replaced. 
101000 mi

US $400
Car reported "Engine Coolant Hot" and "Engine Overheated". Shop looked for leaks/cracks. None found. Replaced Thermostat, Temp Sensor, etc. Seems to be resolved. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

199000 mi

US $100
Replaced belt and windshield wipers 
108000 mi

US $672
Both knock sensors replaced also the wiring harness connected to the knock sensors 
123000 mi

US $700
I smelled gas . coming inside car 
122927 mi

US $1257
Fuel pump was rusted and there was a smell of gas coming into the interior of the truck 
47000 mi

US $110
Bad O2 sensor causing rough idle and inefficient fuel consumption 
76000 mi after stopping at say red light when you push on gas pedal nothing happens, let off push again and it goes... doesn't stall or miss.. does it intermitenly..computer showed no problems.. suspect speed wheel sensor... all wheel drive truc 
127000 mi

US $250
Leak at water pump, replaced pump, thermostat, both radiator hoses, new anti freeze. [the leak was from a gasket the pump itself was ok but replaced it anyway] 
149000 mi

US $35
Vapor Canister Vent Solenoid replacement 
82000 mi

US $22
Water pump gaskets failed and were replaced to eliminate coolant leak. 
88500 mi

US $1400
Cylinder heads were defective from the factory and leaked coolant into the oil due to porosity of the castings. Service Bulletin but no warranty assistance from GM. 
81500 mi

US $250
Metal top on fuel pump rusted - leaking gas on top of fuel tank. Replaced fuel pump & assembly. Now have problem with Check Engine light coming on with an EVAP code that cannot be found. Check engine light came on with EVAP code PO455. Cannot find leak. 
86000 mi

US $525
Hard to start, gas mileage went from 16 mpg to 9 mpg. Another fuel pump installed and a line connector. Six month old generic fuel pump failed. Put name brand one on this time. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

106200 mi

US $1000
Had to replace fuel line and pump 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

108000 mi Spun crankshaft bearing 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

113100 mi Replaced intake manifold gasket under the warranty from the dealer where we purchased the car. 
114300 mi

US $15
Exhaust rattling noise. A heat shield was loose causing a rattle. The problem was fixed for $15 at Midas by tightening up the heat shield. 
141200 mi

US $300
The water pump was leaking. I replaced the water pump, thermostat, hoses, and belts. The time would have been much less but I am very inexperienced. But I tackled it myself pretty easily. 
190000 mi

US $2000
Rear Main Seal Replacement, as well as some other seals and gaskets. 
192000 mi

US $50
The coolant reservoir was low so I added more coolant. I might have a leak but it has not shown up yet after a few months, so if it is a leak it is very minor. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

70000 mi

US $200
Water pump failed and was replaced. 
176700 mi

US $200
Replaced the engine knock sensors due to a P0327 DTC. 
181200 mi

US $1180
Fuel pump failed. Module obsolete at dealer, aftermarket fuel sender erratic, second unit more erratic. 
185000 mi

US $180
Bank 2 catalytic converter changed due to P0430 recurring code. 
187000 mi

US $75
Replace leaking exhaust manifold gaskets and valve cover gaskets. 4 broken exhaust manifold bolts extracted from the cylinder heads. 
135000 mi

US $49
Check Engine Light Came on with Code P0466 - Purge Flow Sensor Circuit. I examined the valve on the manifold and found it to be dirty. Replaced with a new one and cleared the code. Has been fine for a week now. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

118000 mi

US $370
Leaking fuel line. Took a long time for dealer to get correct part. 
128300 mi

US $150
Fuel dampener was leaking. 
128900 mi

US $110
Thermostat replacement. 
136000 mi

US $275
CEL came on. TPS bad. I had the whole throttle body replaced. I bought the parts and garage did the repair. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

177500 mi Plugged in the code reader -- I need to replace catalytic converter. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $543
Replaced water pump, tstat, ac belt, coolant. All but water pump preventive. 
132300 mi

US $574
Replaced A and B knock sensors Replaced coolant 
134000 mi

US $1210
knock sensor harness, intake gasket 
67000 mi

US $50
replaced thermostat 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

172000 mi

US $240
leak in coolant hoses - replaced both 
173500 mi

US $110
The rear heat was not blowing hot. The rear blend door actuator was locked in the default or cold position. The computer was bad also. Replaced both rear actuators and computer, parts from Amazon - simple plug in $110.00 
176047 mi

US $479
Water pump malfunctioned. Had to replace water pump. As a preventative maintenance item, the mechanic also replaced thermostat and upper/lower radiator hoses. water pump failed - replaced 
191300 mi

US $380
Check engine light (OBD II codes p0171 and p0174) - replaced intake manifold gasket 
268789 mi water pump leaking - repaired under warranty 
144800 mi

US $956
Replaced fuel pump assembly on top of gasoline tank 
148300 mi

US $265
Often could not remove key from ignition. Sometimes, car would remain running until key was jiggled and could be turned to "on" position and then removed again. Often process would have to be repeated until engine could be shut off. same problem with removing key but can turn engine off. First trip, ignition was replaced. 
193000 mi

US $300
engine light would come on infrequently when in "all- wheel" drive. At this time car would be running only in 2nd and 3rd gear and no 4WD. Diagnosed as bad ignition switch, replaces. 
138000 mi

US $1250
Replaced intake manifold. 
151000 mi

US $980
Replaced both catalytic converters 
144600 mi

US $565
I had the water pump and thermostat replaced 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

233000 mi

US $350
Water pump was leaking 
234700 mi

US $321
Fuel pump failed & was replaced. 
116000 mi truck stalls out no power for 10 to 15 sec. Most of the time when turning left. Doesn't send any codes to scanner. 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

225000 mi

US $1500
Leaking rear main seal, leaking oil pan gasket, leaking front cover gasket 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

94000 mi

US $25
Needed the coolant temp sensor replaced 
110000 mi

US $750
Fuel pump replaced 
90000 mi

US $120
Failed Fan clutch - ridiculous at 84K 
119800 mi

US $700
Stalling - Fuel pump erratic 
138000 mi

US $550
Charcoal canister vent solenoid failure Idler pulley failure 
153200 mi Repetitive evap trouble codes are a way of life for this vehicle. This time a thorough cleaning on the fuel cap may have cleared it up for now 
154000 mi

US $900
Fuel pump failed after only 50,000 miles. Pump and filter replaced. This did, however, also fix the repeated evaporative codes that the computer was throwing for the last couple of years 
163000 mi

US $700
Camshaft position sensor check engine light intermittent 
169000 mi

US $600
Cam position sensor fail. FYI. Sensor is buried under the intake manifold at the rear of the engine. Poor design causes this $70 sensor to balloon to $600 to repair 
172000 mi

US $55
Driver side oxygen sensor upstream from the catalytic converter failed. CEL on. Replaced both upstream sensors 
184000 mi

US $125
Replaced all heater and radiator hoses 
112000 mi

US $250
Replace EVAP canister, cracked during fuel pump replacement. 
115000 mi

US $500
Loping / rough idle. OBD codes indicating lean banks and MAF issues. Discovered faulty intake manifold gaskets and replaced. At same time, cleaned throttle body, replaced MAF, Knock sensors and knock sensor harness. Performed TSB 
117000 mi

US $300
Car was throwing emissions and MAP/MAF general fault codes. K&N Filter caused fouling of MAF sensor, previously replaced in December. Replaced PCV valve (maintenance $20), and MAP sensor first, since MAF had been replaced so recently, but this did not clear the code. Replaced the MAF a second time, and this fixed the problem.  
118000 mi

US $120
"Gross Emissions Leak" error code intermittently came on. Replaced with factory gas cap (top recommended fix) and retested. Code came back, replaced Purge Valve Solenoid for EVAP canister / system. Dirt had gotten in the valve and prevented proper operation. Somewhat common on the GMs from this generation, both pickup and SUV. Pickup has a relocate kit available from the dealer to remedy permanently. Light has not come on again, yet. There has not been a cold enough day to test the system since the repair was completed 
128000 mi

US $2000
Having trouble starting vehicle. Diagnosis revealed low fuel pressure. Tested Fuel Pressure Regulator and determined to be faulty. When replacing FPR, discovered crack in fuel rail bracket preventing proper install of new FPR. Removed fuel rail to replace and discovered leaking fuel injector. Decided to replace all eight (8) injectors at this time as all hold down clips were rusted and one was leaking in addition to the fuel rail and the fuel pressure regulator. 
132000 mi

US $100
Belt tensioner failed. Diagnosis took 2 hours, replaced tension pulley assembly, ac belt and serpentine belt. Two hours of repair $30 for each belt, $40 for tensioner 
147000 mi

US $100
Oil Pressure Sending Unit failed on road trip. Replace in parking lot. 
86000 mi

US $800
Fuel pump and fuel sending gauge needed replacement. 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

138000 mi

US $600
Injector cleaned, general tune-up.  
167000 mi

US $1100
Water pump was leaking and noticed by mechanic. Replaced. 
177000 mi

US $665
Fuel Pump goes out along interstate. Had to be towed to shop.  

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

115000 mi

US $250
Water pump seal failing, temperture above 186, fan had minor play. Replaced water pump, thermostat, fan clutch, and timming chain. 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

157000 mi

US $700
exhaust manifold bolts broke off both sides new manifolds and hardware 
160000 mi

US $1800
block was one that had bad casting (which I hear gmc knew and did not recall)which slowly let antifreeze into engine thus cause failure and engine replacement 
251000 mi

US $125
Check engine light was on. Crack in the charcoal filter. 
1587500 mi

US $450
Replace muffler 
2930000 mi

US $3000
Oil pump failed locked up engine 
110000 mi

US $2500
Engine running rough, poor fuel ecomony. Leak in intake manifold and dirty plug wires. Leaking water pump, replaced. 
126000 mi

US $650
Oil leak from valve cover gaskets 
136000 mi

US $900
Leaking valve cover gaskets 
218240 mi

C $385
Crankshaft position sensor replaced 
236360 mi

C $652
Replaced leaking water pump. replaced thermostat, replaced serpentine belt, new engine coolant, replaced A/C drive belt and changed engine oil & filter 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

169000 mi

US $1300
New Water Pump 
197000 mi

US $248
Replaced tees splitting to the front and rear heater cores 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

435000 mi

US $1200
replaced entire engine with one from a wrecked gmc truck 
140000 mi

US $1500
Replaced plugs and wires, replaced one injector, replaced gasket to correct vacuum leak and misfire and to prevent cat damage. 
11000 mi

US $1500
new exhaust system, catalytic converters 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

196000 mi

US $1500
Heater core 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110200 mi

US $700
Intake Manifold leak. Caused intermittent Idle. Routine maintenance was also performed. 
135000 mi

US $1800
Catylitic convertors and sensors needed to be replaced. Vacuum leak in intake manifold 
73500 mi

US $1400
exhaust manifold bolts had to be replaced. A number of the heads of the bolts had broken off. 
110000 mi

US $455
Water pump leaked, had to be replaced. Also had hoses and thermostat replaced. 
124300 mi

US $7
Had to clean MAF sensor. Check engine light came on , internet claim was to clean it. 
159000 mi

US $300
Had a PO300 code ..misfire indicated. My mechanic believed it needed plugs and wires. Had been replaced at 60,000. Work was done and truck runs great. 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

108500 mi

US $750
needed fuel pump replaced 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

221400 mi

US $500
fuel pump 

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2001 GMC Yukon

Engine not specified

188000 mi

US $900
Replaced idler pulley and alternator to address squealing sound under the hood 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

149300 mi

US $150
replace the o2 sensor having to splice wires. Replaced idler pulley, belt tensioner pulley, and AC tensioner pulley and belts 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

231200 mi replaced water pump,idler pulley tensioner pulley, flushed system and added new coolant, $176 
231600 mi Replaced oil pan gasket, $52, intake manifold gasket set, $64, rear main seal, $25, and front transmission seal (preventive, since tranny out), $6. 
234000 mi

US $125
Replaced two knock sensors, intake manifold and valley cover gasket. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

159000 mi

US $4500
Bad crankshaft $3200, manifold gaskets, fuel evaporate canister, sensor $1250 
170000 mi evap control module needed intake manifold gasket needed 
188000 mi

US $400
Electric fuel pump ceased to function for the third time. First replaced at 92,000 mi. Second @ 140,000 mi, third at 187,000. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

135640 mi

$200
Water pump replaced due to noise and water leaking from weep hole. (Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner as half the work was done anyway.) 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

210000 mi

US $250
Failed gasket took out knock sensors in intake valley. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

122000 mi

US $43
Replaced clogged Secondary Air Injection Valve in bank 1. This is an emissions fix. 
160000 mi

US $330
Replaced fuel pump. 
164000 mi

US $59
Replaced the secondary air injection valve. Third time in 50000 miles 
196000 mi

US $800
Replaced oil pan gasket and seals in transfer case. 
122388 mi

US $516
Replaced Electric fuel pump module and locking ring for fuel pump. Replaced Electric fuel pump module and locking ring for fuel pump. 
141200 mi

US $250
Sensor in fuel system kept saying had a fuel leak. 
130000 mi

US $130
AC belt tensioner replaced along with new Poly-V belt. Replaced water pump and added DEX COOL anti freeze. 
97000 mi

US $1000
Car wouldn't turn over. The fuel pump was replaced. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

122000 mi

US $200
Oil leak from sensor seal. Replaced and leak stopped.  

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2000 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

244300 mi

US $900
Engine running rough. Had everything checked and things found were repaired. 

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2000 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

111000 mi

US $100
Water pump 
88000 mi Knock on cold weather start up. additive added to oil to try to rectify...to date problem persists 

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2000 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

160000 mi

US $910
Replace fuel pump and fuel filter. 

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2000 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

113300 mi

US $150
Water pump failed. 
173000 mi

US $200
Number 8 coil failed 

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1999 GMC Yukon

Engine not specified

95000 mi

US $200
Replaced fuel pump 
154000 mi Broken Piston. Not worth repairing. Sold for scrap. 
174000 mi

US $285
Water Pump 

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1999 GMC Yukon 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

143000 mi

US $325
Erratic sticking injector. Installed MPI replacement upgrade unit. Repair successful. 
150200 mi

US $300
Fuel supply lines rusted out. Replaced fuel lines. 
177000 mi

US $50
oxygen sensor 
107000 mi

US $500
Replace rusted fuel lines. Fuel filler pipe rusted, replaced everything from the filler cap to the tank. Gas would leak on the ground when fueling at the gas station. 
136400 mi

US $900
Fuel pump replaced 

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1999 GMC Yukon 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

100600 mi

US $130
Water pump leaked from the weep hole, replaced with new, also replaced upper radiator hose due to excessive caked-up deposits, both small hoses at the pump, and thermostat. Plan to also replace the coolant temp. sensor soon. 

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