2005 GMC Yukon GMC Yukon 2005

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2005 GMC Yukon repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 144 repairs.
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2005 GMC Yukon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

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 
196000 mi

US $1500
Spark plugs Oxygen flow sensor 
143000 mi

US $115
Replaced upstream oxygen sensors. 
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

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 
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. 

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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 
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 
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 
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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