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%)

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2005 GMC Yukon transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (17%)

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2005 GMC Yukon

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

122000 mi

US $1400
Transmission (4L60E) lost Rev/2nd/4th gears. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

65900 mi

US $80
Replaced 4wd selector switch 
37000 mi

US $100
Complete transmission failure resulting in installation of a remanufactured unit. 
116500 mi Service 4WD notification, actuator replaced. 
120000 mi Whining noise from rear end. Replaced entire axle/differential assembly. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

80000 mi

US $2600
Transmission failure 
60140 mi

C $225
Transmission line was leaking. Replaced by dealer. 
98580 mi

C $1000
computer that engages transfer case (4WD) needed to be replaced. 
111800 mi

C $480
replaced u-joint 
141980 mi

C $365
Replaced rear driveshaft and universal joints. 
142000 mi

US $600
Bad transfer case bearing. Replacement t-case $1300, labor $400, With warranty cost owner $600 
162200 mi

US $742
front diff installed by warranty company lasted 1 year. just long enough to be out of warranty. all bearings replaced paid for by owner gear box replaced by warranty company lasted 2 years. still under warranty from re manufacturer. owner paid $100 for labor cost 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

126000 mi

US $240
Replaced electric switch for trailer tow mode 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

59500 mi

US $400
Yukon would off and on lock in 4-low. Mechanic found transmission line leak when had in for other service work 
73000 mi

US $200
Rear u-joint on back started making horrible noise. Had to replace. 
76000 mi

US $125
U-joint making clunking noises again. Replaced U-joint. Still making noise when shifting from reverse to drive or drive to reverse. Added differential oil. Still making noise. Have to take to mechanic again soon. 
126800 mi

US $850
The transfer case motor had to be replaced because it would jump out of 4 x 4 into 4 x 2 without me pressing a button 

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