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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%)

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GMC Yukon brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (18%)

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2015 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

18000 mi Noisy brake line when depressing brake pedal when stopped or at low speed 

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2011 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

46500 mi

US $60
Replaced right front brake caliper 
61505 mi

US $80
Replaced rear brake pads due to wear. 
67000 mi

US $75
Replace front pads 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

96920 mi

C $500
Rear pads, rotors and calipers 
117180 mi

C $300
Front pads, rotors, calipers 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

163000 mi

US $600
Replaced front brake rotors and pads 

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2008 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

174220 mi

C $500
Replaced all 4 rotors with pads 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

185000 mi

US $400
3 calipers, master cylinder, bleed ABS, replace brake switch 
205000 mi Caliper replaced because it was leaking, then replaced front rotors and pads 
68000 mi

US $200
Had to turn rotors as they were warped and causing vibration during braking. Also replaced master cylinder. 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

62900 mi

US $175
sensor in steering colunn repalced 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

119520 mi

C $1500
Front caliper replaced 
122140 mi

C $1500
Noise from front drivers side. Replaced brake caliper, rotor. 

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2007 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

78000 mi

US $900
Service Brakes Soon. Replaced Electronic Brake Control Module & rewired harness. Partially covered by extended warranty. 

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2006 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

27900 mi

C $500
Front ABS sensors 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

142000 mi

US $999
Brake Hydro Booster Replacement 
196000 mi

US $1500
Replaced pads and rotors 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

142000 mi Brake Hydrobooster leak. 
87820 mi

C $350
had to replace front ABS sensors. 
91760 mi ABS and Traction Control lights came on. Electronic Brake Control Module needs to be replaced. 
100440 mi

C $1354
replaced ECBM and some brake lines. 
124620 mi

C $400
front right steel brake line rotted out and had to be replaced. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

75000 mi

US $1800
Emergency Brake Module Control replaced and reprogrammed. 
93200 mi

US $730
Brakes squealing. Backing plate and emergency brake were very rusted. Replaced backing plate and emergency brake. 

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2005 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

129000 mi

US $522
Had to get brakes and rotors replaced in 12,000 miles . brakes were vibrating when applied at 60 miles an hour. they told me it was the pins in the caliper hanging up due to lack of lubrication . clean and lube pins , new rotors, new pads 
84000 mi wheel speed sensor. simple fix, remove sensor sand away rust build up and reinstall. works fine now 
123000 mi

US $100
Replaced front pads 
86000 mi

US $525
ABS Light lit up on dash. Diagnosed as needing a new ABS pump. Decided too expensive to fix right now. 
126800 mi

US $850
Blew a brake line, couldn't drive vehicle. 

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2004 GMC Yukon

Engine not specified

67000 mi abs light on, dealer adjusted and reconnected a wiring harness with no cost. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

120000 mi

US $3000
Replace all brake lines. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

138800 mi

US $750
Steel brake lines rusted out. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

180000 mi

US $60
Front wheels sensors was out of adjustment. Calibrated. New parts was not needed. 
193000 mi

US $600
Rusted brake line broke. Replaced line, but in order to bleed system, all calipers need to be replaced. As a result, brake pads and disks need be replaced as well. 

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2004 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

208000 mi

US $350
Front brakes, etc. 
96000 mi

US $220
Traction Control Active Sensor turns on at very low speeds in dry conditions, 
96300 mi

US $8000
left driver wheel speed sensor defective 
141000 mi

US $200
this was my 3rd trip to repair the ABS/traction control system. It kept activating while accelerating from a stop. Midas fixed it right! 
180500 mi

US $100
check 4 wheel drive warning - replaced traction control switch 
223752 mi

US $120
brake lines replaced (rusted) replaced right front wheel sensor 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

160580 mi

C $900
Stabilitrak engaging when starting from slow speed, not due to road conditions. Found service repair order for an identical problem online, GMC Goodwrench still could not duplicate problem during test drive so would not perform repairs. 4 attempts, $900. 
89000 mi

US $400
Emerg. brake would not hold. 
119000 mi

US $150
truck would die on take off for 15 sec.then go.replaced wheel speed sensors problem gone 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

87000 mi

US $185
ABS sensor failure. LF 

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2003 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

212000 mi

US $650
Abs pump 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $80
Had ABS EBCM rebuilt by third party. I removed and replaced unit. 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

171000 mi

US $1000
Brake fluid lines 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

137600 mi

US $1350
Brake line rusted...Replaced and brake work 
106300 mi

US $1500
The brake lines had failed and had all lines replaced. Also, caliper and rotor damaged due to brake line failure. 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

111900 mi replace master cylinder 

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2002 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

243000 mi

US $100
Drivers side rear brake line 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

171000 mi

US $550
Rotors, pads, and calipers for all four wheels. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

285-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

231000 mi Replaced ABS sensor in transmission tail piece, $25. 
232000 mi Rebuilt ABS module by CheapABS.com, $150, no DTC codes. 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV, ext.

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

199000 mi

US $175
Replaced both rear calipers, rotors and brake pads. Right side caliper seized and ruined rotor and pads. 
233000 mi

US $60
New pads front and rear 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

144460 mi

$300
Brake line on rear axle replaced due to leakage and brake failure. 
158100 mi

$650
Rear rotors, calipers swapped, parking brake cable replaced. New pads of course. 
272800 mi

$600
Brake lines replaced, all of them were rusty and rotten Rear Parking brake cables replaced. Failed to pass safety inspection 

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2001 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

273000 mi

US $650
Replaced steel brake lines that were corroded with stainless steel kit. One caliper required replacement due to bleed valve issue. 
112000 mi

US $300
Main parking brake cable Front ABS sensors removed and cleaned due to corrosion. ABS system was activating for no reason. Caused a near collision. Front hubs and sensors were replaced under recall 3 years ago but did the same thing (corrosion) 
113000 mi

US $300
rear parking brake cables (2). 

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2000 GMC Yukon 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi

US $1800
Needed new brake pads, calipers, brakes lines, and rotor resurface 
152000 mi

US $300
new brake pads and rotors on front 

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1999 GMC Yukon 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

182000 mi

US $137
repaired rusted, leaking brake line 

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1999 GMC Yukon 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

99000 mi

US $150
A leaky rear wheel cylinder locked up and caused severe drag on the drum, replaced both wheel cyls, drums, shoes and all springs. When disassembled, shoes separated from the brackets because of leaking fluid. 

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