KnownCarProblems2000 GMC Yukon XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 GMC Yukon XL, most often about the brakes (45% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 13th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 GMC Yukon XL problems
Brakes
31 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock, foundation components.
1. During a family vacation to florida, my braking system started to fail at slow speeds normally between 5 and 10mph. The brake pedal would become stiff and the system would make noise like the ABS was being activated. 2. Being a family vehicle, I had the repair done immediately, the technicians in florida were not…
Anti-lock brakes start activating at slow speeds. Reported to dealer who told me it is a known problem and is expensive to fix. Has not caused a crash or injury yet.
Fuel system
11 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
: the contact stated while having recall work completed under recall 05v155000 concerning the fuel system, the evaporative emission hose was broken by the dealership. No repairs were made because the broken part is no longer being manufactured. However, the vehicle is now emitting fumes inside the contact's garage…
I own a 2000 GMC Yukon XL. Over the past few months, I have had a problem with the vehicle continually blowing a fuse (ECM b fuse). Upon my own research into the circuitry, I determined the likely problem was the fuel pump. I replaced the fuel pump and upon removing and inspecting the old component, I discovered the…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt.
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield, windshield wiper/washer.
Approx 6 months ago rear passenger side power window stopped working, recently front passenger side power window does not work....unknown how this happened...I replaced door switch, but it did not correct problem. I also checked fuses. I removed rear door panel and checked wiring,ok/ I tapped window motor and it began…
First passenger window stopped working, found out it was the window regulator. Have been waiting for the part for months. I have been told by both gm and my auto part store there is a shortage and the auto part store says alot of gm owners have been requesting that part. Still waiting and driver window is starting to…
Speed control
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While traveling on the highway with the cruise control set at 72mph, which had been on and in place for about 20 minutes, I looked down and saw that the car was now going 85 - even though I had not touched the accelerator. I decided that I would hit the brake a little to deactivate the cruise and reset it. After…
We are affected by the recent recall concerning the wiring harness for the fuel sending unit and are waiting for the new harness parts to arrive. However, about the same time we began having trouble with that, we also began to have problems with a sticking accelerator. After starting and placing the vehicle in gear…
Steering
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, hydraulic power assist system.
The power steering pump failed while driving in the mountains. Fortunately not while on the curvy, side of the mountain roads. The vehicle required towing down the mountain to the nearest GMC dealer. The dealer replaced the pump and charged $200. Much inconveience was incurred, we had to be retrived from the…
I spoke with a larry at the NHTSA back in february of this year. Faxed him a copy of the bill I had for the power steering in my Yukon XL says there was going to be more investigating and this recall for the power steering may be expanded to my truck..the 1500 series but I haven't heard anything. Just a funny thing…
Air bags
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
While driving straight on the highway at about 70 miles/hr, both right and left side impact airbags deployed simultaneously and spontaneously. GMC Yukon XL 2000.
Engine
3 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
: the contact stated while having recall work completed under recall 05v155000 concerning the fuel system, the evaporative emission hose was broken by the dealership. No repairs were made because the broken part is no longer being manufactured. However, the vehicle is now emitting fumes inside the contact's garage…
The contact owns a 2000 GMC Yukon XL. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle made a sputtering noise and stalled. The contact then stated that the anti-lock brake and check engine indicators illuminated. The contact's boyfriend called smith buick GMC at [phone] (510 e nasa blvd, melbourne, fl 32901), but the call was…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 GMC Yukon XL recalls
Brakes: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk: This can cause increased stopping distances during low-speed brake applications, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers are to remove the wheel speed sensor and thoroughly clean the wheel speed sensor mounting surface on the bearing, apply rust inhibitor to the cleaned surface, grease the mounting surface, reinstall the wheel speed sensor, and check the peak-to-peak output voltage to ensure the wheel speed signal is within specifications. The recall began september 22, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles may experience unwanted antilock brake system (ABS) activation. This condition is more likely to occur in environmentally corrosive areas. This recall will be launched in the "salt belt" states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maryland, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia only.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the ignition circuit wire is exposed, the fuel pump fuse will blow, disabling the fuel pump and causing an engine stall or no-start condition. If sufficient heat is conducted to the pass-through connector, a hole in the connector may result, which may cause a 'service engine soon' light to be illuminated during the emission system diagnostic routine. Fuel vapor and in some cases liquid fuel may leak out of the fuel tank through the hole in the connector body. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Also if the ignition circuit or ground wire is exposed a
Fix: Dealers will remove the fuel tank, and remove the module reservoir assemblies from the tank, and install a new service kit free of charge. An interim letter to owners was mailed on may 25, 2005. The owners were re-notified on october 19, 2005, since parts are now availabe. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles were built with fuel module reservoir assemblies that contain fuel pump wires connectors may overheat under certain operating conditions.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: An inoperative pump can cause increased steering effort, and in hydro-boost equipped vehicles also increased braking effort, but does not completely eliminate the ability to steer or slow the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic pump. The campaign began on february 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
Some pickup trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles equipped with a hydraulic pump driveshaft that can fracture, resulting in immediate loss of hydraulic power steering assist. On certain vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, the same condition can result in loss of power assist for braking after the reserve pressure is depleted.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: In a vehicle crash, front seat occupants may receive more severe injuries.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the sdm on the affected vehicles. Owner notification began august 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or gmc at 1-800-462-8782.
Full defect summary
On certain pickup and utility trucks, some of these vehicles have an air bag sensing diagnostic module (sdm) which contains an anomaly that could result in the driver and passenger's air bag failing to deploy during certain frontal crashes.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: During braking, the pedal will be lower than normal and stopping distances will be longer. If this occurs when stopping distance is limited, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front right-hand brake pipe for wear. If there are signs of wear, this section of the brake pipe will be replaced with a new designed brake pipe section. If there are not signs of wear on the brake pipe, the dealer will install a spacer clip to ensure sufficient clearance between the brake pipe and the body cross sill.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a clearance condition between the front right-hand brake pipe and the body cross sill that could decrease to the point of allowing contact during the life of the vehicle. If contact occurs and the brake pipe becomes damaged, in half of the brake system there can be a loss of brake fluid and pressure. The brake warning lamp will be activated when the brake fluid level reaches the indicator limit.
Body and structure: body
Risk: These gases could flow into the passenger compartment if the plug is missing or loose and could cause possible illness, unconsciousness, or death.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Parking brake failure
Summary
Odi's review of complaint data received since the close of ea04-011 revealed no indication that the investigation should be re-opened.more details can be found in the federal register notice enclosed in the dp05-009 public file.odi reserves the right to reopen the investigation in the future should conditions warrant.
Unwanted low-speed ABS activation
Summary
In a letter dated august 29, 2005, gm notified odi that it was recalling certain model year 1999 through 2002 c/k pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles to correct a problem with anti-lock brake system (ABS) wheel speed sensor corrosion that may result in unwanted ABS activation and extended stopping distances during low-speed braking (recall 05v-379).gm's recall covers approximately 804,000 vehicles currently registered in the following 14 salt-belt states:connecticut, illinois, indiana, massachusetts, maine, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, and west virginia.the recall procedure will involve removing the sensor, cleaning the mounti
Overheated fuel pump wiring
Summary
In a letter dated april 14, 2005, general motors (gm) notified odi that it had identified a defect related to motor vehicle safety in approximately 316,508 model year (my) 2000-01 1500 series chevrolet suburban and gmc yukon xl vehicles (recall 05v-155).gm determined that some of these vehicles were equipped with fuel module reservoir assemblies (mras) that contain fuel pump wires and/or connectors that may overheat under certain operating conditions.according to gm, fuel pump wires that overheat may result in one or more conditions that present risks to motor vehicle safety:(1) fuel leakage from the mra pass-through connector if the overheating produces a hole in the plastic connector; (2)
Overheated fuel pump wiring
Summary
The fuel pump wiring and connector may overheat and melt a hole in the top of the fuel pump module.possible consequences include fuel tank leakage and engine stall with no restart.fourteen of the 20 complaints to odi allege fuel tank leakage, including one that reported that a fire department was called to the scene after a pool of gasoline was discovered beneath the vehicle.most of the odi complaints report incidents that occurred within the past year. According to gm, fuel leakage can occur in the subject vehicles if the heat is sufficient to melt a hole in the plastic connector large enough for liquid fuel to flow through.on-board emissions diagnostics may detect holes that are approximat
Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr
Summary
The automatic locking retractor (alr) is a feature incorporated in the subject vehicle for locking the webbing to properly secure a child safety seat into a vehicle.this pe was opened based on a gm technical service bulletin stating that with certain child safety seats the webbing may not remain locked.there are no complaints in the odi database and only two complaints to gm.gm's instructions state for the final step in using the webbing lock feature to push and pull the child restraint to be sure it is secure. If the alr is not locked, the user would be fully aware of this condition prior to completing proper installation of the child safety seat in this vehicle.this investigation did not u
Throttle sticking closed
Summary
This investigation involves the general motors corporation (gm)throttle body (tb) utilized in model year (my) 1999-2002 silverado, sierra, tahoe, suburban, avalanche and yukon (subject vehicle(s)) with 4.8l, 5.3l, and 6.0l engines. The tb valve may intermittently stick in a closed position.in such a situation, an operator may apply additional accelerator pedal force to increase engine speed.the application of additional accelerator pedal force, to open a stuck throttle valve, may open the throttle valve more than intended and, in turn, accelerate the engine and vehicle more than intended and reasonably expected by the driver.on august 1, 2002, the office of defects investigation (odi), of th
Questions about the 2000 GMC Yukon XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 GMC Yukon XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (31 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); fuel system (11 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); wheels and tires (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 GMC Yukon XL have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 29, 2005 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the GMC Yukon XL?
- It is 13th of 27 Yukon XL model years by number of complaints, with 69 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.