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2000 GMC Yukon

9 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #06E043000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Manufacturer
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty fuel filter that could leak and potentially cause a fire. This filter was made by Honeywell and has a specific date code or marking on it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the filter leaks, it could cause a fire in your vehicle, which could lead to serious injury or damage.
Free Fix
A free replacement fuel filter will be installed in your vehicle by a dealership. You can contact Honeywell's customer service at 1-800-890-2075 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
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Critical #05V379000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's wheel speed sensor might be causing your anti-lock braking system (ABS) to activate unnecessarily, especially in areas with high humidity or salt in the air, such as the Northeast.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could experience longer stopping distances, especially at low speeds, which could lead to an accident.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this fix is on the house! Dealers will clean and protect the wheel speed sensor, make sure it's working correctly, and check the signal to ensure it's within specifications. Just head to your local dealership for a free repair.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Critical #00V345000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
There's a potential problem with the brake pipe on your vehicle, which could cause it to touch the body and get damaged over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake pipe gets damaged, you might lose brake fluid and pressure, which could cause your brakes to feel spongy and take longer to stop. This could lead to a crash if you're not able to stop in time.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will inspect the brake pipe, replace it if it's worn out, or add a spacer clip to keep it safe if it's still good. They'll do this at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #07E106000 Plain English
Component

WHEELS:HUB

Manufacturer
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a wheel hub assembly that could loosen and cause problems while driving, especially noise or an ABS light coming on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wheel hub assembly fails, your wheel could separate from your vehicle, which can lead to a serious crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the wheel hub assembly for free, and you should contact Federal-Mogul at 877-489-6659 to schedule an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Original — Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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High Priority #02V178000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your air bag sensing module might not work correctly, which could lead to the driver and passenger air bags not deploying in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bags don't deploy in a crash, you and your passengers may get more serious injuries.
Free Fix
We'll recalibrate your air bag sensing module at no cost to you. Just take your vehicle to an authorized dealer and we'll take care of it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN A VEHICLE CRASH, FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
Original — Remedy
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.
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High Priority #01T001000 Plain English
Component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Manufacturer
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.
What Happened
You're driving a 2000 Yukon XL 1500 or a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 with Wilderness Le tires from a specific production week in 2000. These tires might not stick to the steel belt inside the tire properly, which can cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tire separates, you might notice uneven wear, noise, or vibrations. If it keeps happening, the tire could completely fall apart, leading to a crash, injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Firestone will replace your tire with a new one at no cost to you. You can get the replacement tire from your local GM or Chevrolet dealer, or from a Firestone retailer. Just call Firestone at 1-800-465-1904 to start the process.
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Original — What Happened
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WILDERNESS LE TIRES (BOTH BLACK AND RAISED WHITE LETTER TIRES) PRODUCED DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 24, 2000 (THE SEVENTEENTH WEEK OF 2000) AT THE CUERNAVACA, MEXICO PLANT WITH TIRE SERIAL NUMBERS V672WL11700 (BLACKWALL) AND V672WL21700 (RAISED WHITE LETTERS). THESE TIRES WERE USED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2000 YUKON XL 1500 SERIES VEHICLES AND WERE ALSO OFFERED AS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE 2000 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1500 SERIES VEHICLES. TREAD SEPARATION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A LACK OF ADHESION TO THE FIRST STEEL BELT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
TREAD BELT SEPARATION MAY BE NOTICED BY IRREGULAR WEAR, NOISE, OR VIBRATION. WITH CONTINUED USE, IT MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE TREAD/BELT PACKAGE FROM THE TIRE CARCASS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
ON JANUARY 2, 2001, FIRESTONE MADE A PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEFECT AND THAT REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER. REPLACEMENT TIRES ARE AVAILABLE AT EITHER THEIR LOCAL GM OR CHEVROLET DEALER OR BY THEIR LOCAL AUTHORIZED PARTICIPATING FIRESTONE RETAILER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2001. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 1-800-465-1904.
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Low Priority #02V253000 Plain English
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SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle's second-row seat headrests have a small gap that can pinch fingers when folded down, causing potential injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If you accidentally insert your fingers into this gap, you could get hurt, including pinched or trapped fingers.
Free Fix
The dealership will install protective covers over the pinch points for free. Just schedule a service appointment with a authorized dealer to get it fixed and done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REARWARD FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS ON THE SECOND ROW SEATS, TWO POTENTIAL PINCH POINTS EXIST ON EACH OF THE FOLDING HEAD RESTRAINTS WHEN THE RESTRAINTS ARE FOLDED REARWARD AS THE SEATBACK IS FOLDED DOWN.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 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, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
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Under Review #03V094000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE

Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
What Happened
Your vehicle's running boards have courtesy lights that might overheat when exposed to moisture and road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, the courtesy lights could cause the running board to melt or catch fire, potentially causing a serious safety risk.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the wiring harness on your running boards at no cost to you, and you can schedule an appointment starting from March 7, 2003.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
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Under Review #00V343000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a possible issue with loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs that could allow exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, these gases could make you feel unwell, cause you to lose consciousness, or even be life-threatening.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect your vehicle and install new wheelhouse plugs for free to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.
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Browse by Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
STRUCTURE
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
WHEELS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other GMC Yukon Years

2009
5 recalls
2008
4 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
3 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls

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