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Any help/ideas would be appreciated.
I have a 1999 yukon and am experiencing the exact problem you described. I have spent a lot of time and money and the problem still exists. Before going to the dealer I want to know more. Did you ever find out the problem?
Help!!
Thanks,
ArtCruz62
We just got our Denali back today and we haven't heard a peep so far...hopefully this helps you.
I'd like to know before taking it to the dealer. My local mechanic thinks it something called tight valves.
Thanks
FOR ABOUT 50K, TOTAL, I GOT A NEW 2004, YUKON XL DINALI. THIS CAR IS ABOUT A 8-9, ON A 10 SCALE. EVERYTHING IS THERE. I ORDERED A FULLY LOADED XL DINALI, AND PUT 22'S ON IT AND I LOVE IT.
REMEMBER, THIS YUKON XL DINALI, IS A FULL-SIZE SUV. AGAIN, IF LOOKING FOR A FULL-SIZE SUV, THIS IS THE CAR. IT HAS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE, LIKE MY RANGE ROVER, BUT NOT THE INTERIOR SIZE I NEEDED IN A, AGAIN FULL-SIZE SUV. INSIDE, THE 2 TONE LEATHER, LOOKS AND FEELS FINE. IT HAS POWER, AND THE BRAKES TO MATCH. PLUS , IT LOOKS GREAT!!!!
NOW IF YOU WANT TO BE PICKY, ANYONE, MYSELF INCLUDED, CAN FIND SOMETHINGS TO GRIPE ABOUT. THIS IS ALSO TRUE FOR MY RANGE ROVER. FOR A FULLY LOADED XL DINALI, WHAT MORE CAN ONE ASK FOR.
ALL CREATURE COMFORTS AND MORE, ARE THERE. I AM VERY PLEASED W/THIS SUV. SURE IT CREEKS AND COULD BE BETTER IN FIT AND FINISH, BUT, AGAIN, FOR ALL YOU GET, ONE CANNOT COMPLAIN.
MY PERSONAL FALIURE IN THIS SUV, IS NO PARKTRONIC!!!!!
FOR A SUV THIS SIZE, GMC NEEDS TO PUT PARKTRONIC ON IT. NOW FOR ABOUT $1000.00, I HAVE A FACTORY LOOKING PARKING SYSTEM.
ALTHOUGH MY DINALI IS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD,(BOUGHT IN AUG), THE CAR HAS HAD 2 OIL CHANGES TO I, AND THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS A FAULTY AIR-PRESSURE SENSOR. BESIDES THAT, I AM VERY,VERY,PLEASED IN MY PURCHACE.
REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT GETTING A ROLLS-ROYCE, OR A YUGO. YOU ARE GETTING THE BEST FULL-SIZE, SUV OUT THERE.
THE ORIG, TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 100 MILES ON THEM. THEY ARE IN PERFECT CONDITION.
THE ONLT CATCH, (IF YOU CALL IT ONE), IS THAT I WILL SELL YOU THE WHEEL AND TIES AS A COMPLETE SET. THE WHEELS ARE TOO IN PREFECT CONDITION. IF INTERESTED, PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT ...ONETAP1@AOL.COM......THANK YOU, TIMOTHY
I too have a 2001 Denali doing the very same thing. I pulled into the Dealership out of town while traveling. They informed me that the wrong type of oil was used in the transfer case. The 2001 model is the only model that uses ATF type 3. It is recommended for the 2001 model only. When a different oil is used in the transfer case service, it dries out when heated and ruins the clutch system within the transfer case. The filter in the transfer case gets clogged which heats up and creates the grinding of the clutch. I just had my clutch system fixed and have proof of the service where they put the wrong oil in the transfer case. It has only been doing this for 3 months but came out to $2000 to fix. I hope this helps you. Get a sample of the oil and the clogged filter. We are seeing if this is covered under warranty or errors and ommissions by the dealership.
Good Luck
Well needless to say I did not buy another GMC denali.
Thx
We have EXACTLY the same prob you describe. W/o repeating details, we have had 3 tows, only to have it start when it gets to dealer. If we leave it set for a few hrs, it starts. For the record it hasnt happened in AZ, i.e. very dry. It has happened 5 times in NoCA and once in SoCA. Just happened here (NoCA) yesterday. It is humid but nothing like FL.
Have you had any more info re the prob? Has your dealer called GMC about this? It sounds like something they should have data on.
Thx
Sounded like crap to me. After a while it started comming back on. They diagnosed it was the front Differantial and replaced the bearings. After the 3rd time replacing the bearings I traded it for a new one. The problem was never fixed that I know of.
Now I am back to changing out the front differantial on my new one after changing the bearings once. 72,000 miles and had a new trans and front diff bearings changed so far. Now a new front diff. Good thing I bought the extended warrenty.
i have had it to the dealer twice in the last 2 weeks, they indicated that they adjusted a backlash device within the exhaust. it still is not right and for a 52k vehicle i will expect them to find the problem.
any experience, or comments on this matter would be helpful.
Thanks
I agree with some of the prior posts regarding dealership selection. It is the experience with your dealerships service dept that will effect your opinion of your vehicle. I previously owned a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan and was screwed by the dealer and forced to pay to rebuild the transmission at 43,000 miles. Miraculously they had no records of my prior complaints of poor shifting and slipping that started at 32,000 miles. (Lesson learned-**Always read your service receipts and make sure your complaints are listed and addressed**) I've always been a GM person and it was against my better judgment to buy a Mopar product. Now I am back in a GM vehicle which I paid over $43,000 dollars for and the service manager is treating me like I bought a $10,000 Hyundai.
I am a realist and am willing to expect problems in the first couple of months of ownership. I probably wouldn't complain except for the fact that the service manager was disrespectful to my wife and was acting like he was doing us a favor. The most amazing part of this whole fiasco is the service manager couldn't tell the sunroof was malfunctioning. My wife had to tell him to go and sit in a new Denali and use the sunroof so he can see how it is supposed to operate!
I hope my problems are straightened out after this sunroof repair. I will be looking for another dealer for service. My buy American attitude is really being tested. For what I spent I could be driving a Mercedes, Lexus or BMW. My friends that drive Lexus and Mercedes get service with a smile, a loaner car (usually nicer than their own), their car is washed and mints left in the console when they pick it up.
This is your last chance GM!
tcdallas--assuming much hasn't changed between '04 and '05, the PCM is located on the driver's side of the engine bay, below the battery, hidden behind a black plastic cover, and is roughly 8" x 11" in dimension. I went with a Westers retuned PCM--good for a .3-second drop in the 1/4-mile, with slightly-better fuel economy to boot.
But, alas, at 53k miles I had the same problem reoccur. I sent the vehicle in for routine maintenance (at a non-GM facility) before leaving on a family vacation. I had a tune up, including replacement of the air and fuel filter. I got the car back and there was a serious hesitation problem. I sent the car back in for service. My mechanic determined that the fuel pump and injectors 4-8 were damaged due to debris from the fuel pump. In addition, the fuel injector failure had allowed fuel to get into the oil. Cylinders 4-8 are now scored, and I am told the engine needs to be replaced. I contacted GM warranty and have sent the vehicle to the dealer where I bought it. They are resisting my request for coverage of the problem, even though I claim this is a recurrent problem.
I am interested in any help/information I get get to help me solve my claim. I am told the repair cost will be about $10,000!!!!!!!!!! Is there a history of similar problems out there (I know that GM settled a similar problem with 96-01 SUV Sequential Central Port Injector in California, but have no information on newer models. I would appreciate any help I can get.
Has anyone else experienced this???
The Bulletin was "PIT3655A"
contact GMC. Keep you posted.
By the way it was on flat ground in the garage and end up in neighbors driveway across the street 4 foot from their house before my wife was able to get emergency brake on. I still believe it has computer problem that is telling the transmission or not telling the transmission what gear it is in.
Also tonight we had terrible transmission slip when leaving a light. Let everyone know what the dealer finds or does not find as the case always seems to be.
I am a GM guy to say the least I have 4 of them currently so I am not out here just bashing. This is a serious problem that could get someone badly hurt or even killed so if there are any simular problems out there I would love to here of them.
We have the popping exhaust, bad front differential barrings and peeling consol for those of you keeping track.
thanks for reading and thanks in advance for any posts
When placed in reverse will not engauge until engine is rev'ed. several near accidents. Ford recalled there SUV several months ago with a similar problem. GMC is risking huge lawsuits if some one is to get hit or killed because of this growing problem. particulary dangerous because one is expecting the vehicle to go backwards "it is in reverse after all," and is looking back when the vehicle rolles forward. I expect a recall voluntary or forced in the next few months.