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  • lobsenzalobsenza Member Posts: 619
    I think that feature may hgave deleted for the 2004 or 2005 model year.
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    Ebay...or if you're tentative about buying stuff off Ebay, then gmpartsdirect.com is another discount source (you'll need to know the part number--10390370 for version 3.0 nav disc; there is a 4.1 version that costs a bit more...and even moreso compared to 3.0 if bought off Ebay), if you're willing to swallow their excessively-high shipping charges.
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    2005, IIRC; as suspected (if indeed true--I'm only going off of what other '05 owners have noticed), memory recall can only be performed from the buttons on the door panel, and cannot be recalled via the numbered remotes...even though the remotes themselves are still numbered (GM must have had manufactured a ton of them; otherwise they would have been able to pinch a few more pennies by not having to stencil/label "1" and "2" on future manufactured remotes--LOL!!!).
  • peterrolloutpeterrollout Member Posts: 4
    Hi. I found the Silverstar bulbs at the local Auto Zone. Just got the PIAA extreme white bulb. will find out how they do tonite on the way home.
  • 05whitey05whitey Member Posts: 1
    Hi guys , I am looking very hard for a matching lower grill for my 05 denali.I dont want to change main, I just want the lower piece to be exact.Any ideas?? Thank you
  • cornellpinoycornellpinoy Member Posts: 196
    How much were the PIAAs and what is your impression? I have an older set of PIAAs on another car. I don't think they are "extreme white" but I know they were pricey.
  • cornellpinoycornellpinoy Member Posts: 196
    I've yet to see a grille for the opening on the front bumper that matches the factory Denali grille .

    However, I have seen aftermarket grilles with a matching lower grille. Stop by a Barnes & Noble and look though some magazines that feature customized cars & SUVs.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    "Anyway you cut it, GM's current full-size sport-utilities, launched in model-year 2000, are king of the big SUV hill, even if the steady increase in gasoline prices and competition threaten erosion in that hill."

    GM's new Full Size SUVs (Inside Line)

    Talk about it in the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon discussion.

    Steve, Host
  • hitenhiten Member Posts: 12
    :mad: Guys need your input. Just got all tires replaced on my 04 Denali. The tire shop broke one of the sensors. Luckily i had an extra one that i had planned to install on my spare wheel. The tire guy used that one and reset all sensors. My questions are they liable to pay me for my broken sensor or is this something that they can get away with. If anybody had dealt with this kind of issues before please let me know as soon as you can..
    Thanks in advance.
  • arriearrie Member Posts: 312
    I have a '04 Tahoe and the exact same thing happened to me. I did not have an extra one and that tire shop got a new part without question.

    I believe they are liable for breaking the sensor and you should ask them to get you a replacement for the one you gave them to use. By doing that I think you saved them time and money already as they could use the sensor you already had.

    I had to wait a week until they got the sensor to install.

    All 'professional' tire shops should know about these sensors and know how to do the tire job without breaking them.

    Arrie
  • hitenhiten Member Posts: 12
    thank you arrie for the reply. Just got back from the tire shop. The manager told me it wasn't his fault and so they aren't liable for it. I asked for the district manager's information and walked out of the store. I'll be escalating this issue to the top of the house until it gets resolved. I just cannot believe customer service this days. thanks again..
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    "...wasn't his fault?" Gee, who's fault does he think it should be in that case--yours? Unless there's more to your story than you're letting on--which I don't think it to be the case--it should be cut-and-dried. His shop broke the sensor...his shop should pay for it. What an idiot...
  • hitenhiten Member Posts: 12
    I escalated my issue upto the district manager after I refused to get into any kind of conversation with the store manager. The district manager acknowlodged that these kind of issues have happened before and they have standard procedures to handle this. He was wondering why the shop manager didn't follow protocol. I got a call this morning from the tire shop manager stating that the tire sensor was installed and my tire is ready to picked up. I also got a call from the district manager saying that everything should be fixed and let him know if i had any questions.
    one thing surprised about is that they were able to find me a sensor over the weekend..i guess i'll find out when i pick the tire up.
  • arriearrie Member Posts: 312
    How are you going to see if the sensor in the tire you are going to pick-up is a working one?

    You will need to do the re-learn procedure for the pressure transmitters to verify that the sensor in that tire they replaced is a working one. This means that you place the tire close to your vehicle and start the re-learn procedure. During this procedure you will let some air out of each tire in certain order and move to next tire as you hear a signal from the horn of the vehicle.

    As you go through the tires you let air out of the extra tire in place of one of the tires mounted on the vehicle. It is best if you let air out first from that extra tire. If the sensor does not work you will not get the signal from the horn. This way you don't unnecessarily let air out of the tires on the vehicle.

    One detail in this is that the sensor's battery must be charged before it can send the signal to the computer. Charging normally is done while vehicle is driven. There is a small ball or something inside the sensor that vibrates during normal driving. This vibrating ball charges the sensor (pietsoelectric?). How to best charge a sensor in a spare tire I don't know. Perhaps just bounce the tire for 10 minutes or so. Or have it installed on the vehicle and go drive a couple of miles. I learned all this when my sensor was replaced and re-learn procedure would not work. I went to drive about 4 miles and after that it worked just fine.

    If I was you I would insist them to install the tire on the vehicle and go drive a few miles and then return to that shop and do the re-learn procedure while they are watching it (or doing it). That way you all witness the condition of the new sensor they installed in your spare tire.

    Arrie
  • hitenhiten Member Posts: 12
    i tested the sensor in spare wheel and it worked. This would be the last time I bought tires from that store.
  • hitenhiten Member Posts: 12
    does anybody else feel that the gas pedal for the denali is very sensitive?
  • mtg1mtg1 Member Posts: 1
    i have a o5 yukon 5.3 with 4000 miles and am having power surges when braking. when i come to a stop, my rpms jump up. it feels as if someone else is pressing the gas pedal as i am trying to stop. is anyone else having this issue? what should i do?
  • dcdchaudcdchau Member Posts: 41
    My 02 Yukon develops this engine ping noise at around 38K miles. I have tried premium gas bought at different gas stations as per service advisor. That did not help. Took it back in service yesterday. They did the TSB 020604023A - Corrosion of the rear bank knock sensor. Remove the rear bank knock sensor. Install the new rear bank knock sensor -

    The ping is now reduced from severe to a much lower level. It does not ping if I accelerate it gradually ( it did before). But it still pings during hard accelerate.

    Any solution or advise is much appreciated. :confuse:
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    When my van's gas pedal gets sensitive, I clean out the throttle body. My symptoms are a "sticky" throttle that causes you to lurch sharply off from a stop. Once you get moving it's fine. It only happens to me about once a year or so.

    There are some real wrench turners over in the GMC Yukon Denali Problems discussion, so everyone please double-check there for your pinging and surging.

    Steve, Host
  • jjobevjjobev Member Posts: 2
    I have a 2002 Yukon XL with approx 35K miles. Over the past month or so, I have started to hear a knocking sound coming from the front of the vehicle when I hit the brakes right before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. I seem to notice it more if I am using the brakes on a slight decline, however, it still happens when stopping on a flat surface. When pulling into a parking spot, the sound happens directly prior to stopping. I don't hear anything while driving and using the brakes to slow down and it does not always happen. Any thoughts on this problem? Thank you
  • aceswildaceswild Member Posts: 3
    My drivers seat, seat warmer doesn't work anymore. Any one else had the same problem?
  • aceswildaceswild Member Posts: 3
    Can any one recomend a wheel and tire size? I want to get a wider tire and alloy wheel for my 2001 denali xl. I want the tire to fill the wheel well, yet not affect the computer, or handling.
  • obyoneobyone Member Posts: 7,841
    That's not possible. If you look at your stock tires and rim, there is a huge gap between the fender well and the tire. So if you choose a tire/rim combo to fill the well, it will affect your computer by having the mph displayed as slower than you are actually traveling. If you retain the same tire circumference and go with a wider tire/rim combo you will have the same huge gap between the well and the tire.

    I went with a 20' combo that retained the stock tire circumference and lowered the truck to minimize the gap between the well and the tire. Before lowering the truck, the gap between the tire and the well looked ungodly with wide tires.
  • lobsenzalobsenza Member Posts: 619
    I did on my 2001 Denali XL. The dealer replaced the heater under the extended warranty. Wthout the warranty, it would have been close to $400 to fix.
  • ohiomav1ohiomav1 Member Posts: 3
    mtg1 wrote:
    i have a o5 yukon 5.3 with 4000 miles and am having power surges when braking. when i come to a stop, my rpms jump up. it feels as if someone else is pressing the gas pedal as i am trying to stop. is anyone else having this issue? what should i do?

    Have you taken it in to the dealer to have them look at it? Were they able to find a "code" for the problem? I have an 04 with the same problem - have nearly been in a couple of accidents. My dealer can't find a "code" so it's all in my imagination.

    My wife won't ride in it anymore...

    Is anyone else having this problem?
  • suv_jerrysuv_jerry Member Posts: 3
    Been planning to purchase this for the family (4 kids/2 dogs) vehicle replacing the minivan. What an awesome machine. I decided to lease (real lease) for 3 years so I could jump on one of the new ones by the end. Anyone care to share what they paid if they leased? I added the Sun/Entertainment and bucket 2nd row; stock wheels. Payment is $589 for 10k miles. This is excluding the $675 ref dep and taxes. I also added a rearview camera and remote starter.

    Oh yeah, the next morning a tire was flat...nail...dealer replaced the tire.
  • peterrolloutpeterrollout Member Posts: 4
    Can anyone tell me of a bluetooth I can put into my 03 Denali? I have a hands free now but would really like one built into the unit. I know the onstar has phone calling capability but just want to use my own phone.
  • navigator89navigator89 Member Posts: 1,080
    Check out the new Denali it looks really sweet, especially the interior which was where it needed the most improvement. I sat in one recently and didnt feel the price premium was worth it.

    http://www.gmc.com/newvehicles/2007yukon/index.jsp
  • drejdrej Member Posts: 119
    On My 95 Yukon truck recently developed an electrical problem (Worst problems at times)... the "Backing lights" (Bright white) blink in the rear with the turn-signal &(So I put tape over them so as not to distract divers behind me) not to mention ....Also when hitting the brakes.... the rear backing lights go on! In addition the right rear turn signal (when applied) blinks both the left and right together (+with the backing lights) almost as if I applied the emergency flashers (less the idiot light). So I have to be care full making a right signal. Any ideas? I didn't see any posts on this one. I do haver the tralier tow Package D~
  • nayericnayeric Member Posts: 4
    How much was the remote starter? I'm interesting in purchasing one for my '06 Denali. Thanks
  • mattblanmattblan Member Posts: 1
    Hello, I am about to put my '04 Denali on AirRide suspension, but before I do I was wondering if anyone knew what size wheel I would need to tuck under the wheelwells?
  • steve_d_csteve_d_c Member Posts: 4
    Have an 02 yukon with 70k miles,SES light stays on had new fuel filter,fuel pump, fuel injectors, plugs and wires, and a new battery and still the dealership cant get the light to go off, they reset the light but it comes on most of the time before i get off the lot anyone have any other ideas that these people dont have. Tired of dumping money into the problem and never getting it fixed. Now they want to replace the o2 sensor
  • pitchkingpitchking Member Posts: 3
    Am currently in the market to lease a Suburban or Denali. Saw both yesterday, and there seems to be VERY little difference -- I can pack the Suburban with all the bells and whistles that the Denali has and still come in at $15K less than a Denali XL.

    Any opinions out there as to which I should go with? I know the two are "cousins," but is there a reason to choose one over the other?

    Thanks!
  • odin5odin5 Member Posts: 1
    I wanted to upgrade my instrument panel to include a transmission temp. gauge so I purchase a new 04 Denali
    IP #1513566 and everything works great except the trip od
    I no longer have the option of personal or business mileage and can't turn on/off the trip, I did not have the unit flashed hours and miles are "0"...What gives? I have all the steering wheel functions but these. Help
  • mikesocalmikesocal Member Posts: 19
    I'll most likely be purchasing a Denali or XL Denali in the next day or two (looking like XL Denali at this point). I've researched other postings on wheel size and have come to the conclusion that going with the 20" rims/tires is asking for trouble when doing any sort of off roading (I'm just talking unpaved dirt roads, nothing crazy), as well as having more flexibility with snow cables, and handling pot holes without damaging the rims. So, I'll stick with the 17" stock wheels/tires for the purchase.

    However, I'm still interested in getting an upgraded wheel/tire via aftermarket that upgrades the look, and that can still handle the unpaved roads, snow cables, pot holes, etc.

    Has anyone found a comprise along the lines of an 18" custom wheel/tire rig? If so, is there a good online vendor that you could point me to? I live in Southern California, so I imagine there may be several outfits down here I can visit, but it would be great if I could at least see an online catalog to choose from.

    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks.

    Mike
  • cajetcajet Member Posts: 2
    I had the same Issue, it was a warranty repair called the "intermediate shaft". Factory shaft wears out and there is a redesigned replacement for it that will prevent the issue in the future. It happens at slow speeds where it knocks the steering wheel. Took about an hour to change but since it was warranty I do not know the cost. After it was fixed, my steerign was very solid.
  • cajetcajet Member Posts: 2
    I have an 02 DXL. I had the cold start knocking..actually it was doing it cold or hot. I was running 87 octane. I put in 91 and it no longer knocks upon start up. For me its not worth the extra gas cost so I will live with the knock.
  • jsiricojsirico Member Posts: 2
    Not that this helps but 2003 Yukon XL has almost the same problem. The left signal sometimes starts the flashers. I can't find the problem and may get it to the (gasp) dealer.
  • arriearrie Member Posts: 312
    Usually this kind of weird light problems are grounding issues. When a light ground fails it messes up with all sorts of lighting circuitry.

    Check around all corners of the vehicle for grounding points for lights. There might be several points. You probably need to remove some of the light fixtures when tracing the wires.

    Also check that trailer light hook-up.

    You'll probably find a broken, loose or otherwise bad ground wire connection somewhere in the wiring system.

    Your dealer, if kind, could perhaps tell you where the grounding points for light wiring are and then you can trouble shoot yourself but your dealer might also not tell you anything for free...

    Arrie
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    Notwithstanding the "fact" that the DXL is overpriced for what you get for it, you could pack a Suburban with lots of bells and whistles but you cannot completely pack it in such a way that it becomes essentially the same as a DXL...and I'm not talking just cosmetics. Close, but not completely. If you're willing to forgo one or two minor differences and are indifferent towards the cosmetics (both exterior and interior)...then you probably would be better off w/ the 'burb.

    And yes, the one major mechanical difference is AWD on the DXL vs. 4WD on the 'burb; if 4LO is important to you, then the DXL won't do. Entertainment-wise--although the 'burb does offer the nav option, it does not offer a factory slave CD/CD changer option...meaning, if you decide to get the nav option for the 'burb, you can either use the nav head unit either for navigation or for listening to audio CDs...but not both at the same time.
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    I don't know/remember if some/all of the DIC functions are also controlled by and/or stored in the BCM; I assume that your original cluster had a full-functioned DIC as well. I also assume that the Denali cluster you bought is indeed off an '04; I mention this because in '05 GM took away the personal/business trip meter option, and as such, would not show up on an '05 cluster...although I have read that it is possible to reprogram missing DIC options back into a cluster.
  • quickdropmarcquickdropmarc Member Posts: 14
    After many years of owning Suburbans and Tahoes, today I made the move and put a down payment on an 06 Denali, Steel Gray Metallic with the Sun, Travel & Entertainment package and bucket second row seats. I pick it up tomorrow night after work.

    Any words of advice on having the dealer show me any vehicle functions, or are there any spare parts besides touch-up paint that I should buy now so I don't stranded somewhere? I travel for bass fishing tournaments quite a bit.

    ciao,
    Marc
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I pick it up tomorrow night after work.

    It's better to pick up a new car in the daylight so you can inspect it for dings and scratches that otherwise you won't see until you wash it the first time (which will happen this weekend I bet, lol). After you leave the lot, it's going to be harder to get the dealer to fix any glitches like that.

    Maybe take a halogen shop light along if you can't break loose from work before the sun goes down.

    The most frequently overlooked item on the pre-delivery checklist seems to be the tires. Often they are overinflated to prevent flatspotting while in transit.

    The only think else I can think of off-hand is maybe try to get a third key out of them at cost. Keys are getting pricy to replace these days.

    Congrats on the new ride! Please post about your deal in the GMC Yukon /Yukon Denali: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion too. Thanks!

    Steve, Host
  • quickdropmarcquickdropmarc Member Posts: 14
    ...thanks for the welcome and tips. I will try and leave work in time to see the new car in the daylight. I take it the keys are not something easily copied at the hardware store (for a spare)?

    I bought the Yukon on a GMS deal (GM Employee discount) that I qualify for through a family member, and got the $5,500 rebate on top of it, which made me jump quick. Besides, I like a little chrome on my car bumpers, so the '07 model doesn't excite me.

    ciao,
    Marc
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I take it the keys are not something easily copied at the hardware store (for a spare)?

    It depends. Here's a timely post (to the tune of $138!):

    tom85, "Jeep Commander: Problems & Solutions" #12, 9 Jan 2006 10:29 pm

    Steve, Host
  • quickdropmarcquickdropmarc Member Posts: 14
    I bought the 06 Yukon with the 2nd row buckets; and occasionally I sleep in the back when fishing bass tournaments. In my previous Tahoe I used an air bed that fit in the back with the 2nd row seats folded forward, and third row removed. I will do the same with the Denali, but there is a "hole" or gap between the seats that I need to cover so my air bed is supported on a flat surface. Any suggestions? I figure I can just lay a piece of plywood across the gap if nothing else, since the air bed is thick enough that I wouldn't feel the edges of the board, but thought I would see if anyone was more creative in their method of solving this problem.

    ciao,
    Marc
  • tdohtdoh Member Posts: 298
    I thought you bought a Denali? Someone correct me if I'm wrong here, but I don't think the Denali bumpers have any chrome on them...or did I misinterpret your "I like a little chrome on my car bumpers" comment? In fact, the only factory exterior parts on the current-gen Denali that even closely has a chrome-like appearance--other than the polished wheel option--are the front grill and the "Yukon" and "Denali" nameplate badges.

    Or did GM add some chrome stuff to the exterior of the '06 Denali? :confuse:
  • sdronsdron Member Posts: 29
    Can you tell me a little more about qualifying for a GM Employee discount through a family member.

    Got me wondering if my Brother is getting lazy on me?
  • tyarbrotyarbro Member Posts: 1
    I have a 2003 Denali with only 22,000 miles on it and I am the 3rd owner. The battery has drained dead 4 times in the last 2 months only over night. It was a GM buy back vehicle for the battery dying but they assured me it was fixed.GM replaced the OnStar computer but still did not fix the problem. They can not figure out what it is draining it down overnight.hrhauser, I am curious if I bought the same Denali you had? Can any one help me with this?
  • quickdropmarcquickdropmarc Member Posts: 14
    Nope, you are right, there is no chrome on the bumpers of my 06 Denali. That is what happens when you look at too many cars in a short period, and when you get old...you can't remember STUFF. Sorry about that...I should have said that I just like the grill so much better. Strangely one of the things I disliked the most about my 2002 Tahoe was the two rock dings on the front grill Chevy emblem (starred the clear plastic like a rock-chipped windshield). Unlike a windshield, it couldn't be fixed.

    So far I love the Denali, though I have to get used to the AWD feeling which is very different than my 4wd Tahoe.

    ciao,
    Marc
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