2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Technical Service Bulletins

250 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10078507Apr 18, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on using the el-50313 midtronics gr8 battery tester/charger for diagnosing battery replacements and maintaining batteries on new vehicles in dealer inventory.
• 10078506Apr 18, 2016Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
• 10078504Apr 18, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
• 10078502Apr 15, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm’s policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10078472Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
• 10083900Apr 8, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
• 10083512Apr 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078604Apr 5, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078434Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10250048Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10250047Dec 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10246535Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10246534Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps
• 10201115Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Other or unknown. OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190521Dec 1, 2015Suspension. Clunking Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turns and/or Bumps Some customers may comment on a clunking noise originating from the front of the vehicle that is more predominant during turns or traveling over bumps. This may be caused by a damaged stabilizer shaft frame bracket. There have been some cases in which the bracket is cracked, as shown. This condition has been found to be the result of insufficient welds…
• 10190512Dec 1, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar® hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely.
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10028831Jun 1, 2015Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. Saturns). *pe updated 11/5/10. *pe updated 4/4/11. *pe updated 2/3/16.
• 10089979May 14, 2015Engine cooling. 14581 - emission recall. General motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall involving certain 2008 chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, and tahoe; and gmc sierra, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles equipped with california bin 4 emissions rpo nu5. The design of the fuel control system did not adequately control carbon monoxide emissions under certain operating conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the…
• 10035924May 1, 2015Exterior lighting. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: low beam headlamp bulb diagnosis/replacement (inspect bulb and connector). Does not apply to vehicles equipped with high intensity discharge (hid) lamps. Do not replace the entire headlamp assembly for this condition.
• 10095345Jan 23, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the drive motor generator control module and accessory power module are being placed on restriction through the general motors technical assistance center. Dealer will need to contact general motors technical assistance center for further assistance.
• 10247716Dec 1, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247061Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10247748Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Speedometer Needle Accuracy Information.
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10037626Nov 1, 2014Electronic stability control, Suspension, Steering. Gm: there is unwanted stability action or stability light on. This can be caused by the suspension being modified. *rm updated 6/18/12. *pe models 2007-13 all escalade; avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; sierra, sierra denali, all yukons. Updated 11/28/12. *pe updated 4/1015.
• 10142220Sep 19, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10248493Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10248492Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10052379Aug 1, 2014Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: during extreme low temperature conditions, the power steering makes noises or fluid leaks from high pressure hose, power steering pump or gear. *pe updated 9/30/13. *pe updated 11/7/14.
• 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
• 10247767Jun 1, 2014Equipment. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)
• 10247738Jun 1, 2014Body and structure. Whistle Noise From Drivers Side A Pillar Area.
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10246500Apr 1, 2014Equipment, Air bags. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10245771Feb 1, 2014Wheels, Other or unknown, Tires. Proper Wheel Installation and Wheel Torque Techniques
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10253632Dec 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10023432Aug 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Sag or hesitation on acceleration (normal operating characteristics). Equipped w/ gasoline engine and automatic transmission. *nj updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 10/01/08. *pe updated 8/12/09. *pe updated 9/23/13. *pe updated 11/12/13.
• 10247766Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Unwanted Alarm Sounding (GM Accessory Inclination Sensor Mounting)

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