2003 GMC Yukon XL Denali Suspension Problems

“My 2003 Gmc yukon denali had just over 63,000 miles on the odometer. I am the original owner of the vehicle. The majority of the driving has been on paved roads/highways. The hub assemblies (both sides) began making a noise in march of 2006. Since the vehicle was out of warranty, I took it to a local certified auto repair facility and had them look at it. They told me that both front wheel hub assemblies were in immediate need of replacement and that there was a danger in driving the vehicle. I had the work done on march 22, 2006. …”

“I had just gotten off the interstate from a 4 hour drive and heard a awful grinding noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. It sounded like metal against metal . At first I thought it was a brake pad, but the pads appeared to be fine. I parked it that night and on sunday morning (6/6/2005) drove it to the dealership and asked them to call in the morning. The dealership called me monday morning and said that the front wheel bearing had gone bad. In my discussion with the service manager, he indicated that this is a common problem with the surburbans, envoy's and yukons. …”