2009 GMC Yukon XL Technical Service Bulletins

1,244 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 GMC Yukon XL. 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.

• 10026624Mar 1, 2012Engine cooling. Gmc: correct front axle vent hose routing. The front axle vent hose is mounted in the left side of the engine compartment, and may not be correctly routed. *pe updated on 5/1/2012.
• 10043902Feb 1, 2012Seats. Seat rattle and/or hard to latch and unlatch, power release fold and tumble not fully functioning.
• 10032332Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 6/6/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10022693Jun 1, 2011Electronic stability control. Service stability lamp dtc c0131. *nj updated 4/1/08. *nj updated 6/26/08. *nj updated 12/18/08. *pe updated 8/1/11.
• 10039024Apr 1, 2011Body and structure. Gm: the chrome outside door handle is cracked or loose at the screw where it attaches. Grease may have cause the screw to degrade or the torque was too high.
• 10038647Mar 1, 2011Tires. Gm: there may be tearing of the edge of the tire treads. There is also vibration and wear on some tires.
• 10038259Feb 1, 2011Seats. Gm: the third row seat is difficult to remove and install because of various floor latch situations.
• 10037555Jan 1, 2011Seats. Gm: the driver or passenger heated seat are inoperative. They are slow to warm or may shut off. There are trouble codes set related to the ground terminal harness.
• 10037540Jan 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Gm: there are harsh or delayed shifts at various operating times.
• 10037808Dec 1, 2010Seats. Gm: the third row seats are not operating correctly. They won't fold, tumble, and can't be removed.
• 10036545Oct 1, 2010Steering. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/oldsmobile and hummer: information on pitman arm shaft seal service kit. Do not replace entire steering gear for pitman seal leak. Technicians have been replacing entire steering gears due to not being able to service just leaking pitman shaft seal. *pe updated 5/9/11.
• 10036324Sep 1, 2010Engine cooling. Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft deterrent module replacement. Model years 2006-2011. Does not apply to vehicles with keyless access system.
• 10028264Sep 1, 2010Equipment, Electronic stability control, Electrical system. General motors: during normal diagnostics and/or repair verification the abs light, traction control and/or stabilitrak indicators may be on with no dtc's displayed by the ebcm. *pe updated 11/17/10. *pe updated 3/14/11.
• 10036524Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: information on inspecting top post battery cable bolts, clamps and nuts during pre-delivery inspection (pdi).
• 10036564Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Gmc/chevrolet: check trailer wiring message in dic poor connections at 7-way). This concern could be caused by a poor connection at the 7-way trailer connector. There are several manufacturers of 7-way (trailer side) connectors and no industry standard specifications for these connectors. Models avalanche, suburban, tahoe, sierra, silverado, sierra denali, yukon, yukon xl.
• 10036550Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saturn: additional diagnostic information for u0140 or u0073. Vehicle may exhibits some symptom(s) as door locks cycle while driving; intermittent no start; service stabilitrak dic message; speedometer and tachometer freeze while driving.
• 10036546Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Chevrolet/gmc: service trailer brake message with dtc(s) c1115, c1116, c1117, and/or c1118 (inspect wiring near parking brake pedal). This concern may be very intermittent and can occur with or without a trailer connected to truck.
• 10024625Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. [check trailer wiring] message displayed on dic. With rpo jl1. *nj updated 3/28/11.
• 10024526Jun 1, 2010Electrical system. Service trailer brake message with dtc c1114 and/or c1112. With rpo jl1. *nj updated 3/28/11.
• 10034404Feb 1, 2010Air bags, Seat belts. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). Upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and a dtc b0081 in the sensing and diagnostics module (sdm).
• 10030244Feb 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Latches, locks…. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: locations of high speed gmlan wiring concerns. Gauges inoperative, no crank, harsh transmission shifting, no transmission shifting, door locks cycling and indicators on. *pe updated 11/17/10.
• 10032454Oct 1, 2009Body and structure. Chevrolet/gmc/cadillac: power liftgate will only work with rke fob. The rear power liftgate is inoperative with the inside switch and the outside door handle.
• 10032295Aug 1, 2009Engine cooling. Gmc/chevrolet: intermittent engine stall on deceleration during extreme high ambient temperatures (reprogram ecm).
• 10032336Jul 1, 2009Brakes, Air bags. Gmc/cadillac/chevrolet: air bag readiness light on, service air bag message, inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) corrosion (replace sdm/cut and remove carpet pad).
• 10032333Jul 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Gmc/chevrolet: trailer and vehicle brake lights do not illuminate when integrated trailer brake control system (itbc) manual trailer brake apply lever is used (reprogram body control module (bcm).
• 10032867Jun 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet/cadillac/gmc: sir mil with dtc b0081. Can be set in the sdm and pps. In most cases, this dtc will set due to a communication fault and does not always require a module replacement. Inspect the pps and sdm powers, grounds, and communication circuits at all: in line connectors, pps connector, sdm connector and splice packs for being fully seated, backed out terminals, and proper terminal tension using the…
• 10032866Jun 1, 2009Electrical system. Gmc/chevrolet/cadillac: sir mil on with dtc b1325 sym 03. During a low battery/voltage condition the passenger presence system may set a b1325 sym 03 along with other faults that are caused by the low batter/voltage condition.
• 10030588May 1, 2009Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Cadillac chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On certain 2009 model year vehicles, the rainsense 11 wiper feature may be inoperative. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect software that will not automatically activate the wipers when moisture is detected.
• 10030105May 1, 2009Fuel system. General motors: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtc p0461;during an extended drive, the fuel gauge indicates empty (reprogram engine control module (ecm). *pe updated 11/23/09.
• 10030092May 1, 2009Fuel system. General motors: the low fuel warning light comes on or the gauge shows empty when there is fuel in the tank. *pe updated 11/04/09.
• 10022713May 1, 2009Body and structure. General motors: power liftgate may open or close about a third of the way then reverses, dtcs b135e and/or b135f set (inspect liftgate wiring harness and repair as necessary). *nj updated 10/23/09. (dtcs b153b, b153e and/or b153f).
• 10030122Apr 1, 2009Steering. General motors: the left and/or right steering wheel lower (spoke) cover is warped, loose, discolored or just fits poorly in the steering wheel. The paint finish seems to be peeling.
• 10030111Apr 1, 2009Engine cooling. Diagnostic information on malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with dtcs p0442,p0446, p0451, p0452, p0453, p0454, p0455 and replacement of fuel tank pressure (ftp) sensor/module.
• 10028179Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Onstar system inoperative; replace onstar module. Some vehicles may have an onstar module with a component that was not manufactured to gm's specification. Can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from onstar. Csc letter was received.
• 10026701Sep 1, 2008Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Interior lighting, Equipment…. Gmc: bmc failure after windshield wiper operation-keywords: ajar door dome driver dimmer flasher fog haul headlight head high hazard inop inoperative lamp light lock low not on off power park radio rap repeat signal shut speed stay switch turn tow unlock unwanted window. May be due to internal bcm damage.
• 10026693Sep 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Onstar system inoperative - replace onstar module. This can result in an open circuit and an inability to call or receive calls from onstar. Csc letter was received.
• 10026691Sep 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: tire pressure light stays on (reprogram rcdlr) even though tire pressure values are correct.
• 10022694Sep 1, 2008Brakes. Service brakes soon message dtc c0299. *nj updated 5/13/08. *nj updated 12/5/08. No hybrids vehicles.
• 10026149Aug 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: flare and or harsh 2-3 shifts. This condition may be caused by leaking 1-2-3-4 and 3-5-r clutch fluid seal rings (230). Models cadillacs, chevrolets, gmc, hummers, pontiacs. Equipped with 6l80 (rpo myc) or 6l90 (rpo myd) automatic transmission.
• 10023752Aug 1, 2008Electronic stability control. Unwanted stability activation and/or c0710 with lift/lower kits-different tires/wheel. With rpo jl4. *nj updated 12/18/08.
• 10026007Jul 1, 2008Engine cooling. Gmc: no start, no crank, intermittent electrical operations (check for poor connections within engine wiring harness junction block).
• 10020883Jul 1, 2008Equipment, Brakes. Service stability lamp diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0561. *kb updated 9/30/08.

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