2021 GMC Yukon XL Technical Service Bulletins

1,234 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2021 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.

• 10253090Mar 18, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates and issue with customers misunderstanding weather they need to bluetooth pair the factory provided headphones.
• 10252117Mar 18, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the TCM and replace the control valve body if the conditions are found to be the cause of the failure you the valve body.
• 10252107Mar 18, 2024Equipment, Fuel system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure replace the tappet that is located on the fuel door.
• 10253087Mar 15, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates an issue with: Overhead Console Inoperative / Service Safety Restraints Message / Sunroof Inoperative / DTC's B1A7A and U1121. Dealers are to cycle the power to the overhead console to correct the issue. Engineering has released updated roof consoles to correct this concern. Dealers are to replace the roof console.
• 10253086Mar 15, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with premature brake pad life and engineering is working on release new pad lining material.
• 10251890Mar 13, 2024Engine cooling. This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10253075Mar 11, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates a diagnostic tip on how to resolve a issue if the serial data authentication configuration did not complete correctly.
• 10251909Mar 11, 2024Electrical system, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
• 10251888Mar 11, 2024Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
• 10251889Mar 10, 2024Equipment. This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).
• 10251638Mar 7, 2024Fuel system. This bulletin advises the tech that there are extra characters on the fuel injector and to ignore the last numbers when identifying flow rate.
• 10253067Mar 6, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue where GM Accessory Illuminated Emblem may cause an issue with the left headlight/turn signal and dealership are to disable the Accessory Illuminated Emblem until a fix is available.
• 10253060Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician with a tip when the vehicle stops running after it has been idling for 2.5 hours. This is normal operation of the vehicle built with regular production code BTM and without Regular Production Option Code AVF. If the vehicle was built with regular production code BTM and AVF only has a 1 hour idle time.
• 10251635Mar 4, 2024Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.
• 10251513Mar 1, 2024Other or unknown. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10251723Feb 28, 2024Suspension. This Preliminary information communicates a tip when diagnosing an inoperative air leveling suspension system and to repair any loss of comm DTC's with the power window motors first.
• 10251355Feb 26, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the valve lifter and guides to correct customer concerns of Poor Engine Performance, Engine Misfires, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated - DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308 Set.
• 10251353Feb 26, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin advises the technician to check if the transmission cooler lines are twisted to correct customer concerns of Harsh Shift, Shudder, Surge, Stall, Transmission Overheating and/or High Transmission Fluid Temperature.
• 10250789Feb 23, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.
• 10250775Feb 22, 2024Engine cooling. This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10251706Feb 21, 2024Suspension. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the air leveling suspension losing air pressure in very cold temperatures while sitting for several hours. Dealers are to replace both the front air springs.
• 10251704Feb 21, 2024Forward collision avoidance. This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".
• 10250582Feb 14, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Equipment, Steering. This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.
• 10250566Feb 14, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on MDI 2 Required When Programming Vehicles with Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).
• 10250747Feb 12, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a repair procedure to correct customer concerns of Service Emissions System Displayed on DIC, MIL Illuminated with DTC P249C and/or P20E8 Set.
• 10250505Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling, Fuel system. This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
• 10250503Feb 7, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.
• 10251685Feb 6, 2024Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle. The substance is actually excess assembly grease from the caliper boot and piston installation. This grease can be cleaned off and the rest of the service completed.
• 10250507Feb 5, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.
• 10250347Feb 2, 2024Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retention and proper handling of assembly returns for Canadian Dealers only.
• 10250350Feb 1, 2024Seats. This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of SUV Second Row Seat Bolt Torque Pattern.
• 10250007Jan 31, 2024Equipment. This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with certain ISO updates on Apple 15 phones and advises customer to update their phone to the lastest ISO update.
• 10250276Jan 30, 2024Electrical system, Equipment. This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) – FAQs.
• 10250001Jan 30, 2024Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary information communicates an issue with poor heater performance and advises dealerships to inspect the heater core inlet and outlet hoses for being twisted or kinked.
• 10250278Jan 29, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present on network communication circuits.
• 10250249Jan 25, 2024Engine cooling, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides Changes to the Automatic Stop/Start feature for Certain 2021 Escalade models, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, Sierra 1500, Yukon models Equipped with RPO NSS.
• 10250244Jan 18, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
• 10249745Jan 18, 2024Body and structure. This preliminary informational bulletin provides frame coating repair information to correct a customer concern of wax coating on frame peeling, metal shows corrosion/rusting (U.S. and Canada Only).
• 10249946Jan 16, 2024Engine cooling. This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
• 10249590Jan 16, 2024Equipment. This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 10249979Jan 12, 2024Equipment. This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen. While this is a customer dissatisfier, it does not pose a safety concern due to the fact that the customer will still be alerted to an approaching vehicle by the seat vibration. Dealers are advised that engineering is working on a resolution and it will be available by the end of 2023.
• 10249579Jan 12, 2024Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249011Jan 12, 2024Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10249976Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is working on a fix.
• 10249035Jan 11, 2024Equipment, Electrical system. This service bulletin provides a procedure to update the calibrations after Window Regulator electronics or window motor replacement.
• 10249034Jan 11, 2024Electrical system, Equipment, Other or unknown. This informational bulletin advises the technician to check for faults that may be caused by the trailer otherwise found by a possible faulty trailer connector.
• 10249535Jan 8, 2024Electrical system. This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
• 10249006Jan 5, 2024Seats. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Second Row Seat Loose and/or Clicking.
• 10249005Jan 4, 2024Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to program the Reductant Control Module and Setup and Perform the Reductant Fluid Tank Level Reset.
• 10249008Jan 3, 2024Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. This service bulletin helps diagnose/reduce possible CCND issues on Transfer Cases - Service 4WD on DIC, Intermittent Failures, Noise Concerns, Driveline/Steering Vibration/Shudder, Intermittent DTCs/MIL Illuminated, Engagement/Disengagement/Ratcheting Concerns.

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