Steering Idler Arm Problems of GMC Yukon

GMC Yukon owners have reported 2 problems related to steering idler arm (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Yukon based on all problems reported for the Yukon.

1 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 1999 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 03/20/2009

The contact owns a 1999 GMC Yukon. On April 20, 2009, the vehicle would not accelerate past 20 mph. There had been no prior failures with the transmission since purchasing the vehicle used in January of 2009. In addition, there were alignment issues that caused the tires to explode, tie rod failure, brake failure, and the fuel gauge displays the incorrect amount of fuel in the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 5/27/09 the upper and lower ball joints, lower ball joints, idler arm, steering gear, rack and pinion were all replaced. Updated 06/02/09.

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2 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 2002 GMC Yukon

Failure Date: 06/16/2005

Wandering on road excessive noise from tires wearing on inside. Cupping of tires caused by worn idler and pitman arms at 42000 miles.

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