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    How many miles did you get out of your original Transmission?

    I bought my 2005 Yukon XL new in January 2005. It's a 5.3L 4L60E. At 82K I had the transmission serviced by the dealer. The Service Writer took me back to the shop, where the tech showed me that there was a fair amount of microscopic metal in the pan. I purchased a GM Remanufactured transmission...
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    Should I take a 3000 miles road trip w/ 144k miles

    I agree. I just replaced the "Tees" on my 2005 Yukon XL because they failed.
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    Should I take a 3000 miles road trip w/ 144k miles

    I have a 2005 Yukon XL, currently with 233K miles. In Pril 2021, we left for a 7500 mile, 5 1/2 week trip. The Yukon had about 197K on it then. We left VA, drove to Chicago to get on Historic Route 66, and did the entire trip all the way to the Santa Monica Pier. We came back through Las Vegas...
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    Tried it all, I need help. A constant Oil pressure fight.

    OR VietVet, There IS something about these '05s! My '05 Yukon XL LT 5.3 Z-code (Flex fuel), bought new, has 231K miles on it. Now, (crossing my fingers), I have not had any oil pressure issues at all. It has 45-47 PSI at startup, and never drops below 25 PSI. I have the oil changed when the Oil...
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    High mileage Yukon

    B-train, I have a 2005 Yukon XL that I purchased new at the GMC dealer In Manassas, VA. At 82K mi. I had to have a GM Reman Trans in it. The dealer gave me a Service-for-Life agreement, which was fortunate, because at 150K, the 3-4 gear assembly failed. So obviously, GM didn't resolve all of...
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    Tow Truck Ripped Frame

    You definitely do NOT want the frame replaced. As StuckinMN posted, that will create far more problems than you currently have, and you might never be able to trade in or sell the vehicle. Just get it repaired.
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    My Project Tahoe

    Replace both insulators, upper and lower, on each side.
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    My Project Tahoe

    My 2005 Yukon XL has the ZW7 RPO code, known as the Premium Smooth Ride option. When you replace the shocks or springs, you have to replace both at the same time, at least according to Bilstein. I changed from AC Delco to Bilstein, and there was a huge difference in ride and handling, for the...
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    What's up with my heat?

    Had the same problem with my 2005 Yukon XL. Turned out to be the drivers side Blend door activator. Fairly easy fix, but make sure you get the correct part, which is based on your VIN. There were changes based on your date of manufacture. You Tube has detailed videos on haw to replace the...
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    I have a 2011 Chevy tahoe I have taken to dealership already for the gas tank not filling but shutting off.A new canister was installed did not help

    I agree. I just had a similar issue on my 2005 Yukon XL. It was a a bad evap solenoid. My local shop fixed it with an OEM part for a very reasonable price.
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    Yukon denali short wheel or xl ....

    I have had a Tahoe, as has a good friend. I bought a Suburban, and the ride was wayyy better than the Tahoe. Five years later I traded for a Yukon XL. I've had it for 18 years, and I would never go back to the shorty. My friend, after a 200 mile round trip with me in the Yukon, traded his Tahoe...
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    New transmission for upgraded 5.3L engine?

    I just checked my RPOs, and I do have the M30 (4L60E). I will look for a performance Trans shop locally. I really appreciate all of the info you all have provided.
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    New transmission for upgraded 5.3L engine?

    I have a 2005 Yukon XL with the 5.3 Flex engine. It has 214K on it, and runs great, but I'd like a bit more power, so I'm considering a new crate engine in the next year or so. I am also sure that the current 4L60E won't handle the 400 or so HP I am looking for. I would welcome any advice from...
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    2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS “service air bag”

    BTW, Rockauto.com has the sensors for a good price.
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    2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS “service air bag”

    Most likely front impact sensors. They are mounted under the front bumper, and are pretty easy to replace. I replaced mine at 165K miles after the "SERVICE AIR BAGS" message popped up. I have a Harbor Freight Zenith ZR13 diagnostic tool, and it showed that the left sensor had failed. It was very...
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    Hello! And looking for ideas about an issue...

    Thanks!
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    Hello! And looking for ideas about an issue...

    Yes, my oil gauge was the first to fail as well. See my post re. drspeedometer.com. Your other microstepper motors are going to fail at some point.
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    Hello! And looking for ideas about an issue...

    I had the cluster on my 2005 Yukon XL rebuilt by Fred Burge at drspeedometer. com. He replaces all of the micro-stepper motors, regardless of which gauges have failed. He offers a lifetime warranty in the flat rate he charges for the rebuild. He also offers options, such as changing to a white...
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    ZW7 suspension

    I have a 2005 Yukon XL with ZW7 Premium Smooth Ride, which I bought new. I changed the factory shocks at 90K, and did not have Nivomats on the rear. GM gave me the exact same shocks,, based on the VIN, and confirmed the ZW7 code. Early this year, in prepation for a trip from Virginia to Chicago...
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    LED replacement tail lights

    Agreed, the sun causes the damage to the clearcoat. My 2005 Yukon XL has been garage kept since day 1. The paint looks like it did day 1.
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    2021 Yukon Denali---POS

    I bought my 2005 Yukon XL SLT new from Manassas VA dealer. It has a Southern Comfort conversion done before it was sent the.dealer. I'm at 203K miles. The only serious problem I've had was the trans going out at 82K. Otherwise it's been mostly wear items that needed replacement. I don't have any...
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    160 thermo. Heat spike at 107° weather.

    I bought my 2005 Yukon XL 5.3 FF new. It has 204K miles on it now. I watch all of my gauges constantly. Since day one I have never seen my temperature gauge exceed 205 degrees, even when the ambient air temperature has topped 100°. I consider that normal.
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    Oil Pressure Suddenly @ 80psi !

    I also have a 2005 Yukon XL. At around 80K, the speedometer started acting up. At 120K, the oil pressure gage pegged off the scale. By that time two light bulbs had failed as well. I sent the cluster off to Dr. Speedometer ( Fred Burge). They replaced all of the micro stepper motors. I had them...
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    “Service Four Wheel Drive”

    It sounds as if the encoder inside the transfer case Motor is having an issue. I replaced the motor at 120K rather than take it apart and replace the encoder, because the seal has to be intact to protect the encoder. Now at 200K I'm having intermittent "SERVICE 4WD" message on the DIC. I'm going...
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    Price Gouging

    I bought my 2005 Yukon XL new at Joyce Koons in Manassas. I have 202K on it, and I'm on a Historic Route 66 trip, returning home. I have 6600 miles on the trip so far, with relatively minor issues. I had been thinking about going to Koons to look at inventory, but after your post, I think I'll...

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