For the past few months my car stalls while driving I've replaced fuel pump. Knock sensors coils and plugs and it still does it and does not throw a trouble code.
2003 GMC Yukon: engine knocking or ticking
5 of the 204 complaints about the 2003 GMC Yukon describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 128 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
Knocking noise in steering column; steering very loose; sometimes feels like I loose control of the car when turning while going over bumps in road.
Problems with steering knuckle/column since purchase. Dealer well aware of issues with this problem. Steering part was replaced which only solved problem with looseness and noise temporarily. Second repair "exercised" the steering knuckle which was not effective. Steering feels loose and noise, knocking when turning steering wheel or going over bumpy terrain.
Engine ticking on startup, lasts for 5 minutes currently - longer on cold starts or after letting the car sit overnight. Progressively has gotten louder and longer in duration since reporting the failure last year to the dealership. This piston "slap" noise described appears to be manufacturer defect in 5.3 liter engine where shipment of engines with cylinder heads that are oversized or pistons shipping as undersized is causing warping on piston head, hence the reason why the noise progressivly gets louder and longer lasting as time progresses. Original dealership has documented the report of the noise with no result or attempt to fix. Customer has purchased extended warranty prior to the evidence of this failure, at time of purchase. Several dealerships have directed customer to file a direct complaint with manufacturer as engine has been diagnosed that prolonged wear with the "slap" that is causing the ticking noise will cause serious damage to engine over time. Only suggested recourse is to replace engine with 5.3 that shipped after september 2002 and was not manufactured from one of three gm plants responsible for the manufacture of the defective engines.
When starting the vehicle the consumerheard a ticking noise coming from the engine. The consumer will make contact with the dealership about this issue. Please provide any additional information.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in...
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2003 GMC Yukon knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2003 GMC Yukon?
5 of 204 owner complaints about the 2003 GMC Yukon (2%) mention engine knocking or ticking. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 GMC Yukon?
There are 0 recalls and 128 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 GMC Yukon
Brake failure 19Loss of power 15ABS 14Fuel gauge 9Check engine light 8Fuel pump 8Stalling 7Tire blowout 7
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