In August of 2015 I acquired a 2001 Yukon XL that had 231,000 miles on the clock. This vehicle was owned by a friend who I thought had kept it up well based on his education and job profession. Imagine my surprise to find out he had only changed the engine oil regularly and fixed whatever broke (himself). No preventative maintenance of any kind. I have kept a record of the expenses incurred along with a brief description so those of you who acquire one of these with high mileage can see what might need to be done. I am not sorry to have had to do this amount of work as it is in great shape now and should go for a long time yet. The engine and tranny are remarkably good, thanks to the original use of synthetic lubricants, which I have used wherever possible. Some things are listed that were inspections or non-cost items. The list follows as imported from MS Word:
2001 GMC Yukon 231,000 miles at acquisition 8/11/2015
Services and repairs performed restarting the service clock: (Rounded parts cost)
1-Check ball joints, steering linkage, etc. Ok for now.
2-Check exhaust system. Ok. O2 sensors read as ok on OBD.
3-Flush/bleed brakes. Includes HF vacuum bleeder. ($30) ($47)
4-Flush power steering. (Partial) ($7)
5-Flush automatic transmission. (Four and one half gallons of Castrol
Transmax fluid) and filter. ($120)
6-Flush cooling system. (Three gallons of Dex-Cool.) ($52)
7-Check EGR, replace PCV. (New gasket on EGR) ($12)
8-Change differential oil. ($10)
9-Replace Alternator w/130 amp unit. ($133)
10-Replace Water Pump. ($119)
11-Replace spark plugs ($54)
12-Replace Daytime Running Light sockets (2), left marker light and left
turn signal sockets. Replace left & right marker bulbs w/LEDs. ($70)
13-Grease chassis.
14-Change oil and filter. (6 qts Castrol High-mileage 10W-30 oil) ($35)
15-Replace main tensioner and idler pulleys. Replace A/C tensioner pulley. ($57)
16-Replace left and right turn signal/DRL/side marker clusters & fog lights. ($71)
17-Replace cabin air filter. (Box of two, one used) ($5)
18-Replace tires. (Goodyear P265/70R-16 fuel efficient) (?) ($590)
19-Install window vent shields to reduce interior heat. Plastic “C” pillar
badges have melted from the heat. ($49)
20-Replace rear suspension bumper stops. ($47)
21-Replace fuel filter. ($4)
22-Buff out and clear coat headlight clusters. NG, Replace w/new units. ($68)
23-Replace headlight lamps w/Xenon lamps (two pair) ($44]
24-Replace rear transmission seal. ($5)
25-Check ABS module board for solder defects. None found. Still DTC codes.
26-Check wiper blades. Ok. Leave for next year
27-Replace left and right front wheel hub assemblies. ($275)
28-Remove front blower motor, clean out leaves, clean & lube motor/fan.
29-Adjust sunroof panel, clean and silicone grease to stop leak. Pull fuse.
30-Tools & materials to remove side panel tape residue. ($70)
31-A/C valve cores and caps. ($14)
32-Bolt removal tool. (Water pump) ($28)
33-Title transfer, plates, extortion, etc. ($200)
34-Plastic body rivets. (several sizes) ($10)
35-Launch Creader VIII OBD II CRP129 Diagnostic Tester. ($200)
36-Repair/replace fabric on sunroof panel. ($15)
37-Remove rust and recoat battery tray w/truck bed coating. ($15)
38-Replace rear washer pump, repair tubing. ($15)
39-Replace oil pressure sender/switch. ($35)
40-Replace ABS sensor in transmission tailpiece. ($25)
41-Remove and check spare tire, clean & paint wheel w/Rust Oleum.
42-Undercoat rusty frame areas. (3 cans) ($34)
43-Replace all five brake hoses, flush and bleed system. ($67)
44-Replace CHMSL, clean mount. ($40)
45-Replace Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft. ($48)
46-Replace Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft (or “Coupling” per GM). ($102)
47-Have A/C serviced (flush, evacuate, charge w/2.7# - 134A, C. Kuss) ($185)
48-Replace front Bump Stops. (GM #15153958 Control Arm Bumper, Front) ($44)
49-Replace rear window lift struts (pair). ($25)
50-Purchased gallon of Havoline Power Steering Fluid for flush, done 11/15 ($17)
51-Wet sand and polish tail light lenses.
52-Install back up camera and monitor. ($65)
53-Replace shock absorbers (4 Gabriel Ultra) ($117)
54-Replace transmission fluid w/3gal Valvoline Dex VI Synthetic (11/15) ($92)
55-Replace differential fluid w/4qts Full Synthetic 75-140 fluid (11/15) ($75)
56-Replace U-Joints w/McQuay-Norris (11/15) ($60)
57-Replace oil pan gasket (Fel-Pro) ($52)
58-Replace rear main seal and cover gasket (Fel-Pro) (Pull tranny) ($25)
59-Replace front transmission seal while tranny out. ($6)
60-Purchase intake manifold/valley cover gasket set (Victor Reinz) ($64)
61-Replace trans neutral safety/backup switch (broke pulling trans) ($31)
62-Replace fr & rr windshield washer hoses (Dorman 924-251) (11/15) ($44)
63-Rebuild ABS Module by CheapABS.Com 12/15, no DTC codes ($150)
64-New Battery, Advance Auto, #78, 825 CCA @ 32 F, 3 yr. replacement ($140)
65-Replace front sway bar links (2) 12/15 ($12)
66-Replace rear blower control module 1/16 ($51)
67-Replace rear blower motor/fan 1/16 Rear A/C working well ($55)
68-Purchased R&L upper & lower ball joints, rear stabilizer links
and knock sensors (2). Installed ball joints 1/16, rear links 5/16 ($120)
69-Weather stripping for rear blower assy. ($11)
70-Replace lower control arm to shock absorber bushings (2) 1/16 ($22)
71-Replace driver’s leather seat cover 2/16 ($158)
72-Replace L&R Taillights with LED units 3/16 ($95)
73-Installed load resistor assy on tail & stoplights ($23)
74-Purchased Idler and Pitman Arm 5/16 ($30)
75-Installed Hydra-Boost in place of Vacuum Boost for brakes 5/16 ($210)
76-Installed Power Stop Evolution Z-23 rotors and pads 5/16, 233,700 ($124)
77-Installed knock sensors, removed and cleaned valley cover and sensor wells,
sealed knock sensors and wells w/RTV, installed new gaskets on cover and
manifold & new injector o-rings. All parts purchased earlier.
Codes cleared, no SES light. 6/16
Total $4984
2001 GMC Yukon 231,000 miles at acquisition 8/11/2015
Services and repairs performed restarting the service clock: (Rounded parts cost)
1-Check ball joints, steering linkage, etc. Ok for now.
2-Check exhaust system. Ok. O2 sensors read as ok on OBD.
3-Flush/bleed brakes. Includes HF vacuum bleeder. ($30) ($47)
4-Flush power steering. (Partial) ($7)
5-Flush automatic transmission. (Four and one half gallons of Castrol
Transmax fluid) and filter. ($120)
6-Flush cooling system. (Three gallons of Dex-Cool.) ($52)
7-Check EGR, replace PCV. (New gasket on EGR) ($12)
8-Change differential oil. ($10)
9-Replace Alternator w/130 amp unit. ($133)
10-Replace Water Pump. ($119)
11-Replace spark plugs ($54)
12-Replace Daytime Running Light sockets (2), left marker light and left
turn signal sockets. Replace left & right marker bulbs w/LEDs. ($70)
13-Grease chassis.
14-Change oil and filter. (6 qts Castrol High-mileage 10W-30 oil) ($35)
15-Replace main tensioner and idler pulleys. Replace A/C tensioner pulley. ($57)
16-Replace left and right turn signal/DRL/side marker clusters & fog lights. ($71)
17-Replace cabin air filter. (Box of two, one used) ($5)
18-Replace tires. (Goodyear P265/70R-16 fuel efficient) (?) ($590)
19-Install window vent shields to reduce interior heat. Plastic “C” pillar
badges have melted from the heat. ($49)
20-Replace rear suspension bumper stops. ($47)
21-Replace fuel filter. ($4)
22-Buff out and clear coat headlight clusters. NG, Replace w/new units. ($68)
23-Replace headlight lamps w/Xenon lamps (two pair) ($44]
24-Replace rear transmission seal. ($5)
25-Check ABS module board for solder defects. None found. Still DTC codes.
26-Check wiper blades. Ok. Leave for next year
27-Replace left and right front wheel hub assemblies. ($275)
28-Remove front blower motor, clean out leaves, clean & lube motor/fan.
29-Adjust sunroof panel, clean and silicone grease to stop leak. Pull fuse.
30-Tools & materials to remove side panel tape residue. ($70)
31-A/C valve cores and caps. ($14)
32-Bolt removal tool. (Water pump) ($28)
33-Title transfer, plates, extortion, etc. ($200)
34-Plastic body rivets. (several sizes) ($10)
35-Launch Creader VIII OBD II CRP129 Diagnostic Tester. ($200)
36-Repair/replace fabric on sunroof panel. ($15)
37-Remove rust and recoat battery tray w/truck bed coating. ($15)
38-Replace rear washer pump, repair tubing. ($15)
39-Replace oil pressure sender/switch. ($35)
40-Replace ABS sensor in transmission tailpiece. ($25)
41-Remove and check spare tire, clean & paint wheel w/Rust Oleum.
42-Undercoat rusty frame areas. (3 cans) ($34)
43-Replace all five brake hoses, flush and bleed system. ($67)
44-Replace CHMSL, clean mount. ($40)
45-Replace Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft. ($48)
46-Replace Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft (or “Coupling” per GM). ($102)
47-Have A/C serviced (flush, evacuate, charge w/2.7# - 134A, C. Kuss) ($185)
48-Replace front Bump Stops. (GM #15153958 Control Arm Bumper, Front) ($44)
49-Replace rear window lift struts (pair). ($25)
50-Purchased gallon of Havoline Power Steering Fluid for flush, done 11/15 ($17)
51-Wet sand and polish tail light lenses.
52-Install back up camera and monitor. ($65)
53-Replace shock absorbers (4 Gabriel Ultra) ($117)
54-Replace transmission fluid w/3gal Valvoline Dex VI Synthetic (11/15) ($92)
55-Replace differential fluid w/4qts Full Synthetic 75-140 fluid (11/15) ($75)
56-Replace U-Joints w/McQuay-Norris (11/15) ($60)
57-Replace oil pan gasket (Fel-Pro) ($52)
58-Replace rear main seal and cover gasket (Fel-Pro) (Pull tranny) ($25)
59-Replace front transmission seal while tranny out. ($6)
60-Purchase intake manifold/valley cover gasket set (Victor Reinz) ($64)
61-Replace trans neutral safety/backup switch (broke pulling trans) ($31)
62-Replace fr & rr windshield washer hoses (Dorman 924-251) (11/15) ($44)
63-Rebuild ABS Module by CheapABS.Com 12/15, no DTC codes ($150)
64-New Battery, Advance Auto, #78, 825 CCA @ 32 F, 3 yr. replacement ($140)
65-Replace front sway bar links (2) 12/15 ($12)
66-Replace rear blower control module 1/16 ($51)
67-Replace rear blower motor/fan 1/16 Rear A/C working well ($55)
68-Purchased R&L upper & lower ball joints, rear stabilizer links
and knock sensors (2). Installed ball joints 1/16, rear links 5/16 ($120)
69-Weather stripping for rear blower assy. ($11)
70-Replace lower control arm to shock absorber bushings (2) 1/16 ($22)
71-Replace driver’s leather seat cover 2/16 ($158)
72-Replace L&R Taillights with LED units 3/16 ($95)
73-Installed load resistor assy on tail & stoplights ($23)
74-Purchased Idler and Pitman Arm 5/16 ($30)
75-Installed Hydra-Boost in place of Vacuum Boost for brakes 5/16 ($210)
76-Installed Power Stop Evolution Z-23 rotors and pads 5/16, 233,700 ($124)
77-Installed knock sensors, removed and cleaned valley cover and sensor wells,
sealed knock sensors and wells w/RTV, installed new gaskets on cover and
manifold & new injector o-rings. All parts purchased earlier.
Codes cleared, no SES light. 6/16
Total $4984