What kind of air suspension does GM Yukon have?

AutoRide comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali. The system is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV, on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension.

How does autoride work on GMC Yukon Denali?

Sorry, I can not speak exactly to your model year as I have an 07 Denali; but, with my 07 Denali, the Autoride system does run for a few seconds each time I start it up. The system also releases air out of the system when I turn the ignition off, which lowers the vehicle by about half to an inch…

What should I do about my GMC Yukon Denali suspension?

1. repair and keep the car til it dies a miserable death b/c fixing the suspension will get me at LEAST another 75K miles! 2. Trade it in and buy a new-to-me one (maybe an ’05 or ’06) b/c the cost of repair is more then I should pay given the value of the car. 3. Other — b/c there is always an other Help! What would you do and why?

What’s the fault with my GMC Yukon Denali?

The fault can range from a leaky component (air hose, one of the air shocks), a bad height position sensor, electric connection to your on-board compressor to a bad compressor and etc… Hope its nothing serious. Good Luck! I agree with previous poster.

What kind of suspension does GMC Yukon have?

Part of that luxurious trim is an active load-leveling air suspension. When the GMC Yukon air suspension works, it provides a smooth, cloud-like ride. However, as that air suspension ages, it starts to wear down.

What kind of rear air suspension does GM use?

The key to their functionality is the GM AutoRide rear air suspension. AutoRide comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali. The system is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV, on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension.

What to do if your GMC Yukon bounces?

Walk around to each corner of the vehicle and push down. If the corner springs back up and settles immediately, that wheel is fine. If it bounces up and down or takes a long time to come back up, you probably have suspension failure at that wheel.

Can you replace air shocks with gas shocks?

These will retain the air ride control but replace the problematic electronic dampening with standard gas shocks. They will be a little more reliable than OEM, still retain a nice ride with the rear air springs and are a little easier to install.

What kind of shock absorbers do GM air suspensions use?

They have the capability of providing multiple modes or values of damping forces, in both compression and rebound direction. The damping forces are modified utilizing electrical actuators located internally within the shock absorbers. GM Magnetic Ride Control shock absorbers, Cadalliac SRX.

How does the rear suspension control system work?

The system uses the Electronic Suspension Control Module (ESCM) and the serial data circuit to perform the system functions. When the vehicle is unloaded, the rear suspension is at a desired position, which is monitored by the ESCM using position sensor inputs.

What kind of suspension does GM Yukon have?

Autoride comes standard on the GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali. The product is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension.

The product is also standard on the Cadillac Escalade, Escalade EXT and Escalade ESV on which it is known as Road Sensing Suspension. GM also offers Autoride as an option for the Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe and Avalanche 1500, and an option for the GMC Yukon XL 1500.

Are there air shocks on my Chevy Tahoe?

I believe my rear shocks have had it (156,000 miles and never changed) I thought I had “autoride” but in reading several posts, it looks like that includes air shocks on all 4 wheels. I replaced the front shocks recently and they had no air or electrical connections.

Is there a difference between front and rear shocks?

However, loosing electrical dampening in the rear, the ride quality differential is much less vs loosing electrical dampening in the front. Body roll is greatly reduced w/ the electrically dampened shocks, but given the price, other options also exist to reduce body roll.

Is there a lifetime guarantee for GMC Yukon Suspension?

Best of all, Strutmasters is so confident in the quality of this Made-in-the-USA suspension replacement kit, each kit comes with a Limited Lifetime Guarantee. That means that in most circumstances, as long as you’re still driving your GMC Yukon, your struts are guaranteed to work or we’ll replace them. Why wait?

What kind of problems can a GMC Yukon have?

For example, rear air struts are the most likely to fail in the GMC Yukon. Just one rear air strut costs almost $400. And once one of them fails, the others are right behind it. Other components, such as the ride height sensors, are also prone to wearing out and needing replacement as well.

Is the GMC Yukon a full size SUV?

The GMC Yukon is one of the most popular full-size SUVs of all time. It’s not hard to see why. The Yukon is perhaps the ultimate American full-size SUV.

How much does it cost to convert Yukon air to non air?

These GMC Yukon air to non-air conversion kits are designed to save you money. You can convert your entire vehicle for just $549. They are also remarkably simple to install. That means fewer expensive labor hours at the shop. A handy DIYer might even want to install the new suspension at home.