Key Programming: GMC Yukon XL 2006-2010
GMC Yukon XL 2006-2010 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for GMC Yukon for the year 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
NOTE:
On-Board Programming for use in most GM vehicles for model years 2006-2010. Some vehicles may require a dealer or aftermarket programming tool. Most GM vehicles for model years 2011- 2012 require a dealer or aftermarket programming tool.
USE THIS PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER BUTTONS:
RELEARN REMOTE:
This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters.
1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO RELEARN REMOTE displays.
2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF.
USE THIS PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER BUTTONS:
REMOTE:
To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. This procedure will erase all previously learned transmitters. Therefore, they must be relearned as additional transmitters. To access this display, the vehicle must be in Park (P) with key in the on position (as far as you can go without cranking engine)
1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the keyless remote at the same time for approximately 15 seconds. A chime will sound indicating that the remote is programmed.
4. To program additional remotes at this time repeat step 3. This vehicle can have a maximum of eight remotes programmed.
5. To exit programming mode turn key off and remove key. Test remote(s).
About GMC Yukon XL
Cruising around in a nearly empty, full-size heavy-duty SUV is about as politically correct as wearing a rabbit fur coat to a PETA convention in today’s social and economic climate. Because of volatile fuel prices and the high demand for supersized SUVs, those considering the 2010 GMC Yukon XL will most likely require its exceptional passenger-, cargo-, and trailer-hauling capabilities. Hollywood types who used to drive 6,000-pound utes to drop off Precious at day care and Fifi at the dog groomer no longer need apply.
GMC’s brute of a ute remains true to its roots, having been introduced more than seven decades ago under the Suburban name (which its Chevrolet cousin still uses). It still has a body-on-frame truck chassis with a solid rear axle and is powered by a powerful V8 engine. Despite its intimidating size, the Yukon XL has good road manners, thanks to its easy steering, compliant ride, and quiet cabin on long freeway trips. This year, GMC streamlines things a bit by dropping the sublevels (e.g., SLE1) of the SLE and SLT trims, retaining them essentially as option packages. Other updates include new audio systems (all of which include a standard USB port) and standard front side airbags.
Few vehicles (aside from its Chevy Suburban twin) can match the Yukon XL’s maximum passenger capacity of nine and all-seats-up cargo space of 46 cubic feet. Furthermore, with a maximum towing capacity of nearly 10,000 pounds, this big GMC is ready for just about anything you can attach to its hitch. The Ford Expedition EL has a fold-flat rear seat and dimensions similar to the Suburban, but it only seats eight people and lacks horsepower when compared to the GMC. There’s also the Toyota Sequoia, which has more muscle but not as much space as the Suburban. It doesn’t get much better than the 2010 GMC Yukon XL for those with large passenger, hauling, and towing needs.
