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P2138 on GMC YUKON

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2008, 2007

What P2138 Means on Your GMC YUKON

Real GMC YUKON Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Without warning, check engine light, reduced power and stability system shut down dash board engine light came on and stayed on. had engine code scanned (p2138, p0102) still problem is not resolved. dealer was no help just wanted to sell parts that may fix it."

— 2007 GMC YUKON owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 10/27/2014

"Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc yukon xl. the contact stated that the vehicle would only accelerate to 10 t0 15 mph. in addition, the stabilitrac, engine control module, and engine power reduced indicators illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle onto the road shoulder."

— 2008 GMC YUKON owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 02/01/2010

"This is twice that i've received the p2138 throttle body sensor code, which causes reduced engine power and has subsequent issues around stabilitrack/awd. the first time was in the middle of an intersection, we limped out of the intersection at 3 mph. today, my wife limped home from the store."

— 2008 GMC YUKON owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 11/26/2014

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2138 on GMC YUKON

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
1
2008
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

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  3. 3
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P2138 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026