GMC Yukon XL 1500 Spark Plug Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(7)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(7)

Spark Plug Replacement Service

How much does a Spark Plug Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC Yukon XL 1500 Spark Plug Replacement is $219 with $65 for parts and $154 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2005 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-6.0LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$363.38Shop/Dealer Price$401.50 - $503.71
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-5.3LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$660.46Shop/Dealer Price$763.18 - $1063.92
2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-6.2LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$592.98Shop/Dealer Price$678.88 - $929.04
2006 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-6.0LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$598.06Shop/Dealer Price$692.16 - $967.75
2008 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-6.0LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$660.46Shop/Dealer Price$765.88 - $1068.64
2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-5.3LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$349.87Shop/Dealer Price$385.58 - $485.99
2003 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-5.3LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$349.87Shop/Dealer Price$385.40 - $485.66
2001 GMC Yukon XL 1500V8-6.0LService typeSpark Plug ReplacementEstimate$349.87Shop/Dealer Price$385.37 - $485.62
Show example GMC Yukon XL 1500 Spark Plug Replacement prices

What are spark plugs and how do they work?

Spark plugs are one of the key components of your vehicle’s ignition system. They ignite gasoline and air inside of your engine. This gives your engine the power to propel you down the road. The spark plug takes high voltage electricity from the ignition coil and creates a spark at just right moment during the engine’s combustion cycle. This gives the engine the best mix of power, fuel economy and low emissions. However, the electrode at the end of the spark plug eventually wears out and can cause performance issues.

Spark plugs-MATROX-1

When should you replace spark plugs?

Replacement should follow the vehicle maintenance schedule. This will be listed in the vehicle’s owner’s manual. Some cars require regular replacement at 30k, 60k or 100k miles. It is possible in some cases that a spark plug might fail before the service schedule, but it’s not typically common.

Avoiding spark plug replacement can cause:

  • Difficulty starting your car.
  • Check engine light for a misfire code.
  • Flashing check engine light during acceleration for misfire, this can cause engine damage.
  • Reduced fuel economy and/or power.
  • Rough idle and/or unexplained engine vibration.
  • Failed State emission testing.

Even if only one spark plug is found to be faulty, they should always be replaced in sets. Most engines will require 4,6, or 8 spark plugs.

How do mechanics replace spark plugs?

Spark plugs are threaded into the engine’s cylinder head(s). Most cars have one plug per cylinder, so a four-cylinder engine will have four plugs, a six-cylinder engine will have six plugs, and so forth. The mechanic will:

  • Have the correct spark plugs on hand for your vehicle
  • Pull any diagnostic trouble codes that may be related to worn spark plugs.
  • Remove the original spark plugs and look at removed spark plugs for any clues indicating engine mis-operation exists; such as oil burning, excessively rich mixture, pre-ignition damage etc. Inform owner of any found unusual conditions.
  • Install new plugs using a torque wrench.
  • Finally, a road test of the vehicle to confirm normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with worn spark plugs?

Yes, but spark plugs that are worn enough to cause engine-misfiring have the potential to cause engine damage and overheating of the catalytic converter. Regardless of the age of the plugs, or mileage, if the engine misfires or runs poorly, the plugs should be inspected for defects. Generally, spark plug failure will not keep the engine from running, but in cases of extreme wear, you may experience a limitation in the speed at which you can drive the car. If the maintenance schedule says the plugs should be replaced, it is best to do so promptly.

When having spark plugs replaced keep in mind:

  • High-speed driving may accelerate spark plug wear. Consider earlier than required inspection and tune-up if you operate the car in severe conditions.
  • Plugs should always be promptly replaced per the manufacturer maintenance schedule even if they appear to be working perfectly.
  • If your vehicle is equipped with spark plug wires (as opposed to a coil-on-plug system), the wires should be replaced at the same time. This may increase the cost of your repair.
  • It is possible that when doing a spark plug replacement, your vehicle may also need additional parts like ignition coils, this will add to the repair cost.
  • Some engines require that the intake manifold be removed while replacing spark plugs. This may increase the parts and labor cost for the repair.
  • Leaking valve cover gaskets, which have let oil get in contact with the spark plugs, coils or wires, may be the cause of ignition system issues. Valve cover gaskets will need to be replaced in addition to the spark plugs, wires or coils. This will add to the repair cost.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert GMC mechanics

Real customer reviews from GMC owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(7)

Rating Summary
7
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0

John

30 years of experience
444 reviews
John
30 years of experience
Yukon XL 1500 2004 - Spark Plugs - Sacramento, CA
Awesome!

Mazyar

5 years of experience
372 reviews
Mazyar
5 years of experience
Yukon XL 1500 2004 - Oil/Fluid Leak - Lawrenceville, GA
Mark was great with explaining what was needed. And a professional with his service. Most recommended.

Christopher

5 years of experience
86 reviews
Christopher
5 years of experience
Yukon XL 1500 2007 - Battery - Tomball, TX
Great service!!!!

Andrian

30 years of experience
184 reviews
Andrian
30 years of experience
Yukon XL 1500 2004 - Car is slow to accelerate - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Very knowledgeable and friendly answered all my questions explained what's going on with vehicle thoroughly.

Excellent Rating

(7)

Rating Summary
7
0
0
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
Number of GMC Yukon XL 1500 Spark Plug Replacement services completed
77+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT GMC MECHANICS
900+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Get BMW Dealership Certified
BMW car dealerships offer automotive technician jobs to mechanics who are certified through the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) program.
What Does It Mean When My Car Is "Burning" Oil?
Burning oil is usually caused by leaking oil that burns up on hot engine or exhaust components. Fix leaking oil to prevent expensive car repairs.
How to Register a Car in West Virginia
Getting Getting a car registered is an important part of staying in compliance with state laws. If you are new to West Virginia, you will need to make sure that registering your vehicle with the DMV is at the top...

Radiator is leaking

If your radiator is leaking then it needs to be replaced. Hopefully the engine never got too hot when this loss of coolant occurred. Once the radiator is replaced I would typically do a cooling system pressure test to make...

Ambient air temperature sensor location

Hi there: Without knowing the exact make, year and model of your GMC it's hard to pinpoint the exact location of the ambient air temperature sensor. However, on most GMC pickups, it's located behind the front bumper, on the passenger...

My front passenger headlight keeps going out, and my radio keeps going in and out if I hit a bump

Hi there. It's quite possible that you have an expose electrical wire that is creating a short circuit that is the source of these problems. In order to correctly diagnose this problem, an onsite electrical inspection (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/electric-problems-inspection) by a professional...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com