GMC Yukon Glow Plugs 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

(538)

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

(538)

Glow Plugs Replacement Service

How much does a Glow Plugs Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a GMC Yukon Glow Plugs Replacement is $240 with $21 for parts and $219 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1997 GMC YukonV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeGlow Plugs ReplacementEstimate$303.77Shop/Dealer Price$307.34 - $333.23
1996 GMC YukonV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeGlow Plugs ReplacementEstimate$303.77Shop/Dealer Price$310.37 - $338.54
1994 GMC YukonV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeGlow Plugs ReplacementEstimate$281.27Shop/Dealer Price$287.65 - $315.67
1995 GMC YukonV8-6.5L Turbo DieselService typeGlow Plugs ReplacementEstimate$281.27Shop/Dealer Price$293.87 - $326.54
Show example GMC Yukon Glow Plugs Replacement prices

What is the Glow Plugs all about?

Diesel fuel is self-igniting under pressure. However, very cold temperatures can prevent ignition. This is where glow plugs come into play. Unlike spark plugs, which create an arc of electricity, glow plugs preheat the cylinder so the fuel can ignite more easily. The electrode heats up, glowing like the filament in an incandescent light bulb, and provides the necessary assistance to ignite the diesel fuel.

Keep in mind:

  • Removing glow plugs from many vehicles can be difficult and labor intensive.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle battery is disconnected
  • The defective glow plugs are removed
  • The new glow plugs are installed and wiring is connected
  • The battery is reconnected
  • The glow plug system is checked for proper operation and the vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

The glow plugs will eventually fail and require replacement, though not at any specific interval. It may be necessary to replace the wiring harness, the glow plugs, and the relay that controls the glow plugs. In some vehicles, the relay actually fails more often than the glow plugs. If you suspect a problem with the glow plugs on your diesel engine, have one of our expert mechanics inspect and replace them as necessary.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Glow Plugs?

  • Hard/slow starting in cold weather
  • Not starting in cold weather (barring battery or other equipment failure)
  • More smoke than usual when starting (exhaust)
  • Misfire on a cylinder until the fuel warms up enough

How important is this service?

Glow plug replacement isn’t like replacing spark plugs, and some diesel owners can go for 100,000 miles or more without changing them. The relays fail more often than the plug, which is another reason it is very important to have the problem diagnosed by one of our expert diesel mechanics. This will ensure that you’re fixing the underlying problem, rather than just addressing symptoms, saving you time, money and headaches.

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

(538)

Rating Summary
515
11
3
1
8
515
11
3
1
8

Khoa

21 years of experience
402 reviews
Khoa
21 years of experience
GMC Yukon V8-5.7L - Water Pump - San Jose, California
No leaks. Truck has being running great for over a month now.

Kenneth

21 years of experience
870 reviews
Kenneth
21 years of experience
GMC Yukon V8-5.7L - Brake Light Switch - Whittier, California
will absolutely use this service again

John

33 years of experience
1126 reviews
John
33 years of experience
GMC Yukon V8-6.2L - Exterior Door Handle Replacement (Passenger Side Front) - Houston, Texas
John went above and beyond to complete the work we needed. He even went to the auto parts store to swap out a part and still finished the job in a timely manner. He was very courteous, respectful and friendly. I highly recommend John for any auto care needs.

Michael

7 years of experience
142 reviews
Michael
7 years of experience
GMC Yukon V8-6.0L - Check Engine Light is on - Kirkland, Washington
He was prompt and gave reasonable advice

Excellent Rating

(538)

Rating Summary
515
11
3
1
8
515
11
3
1
8
Number of GMC Yukon services completed
5918+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT GMC MECHANICS
900+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Replace a Power Steering Pressure Switch
Cars with a hydraulic power steering systems use a power steering pressure switch for hydraulic efficiency. A sign of failure is sluggish steering.
How Bad Credit Affects Your Car Insurance Rate
Bad credit scores can increase how much you pay for car insurance. Monitor your credit rating and make regular payments to lower car insurance rates.
Cell Phones and Texting: Distracted Driving Laws in Wyoming
Distracted Distracted driving is defined as anything that takes the eyes off of the road, mind off of driving, and the hands off of the steering wheel while operating a motor vehicle. Since 2008, every year there has been an...

Rod knocker ticking

If the engine was starved of oil, there may be some mechanical damage. Oil pressure needs to be checked to ensure that the engine is holding good pressure. If not, then the engine will need to be looked into for...

The lights underneath the seats don't turn off, and the passenger's side door shows as unlocked.

Hi, thanks for writing in. The common cause of this in many Volkswagen models is the micro-switch located in the door latches. Most likely, whichever door is showing as open, is the door with the failed micro-switch. If you would...

Electrical issues

Hi There, This will require some extensive electrical wiring testing to determine what specific wires have been affected by the fan motor and wiring burning. You will not likely need replace the entire engine wiring as not all of this...

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