Speedometer has quit working. We had an 2004 impala that there was a recall on the speedometer, thought there might be on this one also.
2003 GMC Yukon Denali electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed. The gauges remain at zero when the vehicle is in motion. He took the vehicle to the dealer for repair, but the mileage on the vehicle exceeded the 70,000 mile requirement to repair the failure. The failure mileage was 100,500. Updated 02-26-09 *bf updated 02/26/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc yukon denali. The contact stated that everytime he activated his left turn signal, the hazard warning lights would illuminate. Secondly, the gauges on the instrument control panel were inoperative. Thirdly, the battery constantly failed without warning. Lastly, when switching gears on the vehicle, the contact heard a loud knocking noise. He took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions and a technician replaced the battery and alternator twice, and the entire instrument control panel as well. Even after all of the repairs were made, the electrical failures still persist. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 33,000 and current mileage was 47,400.
I have a 2003 gmc yukon denali that at approximately 60,000 the speedometer stopped working properly. I would be driving in a residential area and the speedometer would read 100 MPH or more. Sometimes it would get stuck on a certain speed even after parking. I looked into getting it fixed but I was told that it would cost between 500 or 1000 dollars and there was a possibility the warranty would not cover it. I have now seen that I am not the only one with this problem and it is a shame that a vehicle company as gmc has not stepped up to help us fix this problem since it is a danger to have a problem such as this.
I have a 2003 gmc yukon denali and at 43,000 miles, only 3 years old (if that) in august of 2006, my speedometer just stopped one day but only after sticking for a couple of days on 20-30 MPH. I was told it would cost $435 to fix it; but, I refused because it should have been recalled. I bought it in fayetteville, nc. After researching I found out I was not alone in owning a gm defect, as well as, gm's knowledge of this defect since at least 2003 if not longer. This shows a flagrant disregard for our safety and a voluntarily deceitful act on gmc's behalf that is unacceptable.
Headlight flicker had dealer work on it and replace one headlight but this did not correct the problem. Dealer said this was normal. Notice the flicker when I go over bumps or when cornering to the left.
The speedometer on my 2003 gmc yukon denali, with 40,000 miles, has quit working. Through research it appears that many gm owners are experiencing the same problem and gm insists on repair costs ranging from $500 to $1000 dollars. The speedometer in my vehicle has stopped working while driving down then high way. This failure can lead to accidents as well as financial burdens when having to pay for speeding tickets due to the failure to maintain a safe speed. At this point nothing has been repaired as I refuse to pay gm to repair a defective part, which they are aware of. I understand that a fatality has to occur before the nthsa and/or gm to take action to correct the problem.
I have a 2003 gmc yukon denali. The speedometer on my vehicle is faulty. At one point I was driving down a residential street and my speedometer display showed that I was traveling 120 MPH. My wife received a speeding for traveling 70 MPH in a 50 MPH zone. At the time the speedometer indicated that she was only traveling 50 MPH. This has been a problem because when driving the vehicle we never really know how fast or slow we are actually traveling. Have spoke with other consumers who own gmc yukon and they have stated that they have also experienced problems with their speedometer.
I have a 2003 yukon with 70000 miles. My speedometer has become very erratic. At a full stop it reads anywhere from 15 to 70 MPH. When driving it frequently exceeds the 120 MPH maximum limit even though I am traveling with the flow of normal traffic. I have researched the problem and have found that this is a common issue with gm suvs and trucks manufactured in the 2003/2004 time frame. This is an extreme safety issue as not reliably knowing your speed can and will cause traffic accidents. The gmc dealer says the solution is to remove the existing instrument panel cluster (ipc) and to install a new or reconditioned one at a cost of over $700.00.
I own a 2003 gmc yukon denali. I'm having a problem where the speedometer and horn are intermittently going out. I can drive the truck one day and it's fine and later that day or during another drive, the horn will not work and the speedometer with either do a 'jumping' motion or will not move at all. There have been no crashes to date. I called my local gmc dealer and they informed me that they had not heard of these problems with the denali but there was a problem with the horns on the sierra trucks...
After noticing that my 2003 yukon denali had intermittent headlights/dash lights dimming, I took the vehicle to my local dealer to have it checked out. They presented me with a document that stated the gm stated this was not a malfunction and was a normal condition. There is nothing about this that is "normal". Any time, at night, a curve is taken at above 35 MPH the lights flicker. I had already pinpointed that it had to do with the vses system because when the vses is turned off, this does not happen. When a curve is taken and the flickering occurs, the voltage meter for the battery drops substantially and then goes right back to normal. This is a distraction for the driver (myself), any oncoming traffic, and anyone that I am behind. This absolutely needs to be looked into before it causes injury.
Having electrical problems with the vehicle. Seats will move while driving,heater in seats come on with out light indicating that they are on. Air conditioning speeds will vary.there are to many problems. But the main one was putting the car in drive and it would go into reverse.
While driving at night the headlights and dash lights flicker off and on. This condition only occurs while traveling at speeds above 35 MPH and when hitting a bump or making a curve. This condition is not only distracting, but when driving at night with no other ambient light I am unable to see adequately ahead of my vehicle. I have had drivers ahead of me pull over thinking that I was flashing my lights at them and other drivers get irate believing that I am "bright lighting them". This is a safety issue that appears to be widespread on the denali's with stabilitrak. Gm states that this condition is "normal". I believe that headlights are meant to burn steady and not flicker off and on. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this with the auto manufacturer to mandate a fix before there are injuries attributed to this condition.
Headlights flash when turning at speeds over approximately 35 MPH. These incidents have caused road rage with other drivers. Apparently, other drivers feel I'm flashing my bright lights at them.
Interior & exterior lights flicker drastically on wide turns traveling over 40 miles an hour. This is very distracting to the driver of the vehicle, and also to other drivers driving in front.
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