The speedometer on my 2004 gmc yukon xl denali has stopped working altogether. It stays pegged at 110mph. It never works correctly.
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The speedometer is starting to increase in a ticking sort of way, sometimes getting stuck and/or pegging out at 120mph then falling back into range. It started when the vehicle reached about 45,500 miles. It now has 45,600 miles on it, and it seems to be getting worse.
Speedometer is reading incorrectly on 2004 gmc yukon. It reads 60 MPH when stopped and over 120 MPH at approx 60 MPH. My online research has uncovered thousands of these failures and several possible class action lawsuits are in the beginning process. Gmc, to date, has issued no recall - the consumer should not be financially responsible for this safety issue - within warranty period or not - what do we do next?
I own a 2004 gmc yukon. The speedometer wored s eratically. It either did not registrar the correct speed or did not work at all. At times, appeared to registrar the correct vehicle speed. In any case it has created an unsafe condition because of not knowing for certain whether or not the speed vehiclewas traveling was correct.
Speedometer of 2004 yukon slowed while driving ,causing me to speed up to maintain constant cruising speed. After a while I realized I was increasing velocity while the speedometer registered a decrease in velocity. The problem changed to result in a speedometer registering over 120 MPH constantly even when stopped. Research shows widespread problems throughout gmc line of vehicles with speedometers. *a
It is funny we have had two gmc yukon xl in our family and the speedodimeter has stop working in both. There must be a problem with theses. Please let me know if there is a recall and why not? It seems from what we were told at the dealership that this is a problem. It happens when the cars just go out of warranty.
Like many other complaints on this and other web sights speedometer and tachometer do not read correctly. Last friday,I drove from wichita,kansas to wichita falls,texas at 100 MPH and 6000 rpms according to the instruments. Luckily I have a global positioning system that also gives MPH and I was able to control the speed with it. I also had zero oil pressure at various times according to the gauge. This seems to be a much too common problem with gmc and other gm products of this year. I feel gm should have to pay for the repairs and not the public that has spent good money to buy these vehicles.
Spoeedometer shows 120 MPH when vehicle is stopped. Also does opposite and shows zero when in motion.
The speedometer would all of the sudden just go down to zero. Once you would stop car, turn off and then back on, it would reset. It did this a half a dozen times, until this past weekend, while driving, it said I was going 70, but I seemed to be passing everyone. I slowed down, and noticed that the speedometer was stuck at 70. I stopped, turned off the car and nothing happened. I had to continue my trip by pacing myself with other cars. Yesterday, it said I was pegged out going over 120. It would never go below 70. I took to dealer and they had to send cluster to be repaired. This is a very dangerous situation and sounds like a recurring problem that needs to be addressed by gm. I don't think the consumer should be stuck paying for a safety issue that gm needs to replace.
Speedometer malfunctions contacted the dealer and they tell me it is common in the model and year I have. Said it is an electrical malfunction and it was estimated at $600 to repair. The speedometer works sometimes and stops working other times and goes hay wire sometimes. Manufacturer is aware of the defect according to the dealer.
2004 yukon xl -- 26,000 miles speedometer suddenly became erratic and never reset. Shows 15 MPH at a dead stop and 0 MPH while traveling 30.
Speedometer erratic on my 2004 gmc yukon. There has been several hundreds complaints on the internet. This has got to be a safety issue.
Speedometer failure. After 5 minute stop with engine off, speedometer registered approx 55 while going 25. Pulled over, stopped, shut down and restarted. Speedometer stuck at 60. Kept climbing while stopped. Then when driving speed added to higher set point. Read over 100 MPH at stop 2 miles later. There are 100's of complaints about this problem at http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe/t2bgkbgi55eknu77c/p11 clearly not a normal wear problem on vehicle. This is clearly a recall. Just a matter of time before someone dies because of this problem. Very difficult to detect while driving, especially at night, you are trained to trust the instruments, not your instincts. Some have indicated problem of speed reading too low, that is very dangerous. This should be addressed immediately.
Speedometer is reading incorrectly on 2004 gmc yukon. It reads 60 MPH when stopped and over 120 MPH at approx 60 MPH. My online research has uncovered thousands of these failures and several possible class action lawsuits are in the beginning process. Gmc, to date, has issued no recall.
While driving, the speedometer on my 2004 gmc yukon xl denali fails. It will either read 0 - 5, or 70-100. I can't tell how fast/slow I am going. When calling the dealer, I was told it was not under warranty, and will cost $500 - 700!!! This is a safety issue, and after researching, have found out that many, many, many people are experiencing this... Please force a recall? I can't afford this repair, nor do I think any of us should have to pay for it when it is obviously a faulty part from the manufacturer...
I purchased a 2004 yukon xl on 10-19-04 and I have had problems with the vehicles air bag system ever since. I have taken my vehicle in on at least 12 occasions, with repeat visits for same problem usually the same day. My car has given off numerous codes which include but are not limited to the following: b0026, b0040, b0041, b0043, b2470, b0229, b3770. I have taken my car to 3 separate dealerships where they have replaced harnesses, wires, connectors etc. None of this seems to have worked. I have for the last 6 months also have had ny horn blowing intermittently. I have called onstar to perform diagnostics on my vehicle and they have told me that the car has numerous codes coming up, and that I should not drive my vehicle until corrected, because the air bag may deploy on its own or it may not deploy if my car is wrecked. This is a very dangerous situation and I do not feel safe in my car, but I do not have any other choice but to drive it because I do not have an extra $40,000 to buy a new one. I have explained all of this to gmc's arbitration department, but they have sent me several letters stating that they are not willing to buy my car back. My family's lives are not replaceable, and I worry every time I get in the vehicle that something will happen, and this is horrible feeling for a mother, whose job is to protect her children. I would also like to say that I feel very sorry for the individual dealerships, because they have all gone out of their way to try and fix these problems, but all have been unsuccessful. It is not the dealerships fault, it is the manufacturer of the vehicle. I truly believe as my kids have said that this vehicle is truly possessed, and in my opinion not fixable.
On arrival from 80-mile trip, we parked vehicle and turned-off ignition. Upon alighting from vehicle, we detected a burning odor. Inspection revealed smoke released through front grille. Release of hood allowed smoke to billow-out. Flames emerged immediately, spreading quickly from engine bay rearward, engulfing entire vehicle, which was destroyed, along with other vehicle parked alongside. Fire department responded to immediate call for help and extinguished all fires within 30 minutes of call.
While driving, the driver's power side seat begins to move forward. The dealer states there was no solution at this time. *ak the vehicle was taken to the dealer on twelve occasions. The driver's seat memory switch was inoperative, there was noise at idle and was unable to be duplicated, the satellite radio would lose frequency, the seam on the drivers seat material was wearing and the horn was delayed. *sc
Failure to start engine. Over last 6 months, intermittent non-starting when key is turned in ignition. All lights and internal equipment (radio, heater) all come on but engine does not make any noise. There is no pattern (full log of issues available by owner). Vehicle has been in two dealerships for diagnosis and problem can not be identified.some days the car will start after 1 or 2 tries, other days I have waited up to 20 minutes with 45 - 50 attempts to start.
Ever since I purchased my 2004 yukon xl in dec. 2003 the stability trac system has been disabled. The digital read out just blinks disabled. My local dealers keep telling me that gm is aware of the problem, but can't give me any answers. You would think someone would know something by now. The reason I purchased the yukon with the stabili-trac was for the safety of my family. I spent alot of money to buy the vehcile and now feel cheated due to not having what I really purcahsed the yukon for.
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