2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,680 miles

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problem #28

Feb 182014

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, she noticed that the speedometer and tachometer displayed an erroneous reading of zero. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 04/17/14

- Mckinney, TX, USA

problem #27

Nov 132011

Yukon 8-cyl

  • 167,479 miles
Received recall notice for instrument panel cluster. Recall would only be covered if instrument panel cluster failed or within 7 years or 70,000 miles. Instrument panel cluster failed exactly as described in recall at approx. 167,000 miles. Only reason we know it failed was a speeding ticket was issued for 58 mph in a 45 mph zone. Car was being driven at 45 mph. Certified GMC service center confirmed instrument cluster was faulty. Cost to repair was $515.62 plus cost of speeding ticket. I feel GMC should cover cost of repair.

- Lakeside, AZ, USA

problem #26

Feb 232011

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • 68,702 miles
The instrument panel gauges are sticking the odometer is not working at all the oil gauge is pinned and the other gauges also stick. The odometer and oil gauge is all the time and nothing has been done to repair the problem GM has informed me that they will not help me get this very dangerous defect repaired. This is a defect in the panel cluster not wear and tear or anything we have done.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

problem #25

Dec 192009

Yukon

  • 110,000 miles
2003 GMC Yukon - speedometer stopped working. This appears a common problem and is a safety concern as it is extremely difficult to monitor and maintain speed appropirately.

- West Grove, PA, USA

problem #24

Sep 012008

Yukon

  • 98,219 miles
My vehicle is a 2003 GMC Yukon. The speedometer is not registering, and when (the gauge) is trying to operate, the vehicle hesitates while accelerating and the gauge does the same as well as the gas gauge. I know all my dashboard gauges need to be checked for malfunction. This began two weeks ago, I called doug henry of farmville to check my vehicle for recalls, only to find out it is not listed. My husband has a 2003 GMC Yukon XL, he received a letter describing this problem and got information to get it fixed free of charge. I am not responsible for this problem and I believe there are other vehicles affected in this particular recall.

- Sharpsburg, NC, USA

problem #23

Apr 182006

Yukon

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that the speedometer did not function correctly. Occasionally, the speedometer would not work at all. The other instrument panel gauges have begun to malfunction and display inaccurate readings. When the contact placed fuel in the vehicle, the fuel gauge dial would stop a little below the full line; therefore, she never knew how much fuel was in the vehicle. The contact consulted GMC and they acknowledged the failure, but stated that there were no recalls. GMC wanted to charge her $450 for the repair. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #22

Jan 102008

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometer just stopped working after not reflecting correct speeds on highway....have read very similar accounts on the web.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

problem #21

Mar 212008

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
Speedometer was erratic then stopped working completely (reads 0 at any speed) on my '03 Yukon.

- Page, AZ, USA

problem #20

Feb 222008

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
My speedometer on my '03 Yukon does not work correctly. When I'm not even moving at times it tells me that I'm going 60 mph.

- West Jordan, UT, USA

problem #19

Dec 212007

Yukon

  • miles
Speedometer sometimes reads zero when do 70 mph and sometimes reads lower than actual speed.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #18

Dec 202005

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The needles for my speedometer and engine temp. Both sit in the 6 O'clock position and are completely inoperative. Speedometer has been broke since December of 2005 and the engine temp gauge broke October 2007.

- Chattanooga, TN, USA

problem #17

Jan 012004

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The speedometer on the vehicle shows speeds of over 100 mph and never less than 30 mph. As a result, the contact never knows the actual speed he is driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times. The first time, the vehicle was still under warranty and the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The contact received a notice from GMC regarding the failure and stated that the vehicle had to have 70,000 miles or less in order to be repaired. He returned to the dealer and was informed that there were no previous failure reports. They advised the contact to bring the vehicle back when it began malfunctioning again. The failure has worsened and is unable to be repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and current mileage was 125,000.

- Grandbury, TX, USA

problem #16

Nov 042007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,437 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact received a letter that stated she would experience failures with her vehicle's instrument panel gauges. The dial may stick, flutter, or become inoperable, which may result in inaccurate readings from the speedometer and fuel gauge. She called the dealer and was informed that her vehicle was over the 70,000 mile or seven year limit. The current and failure mileages were 89,437. Updated 01-10-08. Updated 01/08/08

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #15

Oct 212007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,406 miles
While driving my 2003 GMC Yukon the speedometer began acting erratically. Travel at 55 - 60 mph shows 60 -120 mph it is now stuck at 70 mph while parked with the ignition off.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #14

Oct 022007

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I received a letter on a re-call on the instrument panel gauge may stick, flutter, or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and fuel gauge. Manufacturer will replace at no charge if your under the warranty 7 years or 70,000 miles which I fill is very cleaver for them.

- Villa Rica, GA, USA

problem #13

Sep 192007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles
Speedometer is malfunctioning. Reads speed incorrectly and "sticks" at 70 mph when stopped, moves above 120 mph when travel speed is only ~40 mph.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #12

Feb 012007

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Dash gauges inaccurate - especially speedometer - safety hazard.

- Tifton, GA, USA

problem #11

Aug 202007

Yukon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The speedometer will get stuck or go up and get stuck at a certain speed even when the vehicle is not in motion. When you turn off the engine it will remain at that speed and when you restart the vehicle and begin motion, the speedometer will increase thus resulting in inaccurate speed.

- Stone Mountain, GA, USA

problem #10

Aug 092007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,800 miles
Driving down the freeway and my speedometer stuck at seventy, then went wouldn't drop when slowing down. Then when stopped it was at seventy. Then when I went to the store and was going about thirty, it registered I was going 105. When turned off it stays up at around 70 to 80.

- Albert Lea, MN, USA

problem #9

Jun 242007

Yukon 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Yukon. The contact was pulled over by the police for driving 90 mph, however, the speedometer indicated 50 mph. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

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