Gmc C/k 2500 2004
Model C/k 2500 made in 2004 by Gmc got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, structure. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E010000 | FABTECH MOTORSPORTS | E (Equipment) | 1360 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/01/2006 | 02/01/2006 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain fabtech aftermarket replacement pitman arms, p/nos. fts71000 and fts71001, installed for use on certain 2001-2006 gm c/k 2500 pick up trucks and sport utility vehicles. the pin located inside the pitman arm can shear off due to a reverse bending fatigue condition, resulting in a total loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering control could lead to a vehicle crash with potential injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Fabtech will notify owners and replace the pitman and idler arms free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during february 2006. owners may contact fabtech at 909-597-7800. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fabtech replacement pitman arms and has no relation to any original equipment installed on c/k 2500 pick ups, suvs, and hummer h2 vehicles manufactured by general motors.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 609 | 09/01/2004 | 10016212 | A/c low pressure switch diagnosis. *sc | 09/02/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| PIT-3749D | 11/01/2010 | 10037570 | Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 01/04/2007 | 54000 | 3 | 12/08/2006 |
| Driving on the interstate, my speedometer started indicating i was doing 20 mph while i was actually going at least 60 mph. it proceeded to only indicate speeds from approx -10 mph to 10 mph. then the oil pressure gauge went 180 degrees beyond it's max, then the battery gauge did the same. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/09/2004 | 8000 | 10 | 12/01/2003 |
| Letter on behalf of constituent requesting assistance in difficulties dealing with gm regarding a manufacturer's defect in the electrical circuits in his 2004 gmc k2500 pickup truck. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle stalled for no reason while driving 70 mph on the highway. he lost all electrical circuits, power steering and brakes. after 45 minutes, the vehicle restarted. the next day, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the mechanic found loose pins on the wiring harness connectors at c107 and c108. the mechanic stated he didn't believe that was the cause of the vehicle stalling, but they were loose. since, the first failure, there have been 10 more failures. the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer where it has been since july 2, 2009 without a specific cause being found.*jb | |||
| 06/28/2009 | 8000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle dies from time to time, and will not start from 10 to 45 minutes later after the engine dies. when this happens there is no electrical to any of the starting circuits. the first failure happened on an interstate highway, speed set at 70 mph, in left lane. power steering lost, power braking lost control of the vehicle was critical, median was wooded so had to steer dead vehicle to right lane and off highway. this condition has happened 11 times and the last two were in traffic, with the next to last being in a curve on a 4 lane undivided state highway and coming within inches of a rear end collision. the vehicle was found to have loose pins at connector, but the mechanic said he was unsure that this was the problem, this was at the first failure in 2004. the last time it died was in heavy traffic on dallas north tollway, resulting in dodging traffic. this vehicle is currently in a local gm dealership repair shop and has been there for close to one month, with no sure cause of failure. gm customer assistance center said that this was the only gmc k2500 in the world with this reported problem. this vehicle fails at various times and dates. beginning on 05/09/04 to 06/28/09 and was placed in the repair shop on 07/02/09 this vehicle is unsafe due to loss of all power assist and difficult to brake and steer during this condition. during various repair shop visits nothing is found except the download shows that there are several failures....... *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||
| 05/09/2004 | 8000 | 10 | 12/01/2003 |
| Letter on behalf of constituent requesting assistance in difficulties dealing with gm regarding a manufacturer's defect in the electrical circuits in his 2004 gmc k2500 pickup truck. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle stalled for no reason while driving 70 mph on the highway. he lost all electrical circuits, power steering and brakes. after 45 minutes, the vehicle restarted. the next day, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where the mechanic found loose pins on the wiring harness connectors at c107 and c108. the mechanic stated he didn't believe that was the cause of the vehicle stalling, but they were loose. since, the first failure, there have been 10 more failures. the consumer took the vehicle to another dealer where it has been since july 2, 2009 without a specific cause being found.*jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 07/16/2004 |
| My wife was driving her truck to dialysis appt at 6:00 am when she heard a noise and her left outside mirror exploded spraying the left door glass and side of the truck with glass and a gel. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 2500 | 1000 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated when applying brake pressure at 5 mph or less there was a loss of power steering. when brake pressure was released, the power steering returned. he took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated the same pump activated the power steering and the power assist brakes;. he replaced a valve on the pump. the problem persisted, and he returned to the dealer. the dealer performed a diagnostic test that produced normal codes. there was technical service bulletin pit3310 , and the contact felt this was related to the ongoing problem. no further repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 2500 | 1000 | 08/01/2004 |
| Dt: the contact stated when applying brake pressure at 5 mph or less there was a loss of power steering. when brake pressure was released, the power steering returned. he took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated the same pump activated the power steering and the power assist brakes;. he replaced a valve on the pump. the problem persisted, and he returned to the dealer. the dealer performed a diagnostic test that produced normal codes. there was technical service bulletin pit3310 , and the contact felt this was related to the ongoing problem. no further repairs have been made. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 gmc ck2500 hd equipped with cooper dean mud terrain radial sxt tires, size lt265/75r16. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was a heavy vibration felt within the vehicle as the front driver's side tire exploded. the vehicle became uncontrollable and veered from the right lane to the center median before stopping. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the tire. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the failure mileage of the tire was 17,000. kmj | |||
| 09/21/2012 | 56000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 gmc ck2500 hd with cooper dean mud terrain radial sxt, tire size lt265/75r16, and dot # dnt0505upw89. while driving 65 mph the front driver side tire blew out. the vehicle was uncontrollable as the vehicle went front the right lane to the center median and stop. before the tire blew there was heavy vibration coming from the front tire. there was no warning light illuminating. the vehicle did not crash into any object and there was no other damages. no one was injured. the vehicle was towed back home and the tire was taken back to the dealer who replaced it. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the tire mileage was 17,000. mw | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 40000 | 1 | 07/16/2004 |
| My wife was driving her truck to dialysis appt at 6:00 am when she heard a noise and her left outside mirror exploded spraying the left door glass and side of the truck with glass and a gel. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | KENNASAW | CARL BLACK GMC | ||
| NJ | HACKETTSTOWN | CALLAREMI PONTIAC BUICK GMC | 908-852-4613 | |
| TX | WEATHFORD | JERRY'S GMC |