Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
315501/01/200410009987Speedometer inoperative. *tc11/03/2004
0147001/01/200401470A10004413Erratic idle, idle surge, rough run, or near stall. *tt12/05/2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
0078601/01/200400786A10007714Buzz noise and virbation in the accelerator pedal at approx. 10 mph on start up. *mj07/08/2004
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
307301/01/200410009593Downhill cruise control surge. *tt10/08/2004
305101/01/200410009388Cruise control and/or the power take off unit (pto) may be inoperative. *tt09/27/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
02/16/201164500
 The speedometer in the truck registers false mph. for example when parked the speedometer reads 50 mph, when traveling on the road the speedometer will register 80 mph and the actual speed may be only 30 mph.
03/21/201167876
 2003 gmc sierra pick-up i was driving today about 45 to 50 miles an hour and was running great and about an hour later, my speedometer went up to 120 miles an hour and would not go back down. when i got home and put my vehicle in park, the speedometer would only go down to 70 miles an hour. i have almost 68000 miles on it. what is wrong and what can i do to get this fixed immediately before i get a ticket?
09/09/2009633291
 When traveling at a slow speed, less than 10 miles per hour, if brake is applied the pedal rumbles and the truck continues to move unless i pump the brakes. this is happening during clear days no rain, snow or loose gravel. this incident is very similar to the one described in campaign number: 05v379000. *tr
08/10/200744550103/10/2003
 Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the vehicle speed control needle stopped working and it is currently stuck at 120 mph. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle speed control displayed 80 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair and they stated that it would cost $600, in which he would be responsible for paying. the gm manufacturer also stated that he would be liable for the speed control repair. the current and failure mileages were 44,550.
11/29/200649000112/01/2005
 After sitting in stop-and-go traffic i noticed that the speedometer was reading at 100 mph and i was at a stop light. at the time, i had less than 50,000 miles on my truck. since then the speedometer was almost always incorrect. it has occasionally fixed itself, but usually did not last more than a day or two. the needle was often buried past 120 mph. a number of my friends and relatives with similar vehicles had the same problem. currently i have not paid to have the problem fixed, but hope that it will be recalled at some point soon.*ak
03/18/20055758010010/15/2004
 Driving my 2003 gmc sierra and the speedometer went out , it was going 100 miles per hour when i was going around 50 - 55 ? hard to tell it never right any more and i only have 58,000 on the odometer . this a safety problem and gmc should recall these clusters before people start getting hert because the speed is way of , and the dealers want use to pay around 1200.00 to fix. this is a gmc fix not. *jb
01/31/200682284106/01/2003
 Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer instrument panel stopped working without prior warning. the dealer suggested replacing the speedometer instrument cluster panel. although the vehicle was seen by a dealer, no repairs were made. updated 02/21/06 .*jb
12/01/2005308/01/2003
 Dt: the contact complained about many defects with this vehicle. the speedometer continually had an inaccurate read out while driving. the dealership believed this failure could be related to the wiring harness. since they were unable to duplicate the problem no repairs were done. also, the vehicle stalled at various speeds without warning. while the stalling occurred the contact pressed hard on the brakes to elevate the stalling. he believed this was due to the power brakes. the vehicle stalled on occasion and would not immediately restart. the dealership made numerous attempts to correct this problem w and all attempts have been unsuccessful. this included replacing the fuel pump and electrical control module. *ak
11/15/20035000107/21/2003
 While driving, coming to a complete sudden stop, and upon depressing the brakes pedal, they went completely to the floor, and the vehicle would not stop. the consumer then placed both feet on the brakes trying to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated, resulting in an accident. the consumer rear ended another vehicle. *ak the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the expenses. *sc *jb
12/03/2004900001
 While driving any speed, the speedometer would read the wrong speed. the cause was not determined. please provide more information. *jb
01/30/2003300501/30/2003
 When driving the vehicle with the cruise control on the vehicle surged forward then decelerated back to its original speed after 3 to 4 seconds. the consumer had made contact with the dealership. *jb when the vehicle was empty, then it would work as it should. if a trailer was hooked with 400 lbs, the cruise control would go from 1500 rpm to 45 or 4600 rpm's for about 3 to 4 seconds, then drop down to 2600 rpm or 3500 rpm's depending on the hill the driver was going up and would stay that rpm until the driver was at the top. three dealers suggested that they couldn't remedy the problem. *sc *jb
10/03/2003106/25/2003
 When using feature fly by wire throttle the accelerator cannot be controlled.*mr when encountering anything more than the slightest bump or variation in the road or on the highway, it was impossible to keep constant pressure on the accelerator. when the vehicle went over a bump etc. action was unable to be controlled and the accelerator was severely depressed which caused an increase in speed and then a voluntary release of the accelerator, even when the consumer knew he was approaching a bump, he was unable to control the accelerator. *ts *jb
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
08/12/2003108/08/2003
 Poor throttle response. drive by wire throttle. engine has no response until 2000 plus rpms. our 1999 yukon,and previously owned 1996 sierra responded immediatly to throttle input,unlike our new gmc. as the corvette has a drive by wire system,this should have been sorted out long ago. as installed,this system makes it a hazard to pass slower vehicles because you have to anticipate when the thing will work. vehicle going back to dealer for remedy.*ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
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 The cruise control was unpredictable. while driving on cruise control the vehicle will shift gears and drive rough. the vehicle was taken to the dealer , who stated this i was normal. *ak