Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3190 | 3190B | 10021015 | Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 3427 | 10017023 | Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757. *tt | 10/20/2005 | ||
| 050849010 | 03/01/2005 | 10015028 | Information on resetting the battery light if it remains illuminated after (powertrain control module) pcm replacement. *tt | 05/16/2005 | |
| 3155 | 3155A | 10014863 | No shift, speedometer erratic/inoperative, p0721 c0237 p0500 c0055. *tt | 05/10/2005 | |
| 3357 | 10014865 | Malfunction indicator light is on and the vehicle has a code p0706. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| 040850015 | 09/01/2004 | 04080015A | 10011079 | Driver seat adjuster memory & heater switch will not illuminate. *tt | 12/29/2004 |
| 3094 | 01/01/2004 | 10010243 | Allison lct 1000 p1781 or p0802 setting in the electronic control module. (2005 chevrolet kodiak and 2005 gmc top kick) *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| 3159 | 01/01/2004 | 3159A | 10010038 | Instrument panel cluster parts restriction. *tc | 11/03/2004 |
| 3075B | 3075C | 10009599 | Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3001 | 3001A | 10008900 | No communication with any modules, multipe u-diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), instrument panel cluster (ipc) warning indicators. 03-04 chevrolet all full size trucks and utilities and 03-04 gmc all full size trucks and utilities and 03-04 | 08/25/2004 | |
| 030850014 | 01/01/2006 | 030850014A | 10004388 | Intermittent no start, service stability message, anti-lock brake system (abs) light illuminated, multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), dic shows unknown driver, various electrical related conditions. includes escalade esv and ext mod | 12/04/2003 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 01060A | 3385 | 10007670 | Roof beacon switch left on causing battery draw. gmc gmt 800. *mj 2005 models added. *tt | 07/07/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 3075 | 3075D | 10022766 | Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3893 | 12/01/2008 | 3893A | 10020418 | Loss of ignition 1 voltage to the ignition coils. consumer experienced intermittent stall, misfire, or crank no start. there may be no trouble codes set. *kb updated 3/17/09. *pe | 09/28/2006 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the speedometer would illuminate incorrectly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 60,000. | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the speedometer would illuminate incorrectly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the failure mileage was 60,000. kmj | |||
| 10/11/2012 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the speedometer failed. the contact stated that he was driving the vehicle and the speedometer would illuminate incorrectly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was 60,000. ap | |||
| 06/04/2012 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra 2500 hd. the contact stated the speedometer on the vehicle does not read accurately. the contact stated the speedometer will read they are going 120 mph when the vehicle is actually going 60 mph. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the current mileage was 102,000.rl | |||
| 01/08/2012 | 132000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. while parked with the ignition turned off, the contact noticed that the blower motor would not shut off. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact stated there was a manufacturer's recall for the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the manufacturer's recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000. kmj | |||
| 01/08/2012 | 132000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. while parked with the ignition off the contact noticed the blower motor would not shut off. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the contact stated there was a manufacturer recall for the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 132,000. ds | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 24344 | ||
| 2005 gmc 2500 hd sierra 4x4 speed odometer is stuck on 120mph and never reads below 70 head lights shut off for no reason while driving at night. milage odometer was moving 1 mile for ever 30 miles i drove now it went black all together auto seat adjustment is stuck and will not work right all dash lights are not working and everytime i unlock the truck the alarm goes off , i have to put the key in and turn it to stop the alarm. | |||
| 10/14/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| Speedometer stops working and goes below the o mph. this happens every day after around 15 miles or so of driving. *tr | |||
| 08/24/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra. the contact stated that the wiring harness to the lower resistor melted, began smoking which caused the blow motor to malfunction. the manufacturer stated that since there were no recalls they are not obligated to repair the vehicle. the contact feels the safety risk can potentially cause a fire without warning. the current and failure mileages were 100,000. updated 9/17/09 *cn updated 09/21/09. *jb | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 1 | ||
| Returned to dealer 4 times for: brakes going out (4 new sets installed) abnormal wear on tires (f) valves chattering at 10-65 mph returned to dealer 3 times for: steering sector knocking front axle making warping noise transmission clunking when shifting up or down returned to dealer 2 times for: various electrical/light problems smoking in passing gear or hard take off all of the above problems are still on-going and have not been repaired. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2007 | 34000 | 60 | 08/14/2005 |
| Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 gmc sierra hybrid truck. two weeks ago while driving at 5 mph the vehicle's steering wheel and the brakes locked. the contact was able to drift to a stop. the vehicle also vibrated, and made a whistling sound. after several attempts the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle's lost power at red lights; however, it restarted. the dealer stated that they did not have the parts to repair the vehicle, they were also waiting for a technician to diagnose the vehicle. the vehicle has been at the dealere for three weeks. the dealer also stated they didn't know where the parts were coming from, yet they've ordered the parts. the contact was currently renting a vehicle. there were no warning indicator lights present at the time of the incident. two weeks prior to the failure, the contact's vehicle overheated and the warning indicator light appeared. the dealer replaced the water pump. the contact also spoke to gm and was told they would investigate the dealer. the contact thought there was a failure with the battery, it was defective and serviced under the warranty. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/21/2005 | 1500 | 6 | 06/30/2005 |
| When listening to the radio only in accessory mode for approx. 2-4 hours the battery is drained without warning to the point that the truck will not start, the onstar goes dead -we are unable to summon help if needed, and the radio goes completely dead. we have had the vehicle to the dealership and was given a bulliten from gm (document id# 1689523). general motors customer service is working with us, but the dealership claims that there is no way to fix the problem. the truck has approximately 3600 miles on the odometer, when purchased in june the truck had approximately 590 miles. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/04/2007 | 23600 | 1 | 11/08/2004 |
| Heater /ac fan 5 speed not working and wires to blower under pass side hot to the touch and plastic jacket on wires burning off also connector with same leads to blower melting to socket unable to unplug ( unable to use heat or fan without build of heat on wire) lots of burning smell. *jb | |||
| 08/25/2007 | 39000 | 10 | 08/10/2005 |
| The blower motor would work and then not work and when it worked for a long period of time, smoke would come out from under the passenger dashboard. i removed the cardboard cover and saw smoke from the connection to the blower loter and the connection was hot to the touch so i pulled it off from the blower. *tr | |||