Mercedes Benz Gl 2009

Model Gl made in 2009 by Mercedes Benz got 1 consumer complain as well as 18 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to visibility. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Model 2009

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-2010110000512/01/201010038218Ready06/10/2011
SB-2010110000512/01/201010038218Mercedes-benz: software update for heater lines. *rm06/10/2011
C1A-09110111/01/200910034566Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe12/06/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
LI-05-20-P05/31/201110039256Ready07/13/2011
LI-05-20-P05/31/201110039256Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light is on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. there could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston. *rm07/13/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LI-27-60-P04927004/04/201110038977Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm06/29/2011
LI-27-60-P04927004/04/201110038977Ready06/29/2011
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT
SB-P-04723107/07/200910030940Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel12/23/2009
STEERING
SB-P-04723107/07/200910030940Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel12/23/2009
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
SB-P-04723107/07/200910030940Mercedes: uneven steering forces when steering from lock to lock. increased steering forces in certain positions. approximately every 90 degrees a pressure point can be felt which must be overcome by increased force on the steering wheel12/23/2009
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Ready05/23/2011
SB-32-25-8211/19/201010037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm05/23/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
12/25/2008200
 Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz g550. the contact stated that there was a fog system wiring in the front of the windshield and it is covered with a squizzle line. when headlights shine on the system, the windshield looks like a disco ball moving in circles. the fog system affects the lighting and glare of the headlights from oncoming traffic. the vehicle cannot be driven at night due to the glare off the windshield. the dealer called the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was designed in that manner; therefore, nothing could be done to assist. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 200.