Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
SB-07-06-04-019A11/01/200810028831General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe06/01/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
04/29/2012
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that the gear indicator on the instrument panel no longer illuminated. as a result, the contact was unaware as to what gear the vehicle was engaged. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v055000 (power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator). the failure mileage was unknown. kmj
04/29/2012
 Tl-the contact owns a 2005 gmc yukon denali xl. the contact stated that the gear indicator on the instrument panel no longer illuminated. as a result, the contact was unaware as to what gear the vehicle was shifted into. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 05v055000 (power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator). the failure mileage was unknown. sm.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11/11/201082000
 Vehicle safety standard no. 102 concern transmission shift lever. the shift indicator in the instrument panel does not illuminate. when the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver does not know which gear the vehicle is in. d,r,n,p..ect.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
03/02/200766152503/19/2005
 Purchased new yukon denali xl on 3/19/05. initially my husband and i noticed the seat position memory was faulty. problem was minor did not report it. replaced the head lights every 2 months ~ drove us crazy but we did not complain. less than 8 months paint on the console and accessory buttons peeled. finally on 3/2/07 i was driving to work and got a transmission hot message. furious and concerned i drove straight to the dealer for assistance. later that day i find out that my less than two year old truck costing about $50,000 needed a new radiator and coolant system, replaced radiator hoses upper and lower,heater hoses, replaced coolant jug, replaced thermostat, replace bypass hose and truck needed an extensive engine block cooling flush, further indicating that the transmission and radiator fluid mixed - totaling $2,100. truck was in the shop on 1/12/07 for regular scheduled maintenance, which included inspection of the radiator, coolant system and hoses. on 3/6/07, called to check on my truck to find out that there was slight damage to the transmission; however, the advisor stated i would not get the transmission replaced right now, just begin a service for a new vehicle just the words you want to hear after wasting your money on a luxury suv. i contacted gmc customer care and they indicated there are no recalls on the issue. after doing an in depth online search i am now aware that many people have had the same problem. gmc as well as the dealer act as if it's not a big deal so owners have not pressed the issue. many owners state that they are not interested in the run around so they get the car repaired and don't pursue the issue. this matter needs immediate attention and possible recalls. no automobile should have transmission / radiator/ coolant/ electrical (head light) /memory malfunction or cheap interior issues within 2 yrs. gmc needs to step up to the plate and except responsibility for their poorly manufactured yukon denali. *jb