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Gmc 2500 dieselhd sle sierra rearwheel drive instrument panay is inoperative.have to use iphone for speed and guess at gas effecting cruise control interior lights fan speed and cd player
When placed in park then turned off the key wouldn't come out of the ignition, when placed in drive while running the key would come out freely.
(electrical) as an ongoing issue, the dashboard gauges/indicators (i.e. Tach, speedometer, etc..) will sometimes not register until several minutes after the vehicle has been running (this could be for up to miles)it has not affected vehicle performance to date.(fuel/propulsion system) i have begun having issues where it goes into "reduced engine power".further diagnostic attempts have led me to believe that it is due to a faulty throttle position sensor (part of the throttle body), tac module, or app assembly (accelerator pedal).most likely cause may be due to the throttle position sensor, as this issue has happened when the vehicle is on "cruise control".however, due to the inferior design of the throttle body unit itself, the manufacture has made it difficult or if designed to be impossible to replace just the tps, by riveting the tps to the throttle body, and may have to replace the whole throttle body.i am having the vehicle serviced for a complete diagnostic and repair, and will elaborate further upon successful repair if desired.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500.while driving less than 45 mph, the speedometer displayed 120 mph.the contact shut off the vehicle and restarted it to see if the speedometer would reset itself.the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they would not perform repairs because it was not covered under the warranty.the failure and current mileages were 104,571.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500.the contact stated that the heater light failed first followed by the driver's side instrument panel lighting.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was not covered.the passenger side of the instrument panel failed later and the entire panel went black.the vehicle will be repaired at the contact's expense.the failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was unknown.updated 06/17/09. *ljthe dashboard lights and gauges failed completely. Updated 06/17/09.
The vehicle has had failure of the air conditioner and heating. Resulted in fired in the dash board wiring twice. Had been in the shop for heating and air conditioner eight times.
Gmc 2500 dieselhd sle sierra rearwheel drive instrument panay is inoperative.have to use iphone for speed and guess at gas effecting cruise control interior lights fan speed and cd player
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that there was a loss of power while traveling at any speed. The warning light illuminated for loss of power intermittently. The contact had to depress the acceleration pedal to the floorboard to accelerate on more than one occasion but to no avail. The vehicle continued to stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer more than five times, who was not able to replicate or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had also been taken to the dealer for diagnosis but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independentmechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.
While driving on the highway, my 2003 gmc sierra 2500 displayed a "reduced engine power" warning on my dashboard. My vehicle lost all speed control, decelerating from 65 mph to 20 mph in a matter of seconds. I immediately pulled over to the side of the highway and shut my truck off. Once i restarted the vehicle, the message was gone and my truck was fine. It was a very scary incident not being able keep the right speed for the conditions on the highway.
Gmc 2500 dieselhd sle sierra rearwheel drive instrument panay is inoperative.have to use iphone for speed and guess at gas effecting cruise control interior lights fan speed and cd player
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving the service brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the brake and fuel lines. The brake andfuel lines were corroded which caused the brake fluid and fuel to leak. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
Brake line rusted through and lost all braking capability.luckly it happened pulling into my driveway and not on the highway!fuel lines rusted through and leaking fuel puddlingonto the ground.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed excessive fumes coming from the exhaust of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that four fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure recurred on multiple occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,736.
(electrical) as an ongoing issue, the dashboard gauges/indicators (i.e. Tach, speedometer, etc..) will sometimes not register until several minutes after the vehicle has been running (this could be for up to miles)it has not affected vehicle performance to date.(fuel/propulsion system) i have begun having issues where it goes into "reduced engine power".further diagnostic attempts have led me to believe that it is due to a faulty throttle position sensor (part of the throttle body), tac module, or app assembly (accelerator pedal).most likely cause may be due to the throttle position sensor, as this issue has happened when the vehicle is on "cruise control".however, due to the inferior design of the throttle body unit itself, the manufacture has made it difficult or if designed to be impossible to replace just the tps, by riveting the tps to the throttle body, and may have to replace the whole throttle body.i am having the vehicle serviced for a complete diagnostic and repair, and will elaborate further upon successful repair if desired.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the oil level was elevated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred after approximately 30,000 miles and the vehicle was emitting smoke. The vehicle was repaired with new fuel injectors but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 209,000.
I have a complaint similar to complaint nos.10083555,10244075 and 10151690. I own a 2003 gmc serria pickup with 28,000 miles.i complained to the dealer that i had no emergency brake and no rear brakes. The dealer wanted me to pay for the repairs.i felt it was a manufacturing defect.gmc rep came and he wanted me to pay half.please advise what the outcome of other complaints.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled, lost power, and the service engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independentmechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that there was a loss of power while traveling at any speed. The warning light illuminated for loss of power intermittently. The contact had to depress the acceleration pedal to the floorboard to accelerate on more than one occasion but to no avail. The vehicle continued to stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer more than five times, who was not able to replicate or determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had also been taken to the dealer for diagnosis but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Slowing down approaching a stop lite ,applied brakes was a shudder of anti lock and pedal went down to floor. Had to apply emergency brake to avoid a crash.
Ii put new brake calipers on my truck today and had my wife pumping the brake peddle as i bled the brakes and got to the last caliper rears then the 2 fronts when she told me the brake peddle was not holding like it was , and then smoke came out from under the truck and i looked underneath& seen brake fluid everywhere below drivers door the fluid under pressure blew over against the hot engine components as u have to run engine when bleeding the lines lucky i guess it did not catch fire, but after i got on the internet trying to find a replacementi found that is a common problem , i did see the other lines looked bad also the fuel lines looked the same good thing it happened in the driveway at home . Maybe would have been better off if it burnt down ,g.m should fix all of these problems with these trucks on their dime as much as these trucks cost. !!
Brake failure upon slowing down at off ramp. Avoided accident but had total brake failure. Pulled into parking lot, checked fluid levels, were ok, tried brakes again and they were working. Have not had a problem since.have heard reports of similar nature. Some think it is a problem in the valving.hope you can find a cure.
I cross the route 18 on massachusetts when the brake is completely gone almostinvolved in accident.
Driving to work one day, a car in front of me suddenly stopped to turn left. I hit my brakes and felt a "pop" and the brake peddle went straight to the floor, no brakes. I was traveling about 55 mph so at that point, i am a 55 mph spear on wheels. I swerved to the right and drove across someone's driveway and through their yard. This weekend was the city wide garage sales, and thankfully, these folks were not having a sale in their driveway or yard, or else this could have been a terrible accident. The only rust issue with this truck is the brake lines and fuel lines. If your lines rust before your body rust, then i feel there is a serious design flaw. If it was something else rusting then it wouldn't be as big of a deal. But when you are talking brake lines, it is just a matter of time before this flaw causes another catastrophic brake failure, leading to an accident involving serious injury or death. A 10 year old truck should not have this problem. I have owned vehicles that were 15, 20 years old and have never had to replace brake lines. Someone's life is worth so much more than a cheaply made brake line.
Brake line failed, no brakes while heading for a red light. Drive off road till vehicle stopped. Brake line frommaster cylinder to abs control , rotted out. Upon further inspection, all brake lines are rotted out. My mechanic states they all need to be replaced, it will happen again.
I was driving on i 75 doing 70 mph i had to come to a sudden stop i applied brakes and there was no brakes., i ended up putting truck in the ditch to avoid serious accident. It ended both brake lines from master cylinder both blew up from corrosion these lines went to the abs module. I was some what injured.
Abs comes on at low speed.. It increases stopping distance..i have once rear ended a vehicle because of this. There was no damage to either vehicle..also my abs light come on for a few seconds maybe two or three times a month..
Brakes are spongy not right power steering whines as do brakes
Brake line rusted through and lost all braking capability.luckly it happened pulling into my driveway and not on the highway!fuel lines rusted through and leaking fuel puddlingonto the ground.
Severely rusted brake lines that split.main line from master cylinder to abs module and rear line just inboard of lh rear tire.pedal went to the floor on city street when driving.
Brakes failed to engage, i took it to a gm dealer and upon investigation found a corroded brake line that had failed. As they investigated further they found that all the brake lines were corroded and had to be replaced.i have been a mechanic most of my adult life and have never ever heard of corroded brake lines on a 9 year old truck. This is insane i would like to know why there hasn't been a recall on this very important safety issue????? what happens when someone is killed?????? i have no problem taking this to the supreme court. When does money take the place of the most basic safety feature known to the american auto makers???? i want everyone to know that this is known problem with many gm auto's and trucks that everyone is aware of and nothing is being done to correct it!!!!!! how do they sleep at night?
Brake lines rusted causing brakes to rust completely and not work properly.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated while driving the service brake light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that located the failure within the brake and fuel lines. The brake andfuel lines were corroded which caused the brake fluid and fuel to leak. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500. While driving 30 mph the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the stopping distance of the vehicle increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake lines, front and rear rotors, and brake pads were replaced. The current and failure mileages were 49000.
Brake line failure.
I have a complaint similar to complaint nos.10083555,10244075 and 10151690. I own a 2003 gmc serria pickup with 28,000 miles.i complained to the dealer that i had no emergency brake and no rear brakes. The dealer wanted me to pay for the repairs.i felt it was a manufacturing defect.gmc rep came and he wanted me to pay half.please advise what the outcome of other complaints.
Brakes are spongy not right power steering whines as do brakes
I purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. It was sold to me in an unsafe condition. The upper and lower ball joints are shot. The tires are cupped. The vehicle bounces when exceeding 45 mph. The inspection sticker had been removed and replaced which invalidates it therefore it was sold to me without a valid inspection. I have tried to return the vehicle on three separate occasions within days of purchasing it. Parsons ford refuses to take the vehicle back stating they did nothing wrong. No repairs have been made at this time.
I purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. It was sold to me in an unsafe condition. The upper and lower ball joints are shot. The tires are cupped. The vehicle bounces when exceeding 45 mph. The inspection sticker had been removed and replaced which invalidates it therefore it was sold to me without a valid inspection. I have tried to return the vehicle on three separate occasions within days of purchasing it. Parsons ford refuses to take the vehicle back stating they did nothing wrong. No repairs have been made at this time.
The contact owns a 2003 gmc sierra 2500.the contact heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the wheel bearings.he took the vehicle to a local dealer and they stated that the wheel bearings failed.the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 62,000 and current mileage was 67,149.
I purchased a 2003 dodge ram quad cab truck from parsons ford in martinsburg wv. It was sold to me in an unsafe condition. The upper and lower ball joints are shot. The tires are cupped. The vehicle bounces when exceeding 45 mph. The inspection sticker had been removed and replaced which invalidates it therefore it was sold to me without a valid inspection. I have tried to return the vehicle on three separate occasions within days of purchasing it. Parsons ford refuses to take the vehicle back stating they did nothing wrong. No repairs have been made at this time.
Complaint involves reduced power mode while driving. This has become a safety concern because of the rapid drop in speed while driving. It is unsafe trying to exit traffic lanes with no response from throttle pedal and appears to be a common problem with drive by wire vehicles produced by general motors. Vehicle has been to dealership twice with no resolution of the problem. This failure has occurred at various speeds, times of day, temperatures etc. It will enter reduced power once to twice a day.thank you for your time.
While driving on the highway, my 2003 gmc sierra 2500 displayed a "reduced engine power" warning on my dashboard. My vehicle lost all speed control, decelerating from 65 mph to 20 mph in a matter of seconds. I immediately pulled over to the side of the highway and shut my truck off. Once i restarted the vehicle, the message was gone and my truck was fine. It was a very scary incident not being able keep the right speed for the conditions on the highway.
Dt*: the contact stated the exterior passenger side rear mirror was rounded and did not have a statement indicating objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are.due to the rounded design, it created a blind spot.the manufacturer was alerted.
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