Source reference 2006-08-02
Manufacturer communication — 2006 GMC YUKON
Relation to the target vehicle
- The source's vehicle field says Yukon; whether it is an XL is not stated.
- The trim (Denali) is not stated.
- Model year
- Match 2006 — Source vehicle field
- Model
- Unknown YUKON — Source vehicle field
- Trim
- Unknown
What the manufacturer’s document says
normal characteristic (no repair) ・ names this vehicle
Applies to
The information applies to 2003-07 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon, and Hummer H2 with RPO DL3 or DL7.
the passage
This information applies to 2003-07 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon, Hummer H2 with RPO DL3 or DL7.
Fault
Some owners may comment that the driver's outside auto dimming mirror (RPO DL3 or DL7) has double vision or a ghost image.
the passage
Some owners may comment that the driver’s outside auto dimming mirror RPO DL3 or DL7 has double vision or a ghost image.
Finding the cause
Possible causes
The auto dimming mirror uses 3rd surface chrome glass, whereas a mirror without auto dimming uses 1st surface chrome glass.
the passage
The auto dimming mirror uses a 3rd surface chrome glass (a mirror without auto dimming uses 1st surface chrome glass).
Correction
Caution
Because the auto dimming fluid lies between the clear glass and the chrome surface glass, some customers may notice double vision or a ghost image, which is a normal characteristic; replacing the mirror will not correct it.
the passage
Due to the auto dimming fluid being between the clear glass and the chrome surface glass, some customers may notice double vision or a ghost image, which is a normal characteristic. Replacing the mirror will not correct the concern.
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Stated content
Communication summary
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Ghost Image in Mirror This information applies to 2003-07 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Silverado Classic, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, Sierra Classic, Yukon, Hummer H2 with RPO DL3 or DL7. Some owners may comment that the driver’s outside auto dimming mirror RPO DL3 or DL7 has double vision or a ghost image. The auto dimming mirror uses a 3rd surface chrome glass (a mirror without auto dimming uses 1st surface chrome glass). Due to the auto dimming fluid being between the clear glass and the chrome surface glass, some customers may notice double vision or a ghost image, which is a normal characteristic. Replacing the mirror will not correct the concern.
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Source
- Source
- GM TechLink
- Source reference
- 2006-08-02
- Received by source
- 2006-08-01
- Incident date
- Unknown
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