GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006
Common on this vehicle:Gauge or instrument faultAir conditioning or heaterOverheatingSmoke or fire
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Known issuesShift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster may not illuminate (FMVSS 102) - recall 05V-0555
Recall2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ —
Automatic Transmission Shift Lever Position Indicator Illumination Recall
1Fault
- Under certain starting conditions the shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate; on later start-ups the condition may or may not recur.
- If the indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear is selected and the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, possibly injuring people outside the vehicle.
2Finding the cause
Possible causes
- The PRNDL indicator behavior is induced only by a very specific battery voltage waveform and depends on vehicle level characteristics, while the vehicle otherwise operates normally.
- The "blank PRNDL" anomaly appeared at the assembly plants after interim 2005 model year instrument panel cluster revisions that began on January 31, 2005.
3Correction
Repair
- Dealers are to reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
Parts
- No parts are required for this recall.
Caution
- The service calibration is in Techline Information System (TIS) data version 2.25 and on TIS CD-ROM version 3.
- A later dealer message says TIS Data 2.50 has been released, so dealers no longer need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) for a VCI number to access the calibration.
- Vehicles with manual transmissions are not involved in this recall and need no further action.
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From the manufacturer’s document
- Applies to:The recall covers certain 2005 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and built within the listed VIN breakpoints.
- Condition:Under certain starting conditions the shift lever position indicator in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate; on later start-ups the condition may or may not recur.
- Condition:If the indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear is selected and the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, possibly injuring people outside the vehicle.
- Cause:The PRNDL indicator behavior is induced only by a very specific battery voltage waveform and depends on vehicle level characteristics, while the vehicle otherwise operates normally.
- Cause:The "blank PRNDL" anomaly appeared at the assembly plants after interim 2005 model year instrument panel cluster revisions that began on January 31, 2005.
- Repair:Dealers are to reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Repair:Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
- Caution:The service calibration is in Techline Information System (TIS) data version 2.25 and on TIS CD-ROM version 3.
- Caution:A later dealer message says TIS Data 2.50 has been released, so dealers no longer need to contact the Techline Customer Support Center (TCSC) for a VCI number to access the calibration.
- Parts:No parts are required for this recall.
- Caution:Vehicles with manual transmissions are not involved in this recall and need no further action.
- Cause
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT." UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE STARTING CONDITIONS, THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR LOCATED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. IF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
- Consequence
- THE VEHICLE MAY MOVE IN AN UNINTENDED DIRECTION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INJURY TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
Recall2005 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2005-02-15
Shift Lever Position Indicator Illumination Recall
1Fault
Not stated
2Finding the cause
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster may not illuminate (FMVSS 102) - recall 05V-055Repair
- Dealers reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
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- Cause
- Certain vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 - Location, identification and illumination of displays. Under certain vehicle starting conditions, the shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster may not illuminate. In subsequent vehicle start-ups, this condition may or may not occur again. If the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in and the vehicle may move in an unintended direction, resulting in possible injury to others outside of the vehicle. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2012-05-29
Gear indicator on instrument panel no longer illuminates
1Fault
THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO LONGER ILLUMINATED.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3CorrectionNot repaired
THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.
What the documents say to do
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster may not illuminate (FMVSS 102) - recall 05V-055Repair
- Dealers reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
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- Fault
- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR INDICATOR ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO LONGER ILLUMINATED.
- Remedy
- THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED.
- Consequence
- AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE AS TO WHAT GEAR THE VEHICLE WAS ENGAGED.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON XL 1500 ・ 2014-08-15
A/C blower runs at highest setting; gear indicator light dimmed
1Fault
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
THE BLOWER DID NOT STOP RUNNING UNTIL MY HUSBAND REMOVED THE FUSE.
What the documents say to do
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster may not illuminate (FMVSS 102) - recall 05V-055Repair
- Dealers reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
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- Fault
- YESTERDAY I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND TURNED ON THE A/C. THE A/C BLOWER WAS BLOWING AT THE HIGHEST SETTING REGARDLESS OF THE CONTROL SETTING. (1 more)
- Remedy
- THE BLOWER DID NOT STOP RUNNING UNTIL MY HUSBAND REMOVED THE FUSE.
Owner complaint2005 GMC YUKON DENALI XL ・ 2010-11-12
Shift indicator in instrument panel does not illuminate
1Fault
THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
2Finding the cause
Not stated
3Correction
Not stated
What the documents say to do
Shift lever position indicator in the instrument cluster may not illuminate (FMVSS 102) - recall 05V-055Repair
- Dealers reprogram the instrument panel cluster.
- Prepare the vehicle for instrument panel cluster (IPC) reprogramming, then program the IPC using TIS data version 2.25.
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- Fault
- THE SHIFT INDICATOR IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT ILLUMINATE.
- Consequence
- WHEN THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION INDICATOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE, THE DRIVER DOES NOT KNOW WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE IS IN.

