2003 GMC Yukon XL Electrical system Problems

“Reduced engine speed warning light comes on and drops truck to an idle. I feel this is very dangerous in traffic and on highways. My mechanic has not been able to locate problem. All forums and online help has brought me to dead ends. This is my last resort, I believe GM knows what the problem is and am hoping they will do the right thing and recall before someone is seriously hurt or killed from this issue.”

“Instrument panel inoperative recall notice for 7 years/70,000 miles, received after 71,000 miles even when problem started at 64,000 miles, all gauges go out at random and is interment. A call to general motors and an hour of time I was told nothing can be done I was out of recall notice mileage and I was out of luck and had to pay for the repair myself. *updated 12/12/07 updated 12/12/07”

“While driving on the highway and keeping up with traffic, I noticed my speed was 75mph. Slowing down to the posted speed limit I was suddenly getting passed up by everyone. It wasn't until I exited the highway and while waiting at a stoplight I noticed the speedometer was reading 10mph (while standing still). Checking Gmc and chevrolet forums online, this seems to be a common problem and a definite safety concern. The reading on the speedometer while in park now varies between 10-20 MPH, and I have absolutely no idea how fast I'm actually traveling while driving. …”

“Recall for the speedometer in 2003/2004 the there was a recall in 2003/2004 for the speedometer and when I took my car in for another problem I showed the recall letter and they said they only could change it if there was any problem. Past 7 years and less than 70,000 miles the speedometer stopped working when I parked my car. I took my car in to get fixed and they charge me for it, because it has passed 7 years and the warranty for the recall had expired. If there was a problem before they knew it that sooner or later we would have a problem with the speedometer. …”

“I have recently purchased a 2003 Gmc Yukon Xl and since I bought this car I have had several problems with the speed odometer sticking at different MPH or just not working all the way around. It was never the whole cluster that went out, just the odometer. I spoke to several different people I know that own anything from the Gmc yukon to the chevy suburban (total of 9 people from texas to oklahoma) and each one of them have also had this same problem. I have recently got the problem fixed. To which the receipt from the dealership states they replaced the whole cluster.”