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GMC Yukon XL 2000–2006

GMC Yukon XLModel years 2000–2006

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Common on this vehicle:Gauge or instrument fault

issueSpeedometer needle appears inaccurate (specification +/- 2 MPH)Remove

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Known issuesSpeedometer needle appears inaccurate (specification +/- 2 MPH)1

  1. Manufacturer communication2003–2006 GMC YUKON XL ・ 2017-08-15(1 earlier editions of this document folded here)

    Speedometer Needle Accuracy Preliminary Information

    1. 1Fault

      • A customer may comment that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate.

    2. 2Finding the cause

      Possible causes

      • The needle is electrically operated by a stepper motor and there may be some variation in accuracy.

      Steps to confirm (in the document’s order)

      1. Digital readouts such as "Digital Speedometer" on the DIC are direct readouts of the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and are much more accurate.
      2. The specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH (= 3.22 km/h) at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

    3. 3Correction

      Caution

      • Tire size, tread life and inflation may cause some variation in the readings.
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    From the manufacturer’s document

    • Applies to：The model list names 2003-2013 GMC Sierra and Yukon models.
    • Condition：A customer may comment that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate.
    • Cause：The needle is electrically operated by a stepper motor and there may be some variation in accuracy.
    • Confirm：Digital readouts such as "Digital Speedometer" on the DIC are direct readouts of the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) and are much more accurate.
    • Confirm：The specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH (= 3.22 km/h) at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.
    • Caution：Tire size, tread life and inflation may cause some variation in the readings.

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    Remedy
    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 miles per hour (= 3.22 km/h) at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

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