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As mentioned in other threads, I bought an 04 Yukon XL SLT a few days ago. Canadian truck. We love it, but it's got problems. 16 of 'em that I've found so far, despite being a "GM Optimum recertified" critter. We're talking big honking issues any idiot would notice, like missing lenses and lights that don't turn on. If they'd actually done the 150-point inspection, they'd have found each and every single one of them.
The poor critter's going back to the dealership tomorrow morning for godknowshowlong to have the laundry list fixed. Before it goes, there are a few things I'd really appreciate doublechecking with people who know their trucks, and won't save $$ by BSing me.
1) Instrument panel battery light. According to the manual, this is supposed to come on when the key is in RUN position but the engine isn't running. On our truck, it comes on in ACC. Somewhat unnerving when you're just sitting still with the radio on. Is this normal?
2) DVD power. Audiovox roof unit, I assume it's stock because the truck has the sunroof and I remember seeing somewhere that sunroof/dvd were a package in 2004. Manual shows a Panasonic unit, but then half the manual is US-only stuff, and this is a Canadian truck. At any rate, the DVD will only work with the key in RUN position. Manual says it should work in ACC or retained accessory power, but it's dead. Does anyone's DVD actually work in ACC or RAP?
3) Headlight switch - automatic headlights. The "off" position on this switch seems to be spring-loaded. I can't for the life of me figure out how to kill the lights on this truck if I want to. I don't want to defeat the DRLs when I'm on the road, but I'd like to be able to have the truck idle in park with lights off. The parking/emergency brake's done this on any other vehicle we've had, but it doesn't work on the Yukon either. What am I missing?
4) Oil level. The first time Hubby pulled the dipstick, the level was a good 3/4" above the top of the hatched area. Far as I've always known, above the hatch = overfilled. Checked the manual, and it said the same thing. Took it in to the dealership's sister location nearer to my home, where they decided to remedy the problem by performing an oil change. I know they actually did something, because the DIC said oil life remaining had gone from 97% back up to 100. Hubby pulled the dipstick after I got home, and same thing - overfilled by 3/4". I called GM to ask if there'd been a manual revision, a recall to change the dipstick, or a service bulletin advising this new oil level, and was told no - it's to be filled to the top of the hatching, period. I'm seriously confused why 2 GM dealerships would do something odd...but then again, this first one sent the truck out with a pile of leaves in the air filter housing. I don't get it.
If anyone's got some wisdom here, I'd sure love to hear it!
The poor critter's going back to the dealership tomorrow morning for godknowshowlong to have the laundry list fixed. Before it goes, there are a few things I'd really appreciate doublechecking with people who know their trucks, and won't save $$ by BSing me.
1) Instrument panel battery light. According to the manual, this is supposed to come on when the key is in RUN position but the engine isn't running. On our truck, it comes on in ACC. Somewhat unnerving when you're just sitting still with the radio on. Is this normal?
2) DVD power. Audiovox roof unit, I assume it's stock because the truck has the sunroof and I remember seeing somewhere that sunroof/dvd were a package in 2004. Manual shows a Panasonic unit, but then half the manual is US-only stuff, and this is a Canadian truck. At any rate, the DVD will only work with the key in RUN position. Manual says it should work in ACC or retained accessory power, but it's dead. Does anyone's DVD actually work in ACC or RAP?
3) Headlight switch - automatic headlights. The "off" position on this switch seems to be spring-loaded. I can't for the life of me figure out how to kill the lights on this truck if I want to. I don't want to defeat the DRLs when I'm on the road, but I'd like to be able to have the truck idle in park with lights off. The parking/emergency brake's done this on any other vehicle we've had, but it doesn't work on the Yukon either. What am I missing?
4) Oil level. The first time Hubby pulled the dipstick, the level was a good 3/4" above the top of the hatched area. Far as I've always known, above the hatch = overfilled. Checked the manual, and it said the same thing. Took it in to the dealership's sister location nearer to my home, where they decided to remedy the problem by performing an oil change. I know they actually did something, because the DIC said oil life remaining had gone from 97% back up to 100. Hubby pulled the dipstick after I got home, and same thing - overfilled by 3/4". I called GM to ask if there'd been a manual revision, a recall to change the dipstick, or a service bulletin advising this new oil level, and was told no - it's to be filled to the top of the hatching, period. I'm seriously confused why 2 GM dealerships would do something odd...but then again, this first one sent the truck out with a pile of leaves in the air filter housing. I don't get it.
If anyone's got some wisdom here, I'd sure love to hear it!
