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The shift lever position indicator located in the instrument panel cluster does not illuminate. When the shift lever position indicator does not illuminate, the driver does not know which gear the vehicle is in.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Yukon. When accelerating from first to second gear at 1,800 rpms the transmission slipped into second gear. The vehicle decelerated and the contact pulled off the road. The failure occurred while driving 65 mph. The vehiclewas currently at the dealer and the transmission will either be torn down or replaced. The current mileage is 45,180, and failure mileage was 45,000.
: the contact stated the vehicle was unable to be placed into reverse gear. The vehicle was driven for awhile before it was taken to the dealership. While at the dealership, diagnostic tests were performed. The problem was with the reverse input piston seal. It was cut and not holding proper pressure. The seal was replaced however the vehicle was still having the problem after repairs were made. The vehicle was taken to 2 other dealerships where diagnostic tests were performed. The dealerships are unable to duplicate the problem.
- Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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- Westbury, NY, USA