Features deleted by GM (gmt800 life cycle)

[AuroraGirl]

2004 GLOVE BOX LAMP REMOVED
2004 WINDSHIELD TINT BAND REMOVED
2004 PASSENGER DOOR LOCK CYLINDER REMOVED (except on trucks without key fob)
2004 DL3 MIRRORS PUDDLE LAMP DELETED

 

[AuroraGirl]

I definitely notice my hvac go to recirc on its own

 

[AuroraGirl]

2004- removed soft windshield molding lol

 

[AuroraGirl]

2003 - REMOVED STAND UP WIPER ARMS

 

[AuroraGirl]

2004 GAS TRUCKS REMOVE SERVICEABLE FUEL FILTER

 

[AuroraGirl]

The low coolant level sensor in the reservoir tank was also deleted. My 99 and 04 GMT800s have this, but my 06 does not.

2004 LOW COOLANT SWITCH REMOVED (WHAT THE HELL!?)

 

[AuroraGirl]

2004 PAINTED PS RESERVOIR REMOVED

 

[stutaeng]

The rear door panel lights were apparently also deleted on the SUV/crew cabs. Looks like it was a 99-02 thing only. I've been meaning to add those on my SUVs.

I'm not sure if the low coolant level switch can also be added? Next time I mess around with HP Tuners I'll see if there's a checkbox for that somewhere.

 

[AuroraGirl]

The rear door panel lights were apparently also deleted on the SUV/crew cabs. Looks like it was a 99-02 thing only. I've been meaning to add those on my SUVs.

I'm not sure if the low coolant level switch can also be added? Next time I mess around with HP Tuners I'll see if there's a checkbox for that somewhere.

You would need to program the IPC most likely. The ipc, if I had to guess, after 2003 is not designed to hear an input from the switch. But it also may be that it can work without it. Being that it requires flashing to change the internal workings of the IPC(even the brightness of the led indicators) , I’d say you need to re-enable it

It may also be like the steering wheel controls, just hook up

 

[AuroraGirl]

If I didnt mention it already

2004/5 1500 TRUCK REAR DISC BRAKES REMOVED

 

[JorgeS]

It seems that the external fuel filter deletion (or actually, incorporating it into the fuel pump) was a cost savings without any real effect on users - why no effect?
1- the fuel pumps usually die well before the fuel filter would get plugged
2- The fuel lines, and the fuel pump outlet line, are likely to get rusted out before the filter gets plugged
Yes, negative comments, but I still love my Yukon, and bought it knowing these issues because, once addressed, the run for a long time, are reliable, and fairly easy to maintain and repair.

 

[ORVietVet]

At least they didn't eliminate the external filter and then just say, "Strainer is good enough".

 

[someotherguy]

2003-2004 running change, the steering wheel lock in the column was discontinued
If the trucks came with passkey III, this would be a non issue.

but passlock and no security trucks they should have kept it, because its not much but one more anti theft deterrent would have been smart

I question the years on this, based 100% on my experience -towing- these vehicles, particularly when many of them were still new.

1999-2000 pickups had locking columns.
2001-up pickups do not - unless equipped w/manual transmission

None of the GMT800 SUV's I've towed had locking steering columns that I can recall. It always puzzled me why the SUV would have a different column than a pickup, since the GMT400's used the same part across the board whether pickup or SUV.

Richard

 

[AuroraGirl]

I question the years on this, based 100% on my experience -towing- these vehicles, particularly when many of them were still new.

1999-2000 pickups had locking columns.
2001-up pickups do not - unless equipped w/manual transmission

None of the GMT800 SUV's I've towed had locking steering columns that I can recall. It always puzzled me why the SUV would have a different column than a pickup, since the GMT400's used the same part across the board whether pickup or SUV.

Richard

the locking column was phased out starting in 2003
The pickup is different than SUV


I guess i dont remember why i put 03-04 , i may have been going off of park avenue/lesabre phase outs! Thanks for the correction, will adjust

 

[stutaeng]

Good thread @AuroraGirl

Maybe a thread on what features were added (gmt800 life cycle) is now warranted?

 

[AuroraGirl]

Good thread @AuroraGirl

Maybe a thread on what features were added (gmt800 life cycle) is now warranted?

i dont know nearly of any, but if i see more than a few things it would be worthwhile.

 

[SK101]

The little air filter box life monitor also got deleted. * I frankly never figured out how use or read that little gadget.

If you mean this thing.
Is fairly simple, read it when the engine is running. If the indicator gets to the red your filter is blocked.
If your filter is blocked the suction on the gauge side of the system is strong enough to overcome the spring and moves the disc/plunger.
Clean or replace the filter as you see fit.

 

[AuroraGirl]

If you mean this thing.
Is fairly simple, read it when the engine is running. If the indicator gets to the red your filter is blocked.
If your filter is blocked the suction on the gauge side of the system is strong enough to overcome the spring and moves the disc/plunger.
Clean or replace the filter as you see fit.

what year did they remove this? I remember reading this, they removed the spot in the filter housing for it too i think

 

[SK101]

what year did they remove this? I remember reading this, they removed the spot in the filter housing for it too i think

my 04 has it

 

[AuroraGirl]

my 04 has it

So does my 05. Maybe under certain gvw