Features deleted by GM

[AuroraGirl]

im starting this to document deleted features.


UNDERHOOD LAMP (2003?)
CABIN AIR FILTER (2003. Can be added back with a GM kit. )


FLOOR LIGHTING (2003?)
GLOVE BOX LAMP (maybe just mine dont but not sure?)
LOWER DOOR AUXILLARY ROCKER WEATHER STRIPS (2003)

Flip up wipers (2003, GMC can still use the old wiper arms but not Chevy because of hoods)

 

[stutaeng]

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

 

[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.

I wonder if my 05 has this

 

[stutaeng]

Serviceable fuel filter is something else that got deleted as well. I think it was in 2004 IIRC?

 

[stutaeng]

The little air filter box life monitor also got deleted. I can't remember when that happened. Maybe that was only on the 99-02? Only my 99 has that. You can simply change the lid if you want to add it. I frankly never figured out how use or read that little gadget.

 

[stutaeng]

The light under the hood also got deleted, not sure what year?

I didn't know the glovebox light got deleted, SMH.

 

[ORVietVet]

Serviceable fuel filter is something else that got deleted as well. I think it was in 2004 IIRC?

My 2004 does not have an exterior fuel filter. I looked.

 

[ORVietVet]

The light under the hood also got deleted, not sure what year?

I didn't know the glovebox light got deleted, SMH.

Not missing the under hood light.

 

[DateNight]

Probably why the early gmt800s are the best IMO. They really started taking away stuff in the gmt900 trucks.

 

[mars2878]

My 2000 Sierra has it.

The little air filter box life monitor also got deleted. I can't remember when that happened. Maybe that was only on the 99-02? Only my 99 has that. You can simply change the lid if you want to add it. I frankly never figured out how use or read that little gadget.

 

[mars2878]

My 2000 Sierra has an underhood light.

Ive never looked to see if has a glovebox light or not.

The light under the hood also got deleted, not sure what year?

I didn't know the glovebox light got deleted, SMH.

 

[JorgeS]

Passenger side and liftgate key slots; our 2001 Suburban had both, our 2005 Yukon only driver's door key slot. Not sure if only Suburbans had these, but our 2001 Suburban LE had both a power door lock button on right rear pillar, and a 12V outlet; 2005 Yukon neither.
Our 2005 Yukon steering column does not lock; is it defective or did they also delete the locking function used on early years?

 

[mike8449]

The little air filter box life monitor also got deleted. I can't remember when that happened. Maybe that was only on the 99-02? Only my 99 has that. You can simply change the lid if you want to add it. I frankly never figured out how use or read that little gadget.

My 02 2500HD has the air box filter gauge. I'm like you - it never made any sense to me either!

 

[AuroraGirl]

The little air filter box life monitor also got deleted. I can't remember when that happened. Maybe that was only on the 99-02? Only my 99 has that. You can simply change the lid if you want to add it. I frankly never figured out how use or read that little gadget.

my 2005 has it

 

[AuroraGirl]

Passenger side and liftgate key slots; our 2001 Suburban had both, our 2005 Yukon only driver's door key slot. Not sure if only Suburbans had these, but our 2001 Suburban LE had both a power door lock button on right rear pillar, and a 12V outlet; 2005 Yukon neither.
Our 2005 Yukon steering column does not lock; is it defective or did they also delete the locking function used on early years?

GOod memory, only 2003/4+ with no RKE got passenger key slot.
Mine has one for example.

The light under the hood also got deleted, not sure what year?

I didn't know the glovebox light got deleted, SMH.

I changed the text in my first post to red since i did include that but it was hard to see

My 2004 does not have an exterior fuel filter. I looked.

The fuel filter situation was more to do with returnless fuel BUT it is still a good idea regardless
Ill try to find some 100% dates on them if i cant find them ill just put (2004?) like a couple other things

 

[AuroraGirl]

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

 

[INW-Iron-Steel]

My 2004 does not have an exterior fuel filter. I looked.

I really wonder if 2004 was a changeover year, and some got them, while others did-not. Maybe it is an E85 thing too? My 2004 does not have one either, but some retailers list that one is possible. It has always piqued my interest.

 

[stutaeng]

I really wonder if 2004 was a changeover year, and some got them, while others did-not. Maybe it is an E85 thing too? My 2004 does not have one either, but some retailers list that one is possible. It has always piqued my interest.

The E85 was only on the L59 RPO code engine. E85 is the same thing as flex fuel, correct? I want to say that engine got introduced prior to 2004, but I can't remember exactly when? Maybe 2002?

The 5.3 (L59) engine I swapped into my Silverado came from a 04 Yukon XL and that one had return style fuel system. Which is strange now that I'm reading this and connecting the dots... Ummm

 

[ORVietVet]

I had a 2002 Tahoe that was Flex Fuel.