Instrument Panel problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche

Speedometer stopped working completely. It had been working fine when I last drove it. But when I started driving within the next 3-4 hours I noticed it was not reading the speed at all. All the other gauges on the cluster were working properly. When talking to the dealership about this problem they stated it wasn't a simple fix and could cost me above $500, they couldn't give me an estimate of how much it would cost. . After reviewing the complaints listed on this website, this seems to be a manufacturers defect. Many other owners of this same vehicle have had the same complaint and its rare that it functions properly in any of the vehicles. Even though my vehicle is over the warranty period I believe that the manufacturer should stand behind their work and correct this problem. A recall is definitely in order.

While traveling at approximately 45 mph the speedometer showed 72 mph. I see a recall for 2005 Avalanche but my VIN number does not qualify.

The speedometer and temperature gauge on my instrument panel are pinned at max and min readings, no longer working at all. Nothing I'm aware of led to this happening. I plan on having the problem diagnosed and repaired shortly. . Read more...

My 2005 Avalanche 1500 speedometer is not working it fails to record the correct speed it stay on 0 most of the time. Think gm should have recall this problem too many 05 chevy Avalanche owners are having this trouble.

My 2005 chevy Avalanche 1500 speedometer is having problems. The gauge will read faster then what I am drive. Then it will stick at over 60 mph, the arrow will point completely down. If I turn on and off engine the gauge will reset it self backwards 5 mph each time I do this. It will work for two days after that then the problem happen all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2005 chevy Avalanche. The contact was driving at approximately 30 mph when he noticed that the speedometer was giving an incorrect reading of 130 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The dealer told that the contact the vehicle was not included in any recalls and therefore, he would have to assume all repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 54,800. The current mileage was 55,434. Updated 05/06/10. Updated 05/10/jb.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer and tachometer failed; the components would not go back down to zero. She had not noticed any prior issues with those components. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current and failure mileages were 55,582.

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. Consumer states vehicle loss due to electrical instrument panel wire harness fire in fuse box the consumer stated he received a recall letter in September 2011 regarding the blower motor resistor which could potentially catch fire.

I own a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and the speedometer stopped working. The truck has 51k miles and not been modified. This is a danger to my family and the cost of repair is expensive. This is a know issue and should be a recall.

While traveling on the interstate in my 2005 chevy Avalanche I noticed that my speedometer read 90mph vs. 40/45mph. I pulled off the highway and placed the vehicle in "park" and the speedometer read 50mph while the vehicle was stopped. Gm states that my vehicles VIN do not fall within the range of their "bulletin for recalls.

Speedometer is not working and due to research on internet it is a common problem with this make and model vehicle. Dealer will not rectify problem as a recall.

Speedometer on my 2005 chevy Avalanche is stuck on 100 plus miles per hour.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the speedometer does not work correctly and the instrument panel is not in english. While making left turns at low speeds, the contact heard a noise under the steering shaft. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing to worry about because it would not affect the vehicle. Mileages 85279 updated 04-14-09 updated 04/15/09.

Speedometer is failing to work correctly. Most of the time it is stuck at 120 mph. Or doesn't work at all.

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. While traveling 55 mph the contact noticed that the speedometer suddenly stopped functioning. The contact stated that the manufacturer sent recall information regarding the failure to the dealers and not the consumers; therefore, he was unable to get the remedy repaired at no charge. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but no repairs were made when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 65000 and the current mileage was 103285.

Speedometer has stopped working properly. It may not move at all or it may tell me I am going 120 mph. I know of several other Avalanche owners that have had or are having the save problem. The vehicle has less than 47,000 miles. I spoke to the dealer and was told there is a recall on older models, but not on my 05.

I have a 2005 chevy Avalanche that I am the original owner and have recently had a problem with the speedometer not working correctly. Some days it works fine and other days it doesn't work or the speed is all over the place. I have heard this has been an issue on previous year models and gm has not done a recall. No one can tell me exactly what the problem is and I don't want to waste money trying to figure it out. This is obviously a problem gm has known about and will not address. This is also a safety issue that gm needs to rectify ASAP! any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance in this matter, regards, mr. Anthony trapino.

Erratic speedometer, works sometimes, sometimes stays at 0 miles an hour, sometimes reads 30 or so miles an hour at a complete stop.

Speedometer not working properly. Usually stuck anywhere from 65 - over 120 mph, whether parked or moving at a lower speed. The first time it happened it had reset itself and didn't happen again for a while. Now constantly incorrect. Also, some other lights are out on instrument panel and steering wheel. Too expensive to fix.

2005 Avalanche speedometer started reading slower than I was traveling one month later it doesn't work.

Speedometer needle was tacky last week while driving in town around 45-50 mph. I watched the gauge and the problem seemed to have corrected itself. Yesterday, the speedometer completely went crazy while I was driving, quit working at 25 mph, and when I slowed down, the needle went below the mph gauge line and is now pointing straight down, blocking my view of the gear shift panel on the instrument cluster. I have 44,000 miles or so on this vehicle and just bought it used two weeks ago.

Instrument panel problems. Gm extended the warranty on 2003-2004 trucks for instrument panel issues, I have a 2005 which has issues similar to the previous models. The speedo gets stuck and gives false speeds and the hour meter on the truck re-set it self to 0.

While driving looked down at speedometer doing 150 mph when I stopped went to 60mph while setting still. Many friends having the same problem with these models of chevy Avalanches. Called chevy they stated there was not a recall for this problem. Something wrong.

I was driving down the road and realized that my odometer was not working properly. . It was registering that I was going 120 mph, in a 35, I knew that was wrong. . . All the other gauges are working well. I now recorded 120 mph or sometimes it will record between 75 and 90. I haven't corrected it. . I'm waiting for GMC do something. Or until the inspection sticker expires.

At about 65k miles, speedometer stopped registering accurately. Now about 75k on the vehicle if odometer accurate. When stopped speedometer reads anywhere from 60 to 100mph and when driving reads anywhere from 90 to off the scale (6 o'clock position on the speedometer where no speed is listed). In short, wildly inaccurate. Researched the problem and it appears chevy is replacing the instrument cluster for this problem on up to 2004 vehicles but not 2005 although it appears the problem is rampant among Avalanche owners. Request NHTSA implement a recall on this widespread problem.

My speedometer begin skipping on my 05 chevy Avalanche when I was driving. It did this for about a week or so. Then it started showing that I was doing 20-mph faster than I was actually going. When I would stop, it would still indicate I was going 20-40mpn. Finally, on Feb 4th, it got stuck at over 120 mph. So now I no longer have a working speedometer.

Speedometer continually goes haywire; it appears you are driving 50+ mph when you are in park; when you actually do start moving you have no idea how fast you are going; max out at 120 mph when you are flowing with traffic in a 70 mph zone. Occurs intermittently with increasing frequency; I have not had an assessment of the cost associated with this repair done yet.

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche at approx. 40,000 miles the speedometer has gone crazy never giving the correct speed. Several others with this problem and recall has been call for 2002 -2004 models that use the same cluster and step motor that controls the speedometer. Contacted the dealer to fix problem but they wanted 600+ to fix the problem.

I took my son to school and after I drop him off,my speedometer stopped working! it was saying I was going 120 miles an hour! I call the dealership them told OH they go out all of the time?.

Speedometer will read erratically at times. While at a stop light, speedometer dial will read a value other than zero mph (60mph for example). Then eventually the dial will return to zero. Then it will repeat the above again. . .

Speedometer does not operate properly.

Chevy Avalanche - first speedometer stopped working as well as rpm gauge. Next gas & oil gauge stopped working as well. Now it's hit or miss when they will work again. Very dangerous. Dealership not cooperative to fix. Recall needed!!.

I own a 2005 chevy Avalanche which I bought last June 2007 from a private party and I noticed that last septermber 2007 as I was driving on the street, I noticed that my speedometer was reading 110 and I was only going at 25mph. I wish to know what to do and I have not yet fixed my truck due to the fact that fixing my truck is over $1,000 dollars. Is there anyway I can fix my truck w/o paying anything?.

My speedometer is stuck on 0.

I am posting this to help others and get this information on the internet. I own a 2005 Avalanche 1500 2/wd with 22000 miles. At about 19000 miles, while driving at night I heard a click the lights in the instrument panel went out. Dealer replaced the instrument panel, with in 3 days another click and the lights went out. Dealer replaced instrument panel and the next time I drive at night "click" and the lights went out. Now my dealer has had my truck in his shop for 7 days and I don't know when I will get it back. For a vehicle to blow 4 instrument panels, which cost $600. 00 a piece plus installation, makes me wonder if this might be a common problem and a recall should made so gm would be responsible for repairs. I will also send this to the nhsta.