Instrument Panel Problems of Chevrolet Avalanche - part 1

I did an internet search to see what causes a speedometer to go out and to my surprise there are many people who have had their speedometer to go out on this model vehicle. Most people experienced this problem around 30,000 miles. It would benefit consumers if this problem were addressed by the manufacturer.

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My speedo and fuel gauge either do not work or peg out in the instrument cluster. I never received the recall notice for my z71 Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet is saying that they put a limit on the year and mileage. If I would have known it was a recall I would have taken in my vehicle to have it fixed for free. Chevrolet is saying I have to pay for this. . . . This is not right.

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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.

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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.

In may 2012 I bought a used 2004 chevy Avalanche 1500. About two months later, I noticed issues with my speedometer. I first noticed it on a small trip where I was traveling about an hour or so, then all of a sudden, the speedometer dropped to zero. I pulled over for a minute to see what might be wrong, and it seemed that after the truck was shut off for a bit (need to cool down??), it started working ok again. This has happened several times since then, not usually on short runs, but more when the truck has been running for a while. Another issue with the speedometer was when I was hauling a small utility trailer, and going up a hill, it did it again. Someone told me to check out recalls and I found this site where I see that many, many others are experiencing the same, or very similar issues. If there are so many with these same types of issues, why isn't the manufacturer doing anything about it, or at least investigating it? I am military, and I cannot afford any type of motor vehicle violation on my military record, nor can I afford a speeding ticket. . . Just like everyone else. My permanent address is tyrone, PA, but I am stationed at ft. Benning, GA where I bought the truck. Since I live in barracks, I've listed my permanent home residence in PA. Phone contact number is good, and any mailings should go to the address provided below.

Speedometer jumps all over the place, causing the vehicle to speed up or slow down dramaticaly if the cruise control is on. When stopped the speedometer may stick at any mph other than zero.

Gas gauge not working always showing emty speedometer not working correctly sensor light keeps comming on and off.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer functioned erratically. Most recently, it was stuck at the highest speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that he was responsible for repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileage was approximately 85,970. Updated 5/9/11 updated 05/18/11.

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.

On the 2004 Avalanche z71 the speed gauge gets stuck therefore making a safety hazard. Not been able to know your speed could end up deadly.

2004 Avalanche defective speedometer dealership refuses to repair even though the had a common problem with them.

The contact owns 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. The instrumental cluster gear light indicator failed and she was unable to see what gear the vehicle was in. The manufacturer had a voluntary recall which included a limited warranty up to 70,000 miles; therefore, they would not offer any assistance with the repairs. The mileage on the vehicle exceeded the warranty mileage. The failure and the current mileages were 83,600. Updated 10/01/2010 updated 10/05/10.

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 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact was driving 55 mph when the rpms increased. The contact had difficulty switching gears and the vehicle lost power. The windshield wipers would not shut off unless the contact restarted the vehicle. The transmission and the water pump failed completely. The driver side door handle broke and the contact cannot get out of the vehicle unless she climbs over the passenger seat. The speedometer only displayed 10 and 20 mph whenever it was cold outside. The failure mileage was 23,965 and the current mileage was 97,323.

The speedometer will quit working correctly, after driving for a little bit the speedometer needle will get jerky and then start dropping down to zero while maintain the same speed on the vehicle. This is a serious issue as you don't really know how fast you are going any more and all the other dash instruments seem to be working fine and the odometer seem to keep working correctly too. I was checking on line about this issue and found that many other are having this issue too and felt this should be a safety recall to fix their issue.

Speedometer stopped working.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The speedometer would show that the vehicle was traveling at different rates of speed when the vehicle was parked. When driving, the speedometer would fluctuate so he had to use gps to find out how fast he was driving. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. The current mileage was approximately 50,200.

Speedometer stuck at 52 while stopped. Will not accurately measure rate of speed. Speedometer zero's at 52. Odometer appears to function correctly. No apparent cause other than defective equipment. Car make: Chevrolet year: 2003. Model: Avalanche 1500 4 door. Mileage 102,000.

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.

My 2004 Avalanche speedometer no longer operates, it says I am going 120 miles per hour and 70 miles per hour when stopped. I checked a web site and this seems to be a standard problem with this vehicle and I think this should be a recall.

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.

The speedometer quits working while driving or stops working all together.

When driving my Chevrolet 2003 Avalanche my speedometer would stick and eventually fall to zero. After further investigation I have found that a majority of this model from 2003 -2004 have this problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle the fuel gauge was not displaying the proper amount of fuel. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the service lights which tell him if the vehicle was a 2 wheel drive, 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed he would have to pay to have the vehicle to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur intermittently. The failure mileage was 91,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

My 2004 chevy Avalanche z66's speedometer malfunctions constantly while I am driving by displaying that I am going over 120 miles per hour when its only just been backed up and out of a parking spot. Then when I drive, I have no idea how fast I am actually going due to this defective speedometer by chevy still displaying that I am going over 120mph. Even after it is parked and sits for awhile, and is turned off, it still reads over 120 miles per hour.

I have a 2004 Avalanche and it has been working great for the last 4 years. Recently within the last 6 months my speedometer had been twitching and sticking on a certain number. After a few weeks of that. It finally got stuck on 15 mph. I called gm and they stated that they know it is a problem, and they have allowed for a special circumstance replacement for 7 years or 70,000 miles. I am over the miles, but believe that if gm has identified a problem they should cover the repair especially when it is a safety concern. On top of that, I never received a letter informing of such special circumstance.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the speedometer and rpm gauges did not display the correct information. The dealer stated that the instrument panel cluster module failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

The cluster isn't working system states charging at 30 volts, tested with meter 14 volts, also speedometer states that I am doing 65mph while at a dead stop.

The speedometer on my 2004 chevy Avalanche is not working properly. Sometimes it sits at 0 when I am definitely going faster than that. When it does start moving, it isn't keeping the correct speed. I purchased the vehicle in June of 2009 and noticed the problem in July of 1009.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the speedometer seemed to be defective. The speedometer failed periodically which caused the cruise control to fail. The vehicle had not been inspected but the dealer, when called, stated that the contact would be responsible for any repair expenses. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The current mileage was approximately 155,000.

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 on 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche not working, stuck at 120mph. Complete cluster needs to be replaced. I never received any recall notice after purchasing vehicle in 2003. Gm will not correct problem because it is out of warranty.