Dashboard Failed problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier

23 problems related to dashboard failed have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier based on all problems reported for the 2005 Cavalier.

1 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2017

There is a known issue with the gauges in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier causing them to malfunction or not function at all intermittently. This is a safety hazard because you do not know how much fuel you have, the temperature of your engine, or your speed when the gauges fail.

2 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. While the vehicle was parked or while driving, the fuel and temperature gauges failed to display the correct information. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

3 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. While driving 25 mph, all the instrument panel gauges illuminated without warning. It was diagnosed that the electronic instrument cluster failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

4 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2014

A short while after I bought this car I noticed all of my gauges went out. I was nervous to even drive the car because I didn't know how much gas I had or how fast I was going. Now I'm constantly having trouble when iget gas. Even when I know for sure that I need gas after pumping for a few seconds, it never fails that the pump will stop as if my tank is full. This morning my check engine light came on. I take very good care of this car and all of these malfunctions seemingly one right after the other make me question the safety of this vehicle.

5 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2013

Speedometer cluster broke and cost $400. 00 to be rebuilt. A service report was issued to the dealership that this is a common problem. After searching the web for complaints, I found there has been thousands of complaints on the same issue on all gm vehicles. Why is there no recall?.

6 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2012

The gauges are failing to operate. This started with the gas gauge and is now affecting the temp gauge. I took it to a dealer for testing and it reset itself when plugged into the computer for diagnosis and it also does this if you disconnect the battery for a few minutes but very quickly stops working again.

7 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated the instrumental cluster electrical system failed and caused the speedometer to provide incorrect reading when contact drove 55mph the speedometer read 30mph. The speedometer was not replaced. The contact also wanted to stated that the fuel gauge failed but was replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 99,211. Li.

8 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2012

While driving both the speedometer and the temperature gauge failed, temperature gauge is now stuck showing vehicle is overheating (it is not), speedometer moves all over and registers either a speed over 100 mph when on the road or registers either 20mph or 60mph while sitting still at start-up. Due to this issue I have no idea what speed I am going and must gauge speed by what other drivers are doing around me.

9 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2012

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure mileage. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.

10 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact was driving 50 mph when the speedometer failed to provide accurate readings and the vehicle experienced abnormally high engine rpms. The contact also stated that the temperature gauge failed to provide accurate temperature readings, displaying that the vehicle was overheating when it was not. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the temperature gauge would possibly need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. Updated 01/10/lj.

11 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2010

I drive a 2005 chevy Cavalier and all gauges have stopped working completely. It first started with the rpm's gauge about 10 months ago, then the speedometer about 6 months ago, now with the gas gauge just a few days ago. I can not longer tell how fast I am going, nor how much gas is actually in my tank. I propose a recall as I have seen many complaints of the same issues. I like to buy american and I feel if american auto makers want to keep their customers they need to step up the quality of products and service!.

12 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the fuel gauge did not provide accurate readings. The contact also stated that the speedometer would get stuck on various speeds and display inaccurate readings as well. The speedometer would get stuck displaying a speed of 20 mph, 60 mph, 80 mph and 110 mph. In addition, the fuel gauge failure would occur during cold weather and display readings of empty when fuel was present in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

13 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that after driving the vehicle off of the lot she noticed that the speedometer displayed the incorrect speed. The gasoline gauge had also failed and the odometer had also malfunctioned. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they could not assist her. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. The VIN was unavailable.

14 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2010

Gauges on dashboard have failed. All lights come on and gauges fail. Speedometer says I'm going 60 mph when the car is stopped. Water temp gauge is not functioning and the indicator gets in the way off the speedometer indicator.

15 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2010

Instrument cluster failure on 2005 Chevrolet Cavaliers. I own two of this year models and both have failed. I have read reports that it is a known failure and gm refuses to recall. This is very hazardous as the failure includes failure of speedometer and temp gauges.

16 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2009

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that the speedometer, temperature gauge and the rpm gauge would function intermittently. The failure became progressively worse until the gauges failed completely. The manufacturer advised her to contact the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000 and the current mileage was approximately 85,000. Updated 11/03/10.

17 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2009

The gauge cluster went out. Started with the temp though my car was over heating then after I took in and looked like an idiot they told me my car was over heating. Then a week later it did it again then the gas gauge messed then the rpm, 2005 chevy Cavalier.

18 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2009

One by one, the gauges in the instrument cluster failed. As a result, the speedometer, fuel gauge, and tachometer no longer function. Repairs are pending while I determine if my extended warranty will cover it.

19 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2009

Gauges go out or get stuck sometimes.

20 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2009

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier instrument panel has serious problems temperature gauge shows the car is over heating and interferes with the speedometer also the speedometer will show 110mph while sitting in park or while doing 65mph drop and show no speed. Also the front of the dash cracks out and can produce sharp pieces that can cut through the skin easily. Also the steering has the same problem as the 2005 cobalts at low speeds sometimes the car is very hard to turn.

21 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2009

Instrument cluster failure.

22 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2009

Instrument cluster failure. Initially the temperature gauge only failed, now the fuel gauge has failed also, the only gauges remaining functional are the speedometer and tachometer. Local dealer says instrument failure is common problem. 2005 chevy Cavalier.

23 Dashboard Failed problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. The contact stated that she had issues with speedometer getting stuck on an intermittent basis. It would reset itself and randomly become stuck again. Most recently, the temperature gauge was also failing and becoming stuck. It would indicate that the vehicle was too hot but when the contact turned off the vehicle and let it sit, it would continue indicating that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 153,000. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.


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