62 problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2004 Monte Carlo.
Driving at 10 mph and then went to go 45 mph my speed reading went to 120 mph. I wasn't going that fast it started to jump around then stayed at 120 mph. I then stopped and keep turning the key on and off it went down to 100 at first then shut off car again then went down to 90 so I kept doing that till it was at 0. Drove about 10-15 miles and it started to jump again. I then called the dealer where I bought the car 2 months ago and they want to charge me several hundreds to fix. I read alot of reviews on this year Monte Carlo, everyone had the same issues and no recall on this car to get fixed. I will not ever buy another chevy car and I will be glad to tell friends and family how chevy treats there customers. Matter infact I will contact my local tv station to inform other how chevy takes care of there customers.
My instrument panel has gone bizurk. My speedometer isn't reading right. Going 80 in a 25 mph zone. Or 120 mph while traveling 55. Not. My thermostat gauge reads hot all the time and nothing is wrong with the thermostat. Now in the past week my fuel gauge doesn't register. The only piece I'm aware that is working is the tac.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 60 mph, the speed odometer displayed an incorrect reading of 5 mph. The failure occurred continuously and over a period of time the speed odometer became inoperative. In addition, the fuel gauge would not function properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000. Updated 2/23/11 the consumer stated the speedometer no longer function properly. It would read 0 mph at all times. Updated 03/09/jb.
Gauge cluster is inoperative or inaccurate that may lead to an accident, fines, expensive repair cost due to inaccurate gauge readings, or fatality. . Read more...
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at 65 mph, the contact noticed that the speedometer suddenly fell to 0 mph and other components on the instrument panel did not function correctly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the instrument panel. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. The current mileage was approximately 111,000. Updated 07/19/10 updated 07/21/jb.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the speedometer displayed the incorrect speed on the instrument panel while driving on a highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/05/lj.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that all the gauges on the vehicle failed, including the fuel gauge and speedometer. The contact was concerned because he could not determine what speed he was traveling or if there was an internal failure because none of the dashboard warning lights would illuminate. The dealer only advised that the instrument cluster would potentially need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 52,700.
The speedometer and rpm go crazy can be doing 20 and says im doing 100.
Instrument cluster frequently malfunctions, I. E. Speedometer, gas gage, rmp gage, as needs on cluster either "stick" or do not return to their proper position when the car is shut off. Gm currently does not have this listed under their recall agreement, neglecting a potentially serious risk of accidents.
Follow up to odi id#10298010 it would seem that death or injury must result from an equipment failure to warrant action. I was lucky to escape either when, while driving I 80 the speedometer failed for the first time. The speed control was set at 65mph, but when I realized the speedometer was indicating +100mph, I reduced speed rapidly and was very nearly run over by the semi tractor/trailer behind me. Gm is aware that components in these instrument panels are defective. Please,demand a recall of these vehicles before someone dies.
Erratic speedometer operation which will indicate speeds of over 140mph at times,even when stopped,or lower mph than is actually being traveled.
Speedometer stopped working properly, leaving me unable to determine the correct speed. I almost ran into the back of another car going slower because I was unaware of the problem until then. It sometimes now don't work at all.
The instrument panel goes crazy the speedometer pegs out and you might be going 20mph or it might show you are going 40 and the tac will be on 2000rpm going down the hwy and the heat gauge will go all the way over and the all the other gauges will do that also or they will do nothing.
Speedometer failure on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: failure started with speedometer reading anywhere from 10-15mph low, causing excessive speed while driving. Failure progressed to either reading zero mph or a consistent 20mph during all speeds of driving. Failure occurred on vehicle with approximately 45,000 miles on the vehicle.
This just started right out of the blue. My speedometer works very erratically. Sometimes it reads 30mph when im doing 70mph and sometimes it says 30mph when im not even moving. It can also be any combination of any speed. It just does whatever. Sometimes it works fine. Usually when it starts to go bad it eventually will just drop to below 0mph and stay there. Now the tachometer is doing the same thing. Both occur totally at random. This could easily lead me to have an accident if I don't know how fast im going. Nothing has been done to fix it because I really don't think I could afford to get it fixed and I know nothing about automobile electronics either. The car is a 2004 chevy Monte Carlo ss with 61,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 45 mph the contact noticed the gauge on the instrument panel cluster was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the instrument cluster panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the instrument clusters on his vehicle failed without warning. All of the gauge needles on the instrument panel were pointed downward and inoperable. While driving, the contact was unsure of his speed including how fast or slow he was driving. The manufacturer advised him to have an authorized dealer diagnose the failure. The manufacturer also mailed the contact a letter informing him that the warranty is not valid for the repair and that there are no related recalls. The contact is responsible for paying $450 to have the vehicle repaired. The contact filed claim# 71-762-310145 with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 64,776.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at 15 mph, the contact noticed that the speedometer along with other gauges on the instrument panel were non-functional. The contact called the dealership and was informed that she would be responsible for all repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was 50,288.
The inst. Panel cluster has stopped working in my 2004 Monte Carlo,,,hard to drive without a speedometer!.
I to have a 2004 Monte Carlo that the instrument panel gauges have all gone out. It started at 40,000 miles now speedometer, tachometer are no longer functional. This is very dangerous. , I contacted general motors they said they haven't gotten any complaints on this issue (this is the same issue they had with the trucks but they covered them. These are the same electronics) they informed me to take it to a dealer where it will cost me about $700. 00 to fix. The internet is loaded with customers with this same complaint so I find it hard to believe gm has not heard of it. I guess someone has to die before it will become noticed.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer dial would begin at 80 mph and would not go back down to 0 mph. He took the vehicle to a dealer and was informed that the entire instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, but the contact has scheduled an appointment for the repair. He filed a complaint with the manufacturer but was informed that they could not assist. The current mileage was 30,765 and failure mileage was 30,715.
Instrument cluster/ speedometer malfunction, erratically reads vehicle speed or not at all. All else works well. Love my monte but it is annoying to say the least to be as o. C. D about my car as I am and to have this major part of communication between car and driver go bad chevy admits to having an issue with this item, but will do nothing about, unless I fork over $ 600. 00 for parts and repair. Chevy. . . . God don't like ugly!.
Speedometer stopped working while driving down the road.
Approximately one year ago, I started noticing that my tachometer on my 2004 Monte Carlo ss was not functioning properly all the time. It is an intermittent problem, and I have since learned to live with it. Well now the speedometer started yesterday with a very similar problem. It will only register the highest speed I get to. . . And stay in that position until the car is almost at a dead stop. If you reduce your speed, you can not tell how fast you are going. I have done a lot of research on line regarding this, and it is apparent that chevy and gm trucks from 03- and 04 are covered by a safety recall for this identical problem. I contacted the local dealership and they stated it was not a known issue with the Monte Carlos. . . However internet search can produce cars of all types in that date range that all have had the same failure. This is a 2004 Monte Carlo ss that just has 36600 miles. And the problem has been apparent since last summer (just a month after it went out of the "date" warranty). . .
Purchased '04 Monte Carlo ss August 2007 (23,713 miles). The instrument panel gauges began getting stuck, going completely around and simply do not work. Began at approx 38-39,000 miles. Paid over 1,600 for ext warranty and add'l 300 for 'fixing' the problem. Still broken and chevy doesn't recall! also heated seats are getting scalding hot.
I have a 2004 Monte Carlo that has recently had issues with the instrument cluster. The speedometer is erratic, from observing a blog I noticed that this is not an uncommon issue. I am looking for some help with this repair as I understand that the instrument cluster can be rather expensive and since this does not appear to be a unique problem caused by me. I also understand that this repair needs to be made by a dealer, there are 2 local dealers which I have purchased from and would be happy to bring this problem to them, but I would have some issues with the cost of a new instrument panel not so much with the cost of labor. I would like to resolve this issue quickly before I start getting any speeding tickets I also believe this constitutes a safety risk since I can not accurately determine my speed.
Driving down the highway and temp gauge suddenly goes in circles and finally stops below the cold temp , less than where the needle usually is when you first start up the car. Does not go back to working, coolant sensor is ok, according to chevy dealer, need whole new cluster instrument panel.
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - (approximately 28,000 miles) unable to determine actual speed when driving car: speedometer hangs (does not return to zero) when stopped. Subsequent driving continues to increase speed reading. Eventually speedometer stays stuck at 140 mph. Chevrolet says there is no recall or warranty for this failure. Cost to repair $500 to $800.
The speedometer on my 2005 Monte Carlo fluctuates and will stick at past 140 mph when I am driving along at posted speeds. Also, my gas gauge will surpass the full mark when I know I have less than full.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at any speed, all of the instrument panel indicators fail. There were no warnings prior to the intermittent failures. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 53,392 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 07/08/08. Updated.
Have had the car since Feb-14-08. Repeatedly the message center battery light comes on, for ten minutes or longer. Then all the gauges in cluster drop as if car is off including cruise control, seat belt light and chime. Having traveled from NY to GA I was concerned I'd be stranded. Contacted onstar diagnostics en route and was told they didn't detect a problem. 29,000 miles on it, believe factory warranty is still active and will take it in ASAP.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that the failure was related to the instrument panel cluster. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 12/15/08. Updated 12/15/08.
For several months now my gauges my 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have not worked. . It started off with the speedometer not working all the time. . Now it doesn't work at all. The rpms gauge doesn't work either. Tonight my gas gauge stopped working. I have discovered now that alot of people with this vehicle has the same problem. Its will cost me several hundred dollars to have this fixed. If so many people have had this problem a recall or something should be issued. .
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS, 43330 miles, complete failure of speedometer and tachometer in the automobile's dashboard instrument cluster.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that all the gauges on the instrumental panel displayed inaccurate readings. He is unable to determine how fast he is driving. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.