Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Six problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2005 Monte Carlo.

1 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights and instrument panel failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. Djr.

2 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the instrumental panel failed and the contact was unable to read the speedometer, fuel gauge or the tachometer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the instrument cluster. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,000 and the current mileage was 78,000. Updated 03/28/lj updated 03/30/12.

3 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the instrument panel would fail sporadically and the gauges would read inaccurately, such as speeds traveled and fuel levels. The contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop, the speedometer indicated that he was traveling 100 mph. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

4 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2009

Instrument panel cluster failed on a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Panel cluster failed around 42,000 miles on the car. Gas gauge does not work nor does the speedometer. Or temp gauge. This issue is complained of in the same year vehicles.

5 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 70 mph on normal road conditions, the cruise control mechanism was activated. Unexpectedly, the speedometer and rpm gauges failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the instrument panel failed. The instrument panel was replaced. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 52,000.

6 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 80 mph, the speedometer dial moved to zero. An independent mechanic confirmed that the instrument panel failed and needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were less than 77,000.




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