Speedometer/odometer Failure Problems of Chevrolet Silverado

Chevrolet Silverado owners have reported 6 problems related to speedometer/odometer failure (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 01/26/2015

The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the speedometer remained at 120 mph and failed to provide an accurate reading. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

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2 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 09/18/2013

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the speedometer failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was not recalled. The failure mileage was 34,000.

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3 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 11/01/2011

Tachometer, speedometer and temperature gauge failures.

4 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 07/04/2011

I was driving 75 mph with my cruise control on, and the speedometer dropped to 35 mph. Shortly after, about 10 miles, the air bag light came on. The speedometer reset after turning off the ignition switch and worked properly. This happened again two more times, and the speedometer failed completely. The air bag light remained on and is still on at 123,000 miles. Diagnostic check showed number 1 air bag sensor fault. Replaced sensor. Air bag light still on. I sent the speedometer head to a private mechanic in minnesota, and it now works fine.

5 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 10/20/2007

Speedometer began to fail to operate several times before finally stopped working at all bought speedometer sensor but did not fix problem. Parts place said it could be in computer . Also said it may cause failure of other gauges on dash.

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6 Speedometer/odometer Failure problem of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado

Failure Date: 12/18/2005

: the contact stated the speedometer failed while driving on the interstate. The vehicle cruise control was set for 70 mph when the speedometer needle began reading 120 mph. The contact did not notice a change in the actually speed the vehicle was traveling. The cruise control was reset at 70 mph and the speedometer continued to register at 120 mph. The speedometer never worked properly again. The dealership replaced the speedometer cluster.


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