Instrument Panel problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - part 2

I purchased the truck used with 83,000 miles in August of 2007. About a month later the water temp gauge moved all the way around and then went back to zero and stopped working. Then the speedometer was stuck for a few days and started working again. But for how long? and now I've heard gm issued an "extended warranty" just for the gauges and must have under 70,000 miles instead of a recall.

The speedometer has started acting erratic. It will not show the correct speed, often sticks on a particular speed when I know I'm either going slower or faster. At times it shows I'm going in excess of 120 mph. It sometimes goes back to 0 when it is shutdown. It may, or may function correctly the next time it is started. Since this is all I have to rely on to determine if I'm traveling the correct speed, is the manufacturer responsible if I exceed the speed limit while I am relying on this for an indication of my speed?.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The speedometer displays inaccurate readings, which resulted in a traffic citation. The speedometer could display 100 mph while driving at a normal rate of speed. When the vehicle is stopped, the display will read 60 mph. The speedometer has functioned normally only once. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer because they will charge $600 for a diagnostic. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 90,000.

At around 124,000 miles while driving on the highway, I noticed my speedometer said I was going 55 mph. I gave it some more gas and the speedometer never rose, only fell down to 0. After my trip where this initially happened my speedometer has done this nearly every trip where the speed reaches 70 mph. Today, 11/13/07, I received a notice from gm that they were aware of the problem. However, being that my truck has more than 70,000 miles they are unable to fix it at their expense. Calls to gm have been no help and the problem will not be covered by them, even though they know it is happening to alot of these model vehicles.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd. The speedometer malfunctioned and the dial remains on zero. The dealer stated that the cable needed to be replaced, but no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 103,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the speedometer failed. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall. Repairs would be at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.

I have a 2003 chevy silverado. I bought the truck last year. From the first day that I bought the truck, I heard a ticking coming from the dashboard. About a month ago, I noticed that my speedometer was very erratic and then completely stopped working. Also, the electric mirror has quit working along with the seat belt sensors.

The 2003 chevy silverado has a documented defect on their speedometers and gauges and refuse to correct this if you do not meet a 7yr/70,000 warranty period. The issue has been reported in as few as 28,000 miles to over 150,000 miles. This is an unsafe defect reported by Chevrolet that the do not recognize as necessary to cover for everyone.

Speedometer records wrong speed gradually moving ahead to pegging self at 120 mph. Each time vehicle was stopped speedometer will correct by 5 mph. Thus, I did not know speed I was moving at. Started vehicle enough times to move back to 0.

The speedometer on my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 began to malfunction with less than 60,000 miles on the odometer. The indicated speed would suddenly increase for no reason and would not recede with braking or with an actual decrease in speed traveled. I could not rely on the speedometer anymore and began to rely on the tachometer to estimate speed of travel. I researched this online and found an abundance of similar complaints about failing speedometers for chevy silverados. A query to a dealer indicates the remedy is a complete replacement of the instrument cluster at an estimated cost of $420. 00.

On may 20, 2007 at 41,300 miles, the speedometer, tachometer, temperature, oil and fuel gauges stopped working. These gauges were not digital, they werea moving dial/stick. The digital odometer and instrument panels still work. All fuses have been checked and none were blown. A google search by me gas uncovered numerous complaints like mine and two federal lawsuits being filed recently in wa and or.

I own a 2003 Chevrolet silverado lt z-71 and the speedometer will get stuck in the middle while at stop and while driving about 55 will be pegged out. I took it to the dealer and he told me it was a very common problem and should be on recall. I found an online forum with several hundred disgruntled gm owners having the same problem, most of them say the repairs cost around $700 and the problem sometimes reoccurs. I am a diehard gm fanatic and have owned several and everytime I had a problem it was minor, but this is not a minor problem. In the forum I found there is talk of a class action law suit and I would hate to see this problem go that far, when a recall would take care of the problem. I have seen recalls on alot more minor stuff from gm, so what is the hold up? I cant afford to spend $700 to fix faulty workmanship. The tachometer also doesn't function right, but that doesn't bother me as much as the speedometer. I have also learned that fuel guages may not function properly either and that worries me because my wife uses this truck and has my children with her most of the time and we live in the middle of nowhere and if she runs out of gas she may not have cell service to call someone and the thought of my wife, five year old daughter, and infant son walking down the highway late at night doesn't sit well with me. Please do the responsible thing and recall your faulty equipment.

The entire instrument panel was acting up, then the speedometer was showing 20 when I was stopped, then it would go below 0, and no finally it does not work at all. I received a letter saying chevy knew this was a problem but would only fix it if the truck had less than 70,000 miles and was under 7 years old.

Speedometer in my 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hd quick working. Have hear many other complaints in this issue. The speedometer will be stuck on 50 mph while sitting in the driveway and wont go back down.

Speedometer needle sticks and gives inacurate speed. Can cause accident due to wrong speed. I personally find myself lokking in the rear view mirror to try to keep the proper speed. Vey dangerous for my family.

Took 2003 silverado in to dealership to have computer updated, ever since then I have been experiencing problems with the speedometer. It is erratic, and displays speeds much higher than actual speed. I am able to turn ignition on and off to get it to reset back to zero, but that is not always easy when traveling down the freeway.

- the contact stated that while driving the 2003 Chevrolet silverado with 11830 failure mileage at 65 mph the speedometer read 120 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was an internal failure of the instrument cluster. The vehicle had been repaired. The current mileage was 12,000. Update *4/23/07tr.

Erratic speedometer, reads anywhere from 35 mph to over 120 mph at all times.

Speedometer and gauges stop working.

Speedometer reading is erratic at best. Problem is getting worse. Needle starts off at between 20-60 mph. Returns to zero sometimes. Sometimes it moves. Sometimes it is just stuck. Have heard from numerous other people experiencing similar problems.

Speedometer quit working at 40120 miles.

Speedometer failures on 2003 Chevrolet silverado pickup. I had dealer replace when it was still under warranty and it has failed again. Speedometer is erratic and you cannot tell what speed you are traveling.

My speedometer began malfunctioning. It had the wrong speed displayed and caused to me to exceed the speed limit for several miles and then I going slower than the speed limit. Both situations caused me to have close run-ins with other vehicles.

2003 chevy silverado speedometer not working.

I currently own a 2003 chevy silverado and my speedometer and tachometer currently do not work. I contacted the dealer and they mentioned that it is common but the entire instrument panel needs to be replaced. ($500) I asked what caused the problem and was told that a plastic gear wears out. After searching the internet there is a lot of people complaining about this problem.

Speedometer stopped working at 53000 miles. Apparently, all internal parts. Many other people with the same situation. This type of part should not fail until 300,000 + miles or 25 years! most people are quoted (and paid) $500 - $1,000 to repair the problem. I've got a call in to gm dealer, but haven't heard back yet.

Speedometer fails to function - will be traveling down the road and it ranges from 0-120 mph when I estimate I am actually traveling 35 mph(estimated obviously). Has happened on 3 occasions and in now non-functioning. Dealership recommends replacing instrument cluster - and admits to a rash of these replacements on these trucks.

Speedometer works improperly.

While driving over 55 mph the speedometer sticks and jumps up and down. Finally stops working and needle points down. No way of judging speed. Had it reprogrammed at cost of 10. 00, didn't fix problem. Had a gage cluster order and installed at cost of 300. 00. This is clearly a defect in cluster in a lot of trucks and should be repaired at no cost to owner. My truck had 30,650 miles on it when this happened.

My speedometer is stuck at 65 mph at a standstill.

I own a 2003 chevy silverado and the speedometer has been very erratic lately. I have approximately 75,000 miles on my truck. I can be traveling at 65 mph and the speedometer will read 30 mph or even 0 mph. There is really no consistency to how the speedometer measures my speed.

My 03 chevy silverado speedometer is acting erratically. It has become stuck at 60 mph when at a full stand still stop. The problem has not gone away and is causing me much concern when traveling on the highway.

Instrument cluster went dark. Can not read the speed of the vehicle at night.

I have a 2003 Chevrolet silverado. The speedometer will go all the way to 120 mph and stick there. Sometimes it will fall back to around 80 but it will not read correctly. After starting the vehicle about 10-15 times it will reset to 0 and the do it again.

Speedometer sticks at various readings and is rarely accurate. I have already received one ticket ($140). I am concerned about the safety factors involved with this problem and think gm should be forced to do a recall. Also today, my windshield wipers would not turn off. (had to pull the fuse) I have researched this on the internet and have found that numerous complaints have been issued about both of these problems. Something should be done about this. I have documented all of this and kept copies of all complaints and emails. Just to have something to fall back on when my wipers go out and I get into an accident. Something must be done. I can assure you that my next truck won't be "made in America" I contacted dealer and they assured me they could repair it for under 1000. 00 wow, what a bargain considering it should be a recall. Thanks for letting me vent.