Instrument Panel Failure problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Eight problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2017

Multiple gauges on the instrument panel are malfunctioning. The tachometer is reading 5,000 rpm when the vehicle was in park, and 7,000 rpm when going 15 mph. When I turn the car off the gauge sits at 2,000. The speedometer is clicking up (not a smooth transition to the correct speed). And it showing a lesser speed then I am going. When I turn the car off the speedometer shows it is going 10 miles per hour but will slowly drop down to zero. Both of these malfunctions could are a huge safety concern. I had to pull over on the highway while the instrument panel was showing 7,000 rpm, afraid I was going to break down and ruin my car.

2 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

2003 chevy Trailblazer 2wd, ltz - instrument panel is failing. Began with the speedometer, which does not accurately reflect the correct speed 100% of the time. Now, the oil gauge is not working properly and the fuel gauge is off as well. I checked with Chevrolet directly (800 222 1020) and was told that there is not a recall for this issue. However, for the same years, the silverado, avalanche were recalled! if it's an issue across chevy trucks, then the Trailblazer should be recalled as well.

3 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2009

Instrument panel failing on 2003 Chevrolet trail blazer, rpm, 3-6 months ago, fuel gauge 2-3 weeks ago; unidentifiable light comes on and off.

4 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/09/2009

Instrument panel malfunctions. . . Speedometer jumps and gets pinned also tachometer does the same thing. You can be driving 20 miles per hour and the speedometer shows 85. Its happening more and more.

5 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2009

2003 chevy Trailblazer instrument panel failure. About 2 yrs ago the tach. Quit working or reads incorrectly. Currently the speedometer and now the temp. And gas gauge have quit or give erroneous readings. I was told other truck models have been recalled but not the Trailblazer. This is a dangerous situation for the operation of the vehicle, I have to get it fixed at my own expense.

6 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2008

Chevrolet Trailblazer - instrument panel cluster failure. Tachometer inoperative and erratic with only 42k miles on vehicle. Understand that this is also a symptom for the remaining gauges in the cluster. Gm has special service bulletin that addresses this issue for all other truck products except envoy and Trailblazer.

7 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2008

Instrument panel failure. 3 of 6 gauges do not work was told around 600. 00 to fix. One of numerous issues with 2003 Trailblazer including tail light issue, head light and 4 wheel drive problems. Has aprox 76,000 miles now.

8 Instrument Panel Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. While driving 60 mph, the instrument panel cluster failed. The speedometer and the tachometer worked sporadically. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. The purchase date and transmission type were unknown. The current mileage was approximately 76,000 and failure mileage was approximately 65,000.




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