Chevrolet Avalanche Speedometer
I have a 2004 Avalanche. Driving home from work about 2 weeks ago,(which is a 1hr & 10 min drive), all was normal and I was driving @ 60-65 mph on I-20..when all of a sudden I looked down & my speedometer said 120!! I said what [email protected]#$!?...I was close to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle so I pulled in at the service dept. When I turned the truck off, the speedometer was reading 50 (poor thing couldn't make it back down to 0). Showed the service guy & told him what happened. He said he had heard about some speedometers sticking and maybe could replace it up to 70,000 miles but I have 122,000 on mine (hadn't heard about that & mine just started.) I asked what could be done-he said I could replace the instrument panel which would be $500-600 dollars or I could just reset it by turning it on & off. Well, I took the later but you can do that but so long. Went on the Trailblazer forum & saw they are having big time problems with theirs-maybe they stuck a Trailblazer instrument panel on mine.....Has anyone else with an Ava had any trouble with theirs?
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E Mail me & I'll send a copy of the recall leter to you
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If you still have a copy of the recall letter, I sure would appreciate it if you could send it to me also so I could see it. It sure is frustrating to have this problem & unable to have the dealer do something about a problem that is on their part.. I'm glad to know I'm not alone.
Thanks lots,
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I am new to this forum and I too have a Chevy Ava 03. I am also having the same problem with my speedometer also my gas gauge. If you don't mind could you also give me the website. I would greatly appreciate it.
Ace
I have the same problem with my '04 Avalanche. Can you please send me a copy of th recall letter as well?
Thanks for your help!
jzflo
THANKS SO MUCH
Thank you
JW
kcram - Pickups/Wagons Host
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Today the speedometer just stopped at 10 miles per hour ! !
If you would be so kind and send me any recall info you have i would Greatly appreaciate it.
I'm having the same problem it just started a few months ago and of course the dealer knows nothing. Would you please send me a copy of the letter or any correspondence you may have about this matter. Thank You
Garth Wall [email protected]
We went through all that and received a check for $322.51. Deposited check in Bank Of America. Bank letter states : (confidential information indicates that the deposited check may not be paid. ) So if you do get the reimbursement check it may be no good.Check came from North American Operations, General Motors Corp, PO Box 62530, Phoenix, Az., 85082-2530. Check dated 4-15-2009. Now what? All of this is find and dandy, a worthless check. What to do next?
thom
Thanks in Advance.
Regards,
Chris
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The link is a PDF of the GM notice and is what my dealership looked up too. They are fixing mine today or tomorrow depending on when the part arrives. This thread was very helpful though.
I've been out of town for the Holidays. As previously stated by a couple of others.
Please send me your E-Mail Address and I will send to you the
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
It's six pages in length. I tried to post it here, but I'm not a computer whiz-Kid !
As previously posted my dealer replaced the instrument cluster, and It didn't cost me a dime ? I also had talked to the Manufacturer Rep. who was in contact with my service manager.
Hope this helps. My Direct E-Mail: [email protected]
Send me an E-mail address, so I can send you a copy of the information, and Letter I have. [email protected]
Garth
I'll have to look thru a bunch of hard copies I have, and dig the material out, it may take a day or two. if you'll send me a fax number I'll send as soon as I find them.
Garthw
I'm not sure if it went thru or not, in any case, as I said before I'm not able to send it as an E-mail, however I can send it you, by mail or FAX. let me know what you want ?
Garth
You may also wish to contact Mr. Glen Ryan Factory Rep. (Chevy) 1-866-790-5600
Ex: 32847. He was able to move mountains. He also contacted my local Dealer where I had the repair work done, and it didn't cost me anything. Hope this helps one way or another,
Garth Wall
That's when I contacted the Manufacturer, and He got the job done !
Garth
Garth
GM Speedometer Recall
Repair Solutions for the Speedometer Problem on Late Model GM Vehicles
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Qualified Chevys
In order to qualify for the special coverage adjustment (Special Policy Adjustment 07187a) awarded in the class action settlement, your 03, 04, or 05 Chevrolet must meet all of the following criteria:
* Less than 7 years old
* Less than 80,000 miles (130,000 km)
* Built within the VIN breakpoints (see below)
Vehicles Involved
Most newer vehicles (1972 and later) have their VIN located on the left hand (driver’s side) dashboard. It should be visible from the lower corner of the windshield. The VIN is 17 digits long, but you will only need to check the last 8 digits against the table below.
YEAR MODEL VIN FROM VIN THROUGH
2003 Avalanche *********3G100001 *********3G347428
2004 Avalanche *********4G100011 *********4G344788
2005 Avalanche *********5G100003 *********5G199674
2003 Silverado *********31100001 *********31412794
2003 Silverado *********3E100001 *********3E381150
2003 Silverado *********3F100001 *********3F259060
2003 Silverado *********3M100001 *********3M112290
2003 Silverado *********3Z100001 *********3Z361857
2004 Silverado *********41100005 *********41435572
2004 Silverado *********4E100001 *********4E403760
2004 Silverado *********4F100001 *********4F269046
2004 Silverado *********4M100006 *********4M112271
2004 Silverado *********4Z100002 *********4Z353683
2005 Silverado *********51100014 *********51247028
2005 Silverado *********5E100002 *********5E223209
2005 Silverado *********5F800001 *********5F882297
2005 Silverado *********5Z100003 *********5Z224691
2003 Suburban *********3G100007 *********3G348254
2003 Suburban *********3J100007 *********3J346322
2003 Suburban *********3R100004 *********3R319989
2004 Suburban *********4G100010 *********4G344801
2004 Suburban *********4J100031 *********4J333376
2004 Suburban *********4R100001 *********4R323241
2005 Suburban *********5G100001 *********5G199663
2005 Suburban *********5J100003 *********5J192999
2005 Suburban *********5R100015 *********5R199187
2003 Tahoe *********3J100001 *********3J346326
2003 Tahoe *********3R100014 *********3R320162
2004 Tahoe *********4J100005 *********4J333379
2004 Tahoe *********4R100003 *********4R323252
2005 Tahoe *********5J100002 *********5J193163
2005 Tahoe *********5R100002 *********5R199238
My vehicle qualifies for the settlement, now what?
Contact the nearest Chevrolet dealership to schedule an appointment. You will need to provide the VIN and vehicle mileage so the instrument cluster can be ordered in advance of the appointment. This will eliminate the need to keep the vehicle overnight.
My vehicle DOES NOT qualify for the settlement. What’s my best option?
Southern Electronics can repair your speedometer cluster the same day we receive it. We use the new OEM factory redesigned motors (X25.168), not old surplus or motors stripped from junkyard units that will fail again. Repairs include our 12 month hassle free warranty on the entire unit not just parts changed. We rebuild the entire unit, replacing all of the gauge stepper motors and illumination lamps, and send it back better than new.
Sending us your cluster couldn’t be easier. Just follow these simple instructions:
1. Remove the instrument cluster from the vehicle (video instructions)
2. Print out a free UPS Ground shipping label
3. Print and complete our Instrument Cluster Return Form (PDF)
4. Pack the cluster and return form together in a box (video instructions)
5. Affix the free shipping label and send it to us!
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