Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 3750 | 3750A | 10022482 | Additional diagnostic for yaw/lat sensor dtc's. *kb | 08/15/2007 | |
| 3190 | 3190B | 10021015 | Unable to locate emergency light relay and/or blunt cut wires. *kb | 02/22/2007 | |
| 050849010 | 03/01/2005 | 10015028 | Information on resetting the battery light if it remains illuminated after (powertrain control module) pcm replacement. *tt | 05/16/2005 | |
| 3391 | 3391B | 10013540 | Unwanted operation of the hazard flashers. *eh | 04/21/2005 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 030850014 | 01/01/2006 | 030850014A | 10004388 | Intermittent no start, service stability message, anti-lock brake system (abs) light illuminated, multiple diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), dic shows unknown driver, various electrical related conditions. includes escalade esv and ext mod | 12/04/2003 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 3075 | 3075D | 10022766 | Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse. *kb | 09/26/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/20/2009 | 1 | 11/27/2004 | |
| 2005 chevrolet avalanche 1500. consumer states vehicle loss due to electrical instrument panel wire harness fire in fuse box *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall letter in september 2011 regarding the blower motor resistor which could potentially catch fire. | |||
| 12/13/2011 | 100000 | ||
| After starting the truck and turning on the ac the driver side was pushing hot air while the passenger side was cool. this problem has occurred several times over the past few months the only way to clear the error was to restart the truck. i have not brought the issue to the dealer as it happens so in frequently. | |||
| 10/27/2011 | |||
| Owner was driving, attempted to turn up hvac fan to higher speed but noticed that fan would not increase speed and stayed on the low speed. then started to smell smoke. pulled over, shut truck off but noticed hvac blower fan was still running on low speed. saw fire inside right side of dash. fire originated inside right side of dash at location of blower motor and resistor components. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Speeometer stick, don't work and shows wrong speed at differnt times. took to dealer says there was a problem in 2004 , but mine was not coverd in 2005 after there breakpoint ?? still not fixed | |||
| 01/15/2011 | 55000 | ||
| The speedometer and temperature gauge on my instrument panel are pinned at max and min readings, no longer working at all. nothing i'm aware of led to this happening. i plan on having the problem diagnosed and repaired shortly. i am aware that this year, make and model have had frequent problems of this sort, but am surprised my vehicle's vin is not included as part of a recent recall: http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/bluegorilla/2009-09-28_123058_cluster_policy.pdf. i would ask that the decision to exclude my vehicle from this recall be re-examined. | |||
| 12/02/2010 | 90000 | ||
| My 2005 chevy avalanche has short in the peedometer, rear right tail lights not working,speedometer not working, check engine light-tire pressure light, the transmission shifting light not working properly it jumps reverse when i shift into drive and instead i go forward i am going backward and now my transmission is broken. it only shift to 3rd gear and i don't have the money to repair it. i call cheverolet to repair these defective parts and equipments but they don't want to repair it. they said there is no recalls for my vehicle. and i almost hit somebody during stopping at the intersection. because my car suddenly pulls on reverse. can i ask the nhtsa please help me by demanding chevrolet to repair my vehicle please! i would very much appreciated, thank you. and my name is pete nguyen, my phone # 919-345-9638.or let me know what i should please? | |||
| 12/28/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Speedometer reads 60 mph faster than actual speed. speedometer reads 60 mph at stiop. repair shop states instrument cluster requires replacement. | |||
| 04/04/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Drivers side ac unit blows very hot air even with ac is programmed to lowest setting. this is a common issue once reseaching on the internet. | |||
| 01/20/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Speedometer gives false readings and sticks. other gauges (oil pres, temp) redline and are inaccurate. gets worst with time. 41k miles on a 2005 avalanche (chevy). | |||
| 04/04/2010 | 78000 | ||
| Drivers side ac unit blows very hot air even with ac is programmed to lowest setting. this is a common issue once reseaching on the internet. | |||
| 01/20/2008 | 35000 | ||
| Speedometer gives false readings and sticks. other gauges (oil pres, temp) redline and are inaccurate. gets worst with time. 41k miles on a 2005 avalanche (chevy). | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Speedometer not working properly. usually stuck anywhere from 65 - over 120 mph, whether parked or moving at a lower speed. the first time it happened it had reset itself and didn't happen again for a while. now constantly incorrect. also, some other lights are out on instrument panel and steering wheel. too expensive to fix. *tr | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 90765 | 1 | |
| Speedometer is stuck on 120 constantly. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 47800 | 1 | |
| Speedometer has gone wild. for example at 35 mph it will read anywhere from 60 to 140 mph and when engine is turned off may only drop to 30 mph. happening as a daily event for the past week on my 2005 avalanche which has 47000 miles on odometer. checking with dealer service manager tomorrow but understand from many other owners that gm coverage for this problem only covers the 2002 to 2004 model years even though my avalanche has the same cluster and step motor that controls the speedometer which i am finding is being reported by owners in large numbers as defective. gm needs to address this issue with their loyal chevrolet owners if they wish to maintain their return business. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2008 | 82800 | 1 | |
| Speedometer acts erratically, will often stay at zero, sometimes will start at 30 and progress @ 30 mph above the right speed. after contacting dealership was told i would have to buy a new speedometer. this is a well documented problem and should be considered a recall. *tr | |||
| 11/27/2008 | 64300 | 1 | |
| 2005 chevrolet avalanche has a wiring problem with the speedometer, temp gauge reading, and other console readings. chevrolet has recalled 2003 & 2004 trucks for the same problem. they will not include 2005-2008 eventhough, they know the same problem exists. this is going to cost $350 or more to fix. *tr | |||
| 11/14/2008 | 47000 | 1 | |
| 2005 chevy avalanche with 48,975 miles. at approx 47,000 tachometer stopped working. tonight while driving the speedometer suddenly went to 60-80 mph while i was only doing 40-45 mph. when i turned the ignition off the needle only dropped to the 30 mph level. while driving speedometer is sporadic as to speed but no completely inaccurate at any speed. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 62000 | 1 | |
| Instrument panel problems. gm extended the warranty on 2003-2004 trucks for instrument panel issues, i have a 2005 which has issues similar to the previous models. the speedo gets stuck and gives false speeds and the hour meter on the truck re-set it self to 0. *tr | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 19000 | 4 | 06/30/2005 |
| I am posting this to help others and get this information on the internet. i own a 2005 avalanche 1500 2/wd with 22000 miles. at about 19000 miles, while driving at night i heard a click the lights in the instrument panel went out. dealer replaced the instrument panel, with in 3 days another click and the lights went out. dealer replaced instrument panel and the next time i drive at night click and the lights went out. now my dealer has had my truck in his shop for 7 days and i don't know when i will get it back. for a vehicle to blow 4 instrument panels, which cost $600.00 a piece plus installation, makes me wonder if this might be a common problem and a recall should made so gm would be responsible for repairs. i will also send this to the nhsta. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 11/19/2012 | 67000 | 1 | |
| While traveling at approximately 45 mph the speedometer showed 72 mph. i see a recall for 2005 avalanche but my vin number does not qualify. *tr | |||