Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| 4486 | 10022914 | One of the following concerns when programming the mileage or the hours into an exchange instrument panel cluster that is received from an electronic service center (esc). *nj | 10/04/2007 | ||
| 3331 | 3331B | 10017177 | Voltmeter is flucuating between 12 and 14 volts on their new 2005 chevrolet/ gmc/ cadillac model year light duty full size pickup and utility. *sc | 10/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2005 chevrolet suburban. consumer states defective speedometer. *tgw consumer sent in duplicate letter on 3/25/2010. *kb the consumer stated the speedometer was stuck at 120 mph. the consumer was informed her vehicle was not a part of the recall, as her vehicle identification did not fall within the range. the second problem with the vehicle was the transmission. the consumer stated the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer, due to the interal failure of the transmission. *jb updated 04/12/10.*jb | |||
| 12/01/2009 | 55000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban. while driving approximately between 55-60 mph, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings. while traveling at any given speed the failure occurred without warning. the authorized dealer stated that the instrument cluster required replacement. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage was 55,000. the vin was not available. the current mileage was 56,000. | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 66747 | 1 | |
| The speedometer in my 2005 chevrolet suburban just stopped working. the needle is indicating 30mph all the time. this initially lead to me thinking i was going slower than i really was until i figured out that it wasn't working properly. *tr | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban. the contact stated that the speedometer displays inaccurate readings on the instrument panel. he cannot determine the appropriate speed, which is a safety issue. the dealer stated that the instrument control cluster needed to be replaced at the cost of $600. the manufacturer stated that because a class action lawsuit does not include the contact's vehicle year, they would not assume any responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was unknown. updated 5/26/09 *cn the speedometer is broken and the electrical communication makes a buzzing sound. updated 05/28/09.*jb | |||
| 01/17/2009 | 1 | ||
| The speedometer on my 2005 chevrolet suburban stops working at random times. it started approx. one week ago at 73000 miles. since it is out of warranty, chevrolet will not pay. there is a class action lawsuit filed for my vehicle. *tr | |||
| 03/22/2008 | 689000 | 1 | |
| My speedometer on my 2005 chevy suburban went out and the dealer say it would cause $500 dollars to replace it i thought that was ridiculous i went on line and seen that other people was having the same problem with their gmc vehicles there all to be a recall on the speedometer gmc is getting a bad reputation. *tr | |||
| 12/29/2007 | 63500 | 1 | 09/25/2005 |
| Speedometer would go up when i increased speed but would not go back down when the vehicle slowed down. i was able to get the speedometer to reset to zero by repeatedly starting and turning off the vehicle. over the course of the next month the needle would do the same thing. i could reset it the same way. as of now its pegged at the bottom and i cannot reset it. *tr | |||
| 01/05/2008 | 3 | 06/10/2005 | |
| 2005 chevy suburban speedometer does not show the right speed. first is was up by 30mph eventually it settled down to 10 mph and that is where its stuck, it does not show my proper speed any more. *tr | |||
| 12/28/2007 | 41000 | 50 | 06/20/2005 |
| The speedometer on my 2005 chevy tahoe has been acting erratically. sometimes it will work normally. other times, it will not register at all. additionally time it will read erroneously when driving traffic speeds. the selection process did not allow me to register a tahoe, only a suburban, which is why the vehicle information looks as it does. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2007 | 39000 | 100 | 05/29/2007 |
| Speedometer was ticking up and down rather than smoothly increasing and decreasing. we used cruise control when on a trip and then the speedometer started malfunctioning. since this occurred, the speedometer has been stuck past 120 mph on multiple occasions when we were going about 30. this is certainly a safety hazard for which a recall should be issued. this could cause an accident if it malfunctions while you are driving and you are unable to determine how fast you are going. you would tend to drive slower and you could be rear-ended by someone else who was either speeding or doing the correct speed limit. i was surprised to see the number of complaints about this problem and chevrolet has not stepped up to the plate and acknowledged that it is a manufacturer defect. i found out accidentally that when you start the vehicle, the speedometer resets by 5mph. i would have to start the vehicle repeatedly to get it back to zero. although this is not good for the starter, this was my only option at the time. i just saw something on the internet that said to put the vehicle in reverse and then try to start it. by doing this it would reset the speedometer by 5mph every time without engaging the starter. this did work, but when i drove the vehicle the next time, the speedometer did not work at all. i tried resetting the speedometer again by putting it in park and starting, but to no avail. after trying many more times to reset by starting the vehicle, the speedometer started to work. this is unacceptable at every level. the consumer should not have to beg and plead to get a manufacturer defect fixed. what will it take to cause chevrolet to fix this defect, accidents or fatalities? if you look at the website http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe/t2bgkbgi55eknu77c/p3 you will see this is a common occurrence. *tr | |||