Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Ready | 06/27/2011 | |
| PB-10037A | 04/01/2011 | 10038759 | Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. when have a data connection. *rm | 06/27/2011 | |
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| PIT-4662 | 06/01/2008 | 10026744 | Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. this concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break. *pe | 12/12/2008 | |
| 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 | |
| 3599 | 10017099 | Stability system disabled or service stability message with diagnostic trouble code c0455. *tt | 10/24/2005 | ||
| 3427 | 10017023 | Additional diagnostic information dtc p0757. *tt | 10/20/2005 | ||
| 1656326 | 10016821 | Bulletin-sit-bulletin-1656326: pit3569. low tire light on and or dic check tire pressure message when cold. *sc | 10/11/2005 | ||
| 3391 | 3391B | 10013540 | Unwanted operation of the hazard flashers. *eh | 04/21/2005 | |
| 040849006B | 01/01/2005 | 040849006C | 10013441 | Service stability message displayed. *eh | 04/19/2005 |
| 040850015 | 09/01/2004 | 04080015A | 10011079 | Driver seat adjuster memory & heater switch will not illuminate. *tt | 12/29/2004 |
| 3159 | 01/01/2004 | 3159A | 10010038 | Instrument panel cluster parts restriction. *tc | 11/03/2004 |
| 3075B | 3075C | 10009599 | Blown mbec 1 or lbec 1 fuse. *tt | 10/08/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| 3001 | 3001A | 10008900 | No communication with any modules, multipe u-diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs), instrument panel cluster (ipc) warning indicators. 03-04 chevrolet all full size trucks and utilities and 03-04 gmc all full size trucks and utilities and 03-04 | 08/25/2004 | |
| 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 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3893 | 12/01/2008 | 3893A | 10020418 | Loss of ignition 1 voltage to the ignition coils. consumer experienced intermittent stall, misfire, or crank no start. there may be no trouble codes set. *kb updated 3/17/09. *pe | 09/28/2006 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| PIT-4662 | 06/01/2008 | 10026744 | Gmc: sir mil dtc b0084 and/or b0085. this concern could be caused by broken seat position sensor circuits under the driver or passenger front seats. over time, from repeated seat movement, the wiring could break. *pe | 12/12/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 100000 | 1 | |
| My speedometer recently started malfunctioning. it read 20mph when i was driving at least 50mph, then it read 90+mph when i was actually driving 30mph. finally, my speedometer gave out and is stuck in the 120+mph position. thankfully, i have a gps navigation system that has a gauge on it so i know my rate of speed. i contacted gm and they refused to remedy this widespread problem. they said that my special coverage has ended (referring to the 2008 class action suit that prompted it). i am very upset! i have read many, many forums and found that this is a very common issue. my mechanic says they replace them all the time and charges $700-$1,000 to fix it. in my opinion, there should be a recall on the instrument cluster panel. i just don't understand why gm won't step up and fix it free of charge. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 100000 | ||
| My speedometer recently started malfunctioning. it read 20mph when i was driving at least 50mph, then it read 90+mph when i was actually driving 30mph. finally, my speedometer gave out and is stuck in the 120+mph position. thankfully, i have a gps navigation system that has a gauge on it so i know my rate of speed. i contacted gm and they refused to remedy this widespread problem. they said that my special coverage has ended (referring to the 2008 class action suit that promted it). i am very upset! i have read many, many forums and found that this is a very common issue. my mechanic says they replace them all the time and charges $700-$1,000 to fix it. in my opinion, there should be a recall on the instrument cluster panel. i just don't understand why gm won't step up and fix it free of charge. | |||
| 01/14/2013 | 100000 | 1 | |
| Our speedometer just all of a sudden stopped working,from time to time it looks like it is working but it is not going the speed that it says. since this started our oil gauge,and now fuel gauge has stopped working. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2013 | 100000 | ||
| Our speedometor just all of a sudden stopped working,from time to time it looks like it is working but it is not going the speed that it says. since this started our oil gauge,and now fuel gauge has stopped working. | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 61545 | 1 | |
| On august 3rd, 2012 my 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500 first showed signs of the instrument panel cluster failing. the tachometer showed a reading of 5,000 rpms with the engine idling. this continued for a few days and then seemed to go back to normal. about a week later the speedometer began to indicate incorrect readings. by september 6th, 2012 i had noticed it would sometimes show a speed of 120 mph while going an actual speed 50 mph or sometimes show 29 mph while going 50 mph. for a while it was moving the needle below 0mph. i can no longer rely on the gauges of this vehicle with only 65,000 miles on it. *tr | |||
| 09/06/2012 | 61545 | ||
| On august 3rd, 2012 my 2005 chevrolet suburban 1500 first showed signs of the instrument panel cluster failing. the tachometer showed a reading of 5,000 rpms with the engine idling. this continued for a few days and then seemed to go back to normal. about a week later the speedometer began to indicate incorrect readings. by september 6th, 2012 i had noticed it would sometimes show a speed of 120 mph while going an actual speed 50 mph or sometimes show 29 mph while going 50 mph. for a while it was moving the needle below 0mph. i can no longer rely on the gauges of this vehicle with only 65,000 miles on it. | |||
| 06/05/2012 | 102800 | ||
| Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning blower not fully functional on all blower speeds, runs continuously with the ignition off. discharges battery with ignition keys removed, and has a burning smell. | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph and noticed the speedometer, fuel and oil gauges failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. kmj | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet suburban.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph and noticed the speed odometer, fuel and oil gauges failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000. js | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Instrument panel - cluster device -- panel/ speedometer went dead. gm service dealer told us, the entire truck could die and stop working as a result. | |||
| 05/20/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| In ,may 2009 my speedo was out of whack says im driving 100mph down street, buried at 120mph on highway. came back to life later but now its hit or miss if it works. i have to use my magellan for speedo now and chevy dealer said if i was under 70k they could fix it for free but since im at 85k and they say i have to pay in full (approx $750.00) and chevy never told me about this i learned of the problem from a friend. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2007 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Erratic speedometer...often the needle sticks at 120 mph when only going about 30...sometimes at 40 when actually not moving at a stoplight. it reads erratically all of the time. started about 2 years ago (75,000 miles). very costly to repair, so i keep my portable gps running to get actual speed. *tr | |||
| 12/23/2008 | 67000 | 1 | |
| As i have read this is a recurring problem. my speedometer on our 2005 chevrolet suburban 67,000 miles quit working. on a long trip it would only show 45-60 mph. i know i was going alot faster. when i accelerated it would slowly jump up to speed. several times the oil pressure gauge was affected also. we had the cluster replaced at the dealership. luckily we had an extended warranty. in my opinion this is a safety concern from dec 08 until may of 09 it happened 10 times. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 78000 | 1 | |
| Erratic speedometer... says the vehicle is moving 120 mph when in a village and 30 on the highway... it reads erratically all of the time. started about 2 months ago (78,000 miles) this is a huge safety issue. is chevrolet going to fix this problem? i have read numerous similar complaints. *tr | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 49000 | 1 | |
| My oil pressure gauge started reading 0 in november 2008 but there is nothing wrong with my oil. (mileage approx. 49,000) i check it often and have the oil changed regularly. in february 2009 my speedometer started registering inaccurately. first, it would say i was going 40 mph at a dead stop. currently, it is past the 120 mph mark and holding. (mileage 52,000) i took it to a chevy dealer for diagnostic evaluation. i was told it was the dashboard circuit board and that it would be $500 to replace it. the service manager told me that this part had been recalled on the 2003-2004 models but not the 2005. that i could pay for the repair and if it was recalled i could be reimbursed. this is a huge safety concern especially with young teenage drivers. it seems obvious to me reading through all the complaints for the 2005 model and the recalls of previous years that the 2005 model should be recalled as well. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2009 | 66747 | 1 | |
| Speedometer stopped working. it is stuck on 30mph. there is no way to tell what speed you are traveling at. *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 | |||
| 08/02/2008 | 69720 | 1 | |
| I have a 2005 chevrolet suburban. the speedometer has been going out for some time. it will either not register or register off so that the person driving has no idea of speed. i have contacted chevy and my dealer and have been informed that chevy knows of the issue but will only cover replacement through model year 2004. there is a class action suit to try to force coverage of additional years. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2006 | 30066 | 3 | 10/01/2006 |
| I have had nothing but electrical problems ever since i bought this car. i didn't even have the car for a month and the dash lights and head lights would dim on and off brought the car in to where it was purchased from and had my car for a week and replaced control module car still proceed to do the same thing brought it in to another dealership told me that this was normal because car had pcm after 4 months of going back and forth with these dealerships car was finally fixed due to a recall in a screw and wire not being grounded correctly. now my car is in the dealership with numerous electrical problems and are trying to say that car was hit by lighting car would not start burning smell came from underneath hood of car. now car does not run over 15 mph with dying out battery only hold charge of 10 volts. *jb | |||