Rattle form the A/C belt tension-er when accelerating. Have changed multiple new tension-ers and there is still the rattle from the belt tensioner. I have found a tsb on the A/C compressor that leads to the issue.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 electrical complaints
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I was driving my truck and the speedometer was reading 60 and when I look down again it was reading 120. I stop and started again then I realize that it was not reading now. My fuel, RPM, oil pressure gauges stop also. I had a mechanic look at it and they said it was the cluster. I research and I notice that all these vehicle is having the same problems. I think that chevy should be responsible for this defective item. I brought this truck new and I didn't think that I would be having any problems like this. I replaced the part but guess what, its doing the same thing after six months. Now the door chime will not stop when the door is close and while im driving so I don't drive it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer failed to provide accurate speed readings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 108,965.
During trip from nc->tx->fl->tx I was stopped for speeding (75 in 60 on I-10 in la) -- I do *not* knowingly speed. I began watching my speed to try to understand why this happened. The problem repeated several times on this trip, and I was able to record a number of photos of the precise problem. After driving for more than a couple of hours (probably why I never noticed this before), the speedometer will begin a very slow drift downward. Since I had been on 70mph roads for quite some time, I apparently adjusted my speed control up to maintain what I thought was 70. Then, when I reached iberville parish in la, I noticed the speed limit was now 60; but when I looked down, the speedometer was close enough to 60 that I didn't realize anything was wrong until a trooper flagged me down. In no position to argue, I was puzzled -- until I reached tx when I noticed the speedometer dropping ever so slowly. I had no real idea of my speed, so I just stayed with traffic. A few days later, on the tx->fl leg, the problem resumed after a few hours. This time, I got the idea to start the GPS on my blackberry phone. Surprise! My real speed was definitely faster than indicated. So I began taking pictures of the speedometer and phone. I have a series of photos proving the failure. What is also interesting is that stopping and turning off the engine for a moment, the speedometer started working again for a while. ############### over a year ago, I had a one-time issue with the speedometer. It indicated much faster than I was going -- maybe 50 while stopped. When restarting the engine, I noticed the needle "stepping" backwards for less than a second. Out of curiosity, I stopped and started the engine about 8 times -- each time the needle stepped backwards a few MPH, until it eventually fully retracted back to 0 and worked fine until this long trip.
I purchased a used as-is 2003 chevy avalanche 1500 and I didn't notice until a couple of hours later that the speedometer wasn't working. I don't when it failed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact noticed the entire instrument panel and gauges failed to operate. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the instrument panel cluster would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000... Updated 08-07-12
Speedometer quit working.
The temperature is not functioning. The gauge did a 360 rotation and stuck in the final position. I have seen some web posting which say people have received a recall and my make/year are listed, but I do not see the recall listed on your site. Is this a recall item?
Speedometer failed on my sons 2003 chevy avalanche. Read where this is a prevalent problem. Why in the world has this not been the subject of a recall. I am reporting this to congress.
I own a 2003 chevrolet avalanche, my speedometer is stuck at 50 MPH, I cannot accurately gauge my speed, I also have a service air bag light that will not go off. These are some serious safety issues and a recall should be issued.
While driving my 2003 chevrolet avalanche z66 the speedometer stops & starts working. I feel this is of great concern for my safety as well as the others around me. I visited my local dealer only to find that will be covered under a recall as long as I have under 70,000 miles. I have exceeded the mileage and am expected to pay an estimated $1000.00 to repair the problem. This is a non-wear & tear item that should be covered by chevy despite mileage.
2003 chevy avalanche caught on fire from defective wires behind radio panel that shorted. Burned all the wiring and smoked the vehicle.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the speedometer seemed to be defective. The speedometer failed periodically which caused the cruise control to fail. The vehicle had not been inspected but the dealer, when called, stated that the contact would be responsible for any repair expenses. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The current mileage was approximately 155,000.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) my 2003 chevy avalanche z-66 has just now developed speedometer problems and I am sorry it is a safety issue and concern but general motors has brushed it off as no case closed. My speedometer started acting weird,it only works for short distance driving then either shows last speed obtained or zero. My example for gm is this: no other gm vehicle I purchase ever had this problem and even though you may not think of it as a safety issue perhaps you might rethink this thought by getting into a vehicle where the speedometer sporadically works then stops working all together while you are driving. Perhaps gm can tell me how they would/could tell the speed they are going when this happens 0 reading so that I can tell the law enforcement personnel who pulled me over for speeding or driving under the limit that I tried to judge my speed but my gm speedometer stopped working and gm said it wasn't a safety issue. It's a defect and gm has a limit of 70,000-80,000 miles or 7 years which ever occurs first...this is a cop out. I even wrote and addressed an email to [xxx]to no avail. I would like to copy and paste my letter so that you will see that I am seeking a free repair/ replacement including free labor for a new ipc. It is a defect they admit and it is a safety issue and concern that affects many vehicles besides mine no matter how many miles the vehicle has on it. God..this is an american car company, have they not learned anything about loyalty?
Speedometer on 2003 chevrolet avalanche not working, stuck at 120mph. I consider this a safety issue. Other cluster gauges -- tachometer and fuel gauge -- have also failed. Complete cluster needs to be replaced. Gm will not correct problem because it is out of warranty. There was a tsb issued by gm to repair the cluster. However, the tsb only requires gm to repair vehicles (at their expense) with less than 70k miles. My vehicle has over 110 miles. Is this problem any less of a safety issue for me than it is for those with less than 70k miles? Gm is charging $500 to repair the most important instrument in the car. Speedometer failure is clearly a safety issue that should be corrected. The vehicle?s mileage should not be a determining factor as to whether gm or the owner have to pay for the repair. A speedometer should last for the expected life of the vehicle, not just 70k miles.
When driving my chevrolet 2003 avalanche my speedometer would stick and eventually fall to zero. After further investigation I have found that a majority of this model from 2003 -2004 have this problem.
Speedometer stopped working.
Speedometer stuck at 52 while stopped. Will not accurately measure rate of speed. Speedometer zero's at 52. Odometer appears to function correctly. No apparent cause other than defective equipment. Car make: chevrolet year: 2003. Model: avalanche 1500 4 door. Mileage 102,000.
Speedometer on 2003 chevrolet avalanche not working, stuck at 120mph. Complete cluster needs to be replaced. I never received any recall notice after purchasing vehicle in 2003. Gm will not correct problem because it is out of warranty.
Engine stalls shortly after starting. Unable to get any response after the initial stall (it would not crack). Battery cables must be disconnected from the battery and reconnected after two to three minutes in order to restart the vehicle. No engine trouble code displayed after the incident.
My speedometer isn't working properly. It gets stuck while I drive and I don't know the speed of my truck when I drive and I seen that this is a known issue to chevrolet.
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Just driving my truck to work and the speedometer just quit working now when driving you never know how fast you are going it might stop at 50mph and the next time you drive it will start from there I have not yet had this serviced as I feel this is a major safety issue, and apparently it is a well known problem with chevy's but they will not stand behind it. I have even gotten a speeding ticket over this .
At approximately 91k miles the speedometer began to intermittently fail, then at approx. 96k miles, the tachometer began having the same issues. I've noticed on multiple bulletins where hundreds to thousands of people are having this same issue and we're all curious to know why gm has not been instructed to issue a recall. Gm has stated (via customer service reps) that knowing your speed is not a safety concern. I pose the question then, why do we have speed limits? Of course your speed is a very important safety concern or it wouldn't be regulated. They need to replace these defective products they've put on the road & reimburse those that have already paid to have the repairs completed. Putting a mileage limit on this issue is absurd considering that most people experiencing this issue either got the letter from gm after the 70k mile mark or don't experience the defect until afterwards. Since when does safety have a mileage limit?
I have 79,000 miles on my 03 avalanche and about a month ago the speedometer started failing at around 78,000 miles. Researched this problem online and found there was a fix for this defect up to 70,000 miles or 7 years. Was told I would have to pay for it myself! Why!! This is a safety defect that shouldn't have a mileage or year stipulation on it!! If you read all the complaints, this happens over the 70,000 or 7 years stipulation with many other owners!!! I've owned many trucks and never had a speedo or cluster problem!! This should be recalled with no mileage or year restraints on it!! Very dissatisfied customers out there about this!! This is a safety issue defect that the consumer shouldn't have to pay for!!
Speedometer failure on 03 chevy avalanche. Apparently there was a lawsuit against gm because they used inferior parts within the instrument cluster that are prone to fail. They have since settled the suit in late 2007 and agreed to fix all vehicles with less than 70k miles. However, what about the rest of us with more than 70k miles that are driving without a speedometer because gm is charging $500 to repair the most important instrument in the car, the one that should last the life of the vehicle according to the lawsuit...... I've even gone so far as to try to find the parts for the speedometer, but they are not available. You have to purchase the entire instrument cluster as a unit. If that is not enough, I can purchase the cluster for $275 and install it myself, but the unit has to be programmed to the vehicle in order to work. This programming will cost $150.00 by the dealership. So basically, gm has everyone in my situation hostage for negligence on their part. It is only a matter of time before I get a speeding ticket or worse, hurt somebody in an auto accident because I am not aware of my speed of travel.
The speedometer on my 2003 avalanche sticks at random points and then indicates an incorrect speed which is very unsafe. For example it will stick at 45 MPH and then increase from there as the vehicle sped is increased. Or it may slip to some other indicated speed from one moment to the next. Very unsafe. I checked the internet and this problem is being talked about by many, many consumers. I believe that you should issue a recall to require gm (chevrolet) to fix this problem. Thank you.
Shortly after 75, 000 miles the speedometer in my 2003 chevrolet avalanche started to register incorrect readings. At a idle it would register that I was going 60 MPH. At approximately 65 MPH it would register that I was going 0 MPH. There was no rhyme or reason.
2003 avalanche speedometer fluctuates.
Speedometer does not read zero while vehicle is stopped. It reads approximately 60 MPH.
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