Speedometer stick, don't work and shows wrong speed at different times. Took to dealer says there was a problem in 2004 , but mine was not covered in 2005 after there breakpoint ?? Still not fixed.
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 electrical complaints
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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.
I own a 2005 chevy avalanche. At about 125k miles on the odometer I noticed that my speedometer would start to gradually lose track of the speed after driving for approximately 40 - 60 miles. So, when traveling at a consistent rate of speed of, say, 60 MPH the speedometer would slow down gradually to zero over the course of 5 - 10 miles. When the vehicle was turned off for a period of time the speedometer would reset itself. Once reset it may start having the same problem immediately or it might be another week or two before this problem presented itself again. I took the vehicle and was told that the "cluster" would need to be replaced for approx. $600. Judging from the other complaints registered here, I believe this should be fixed by the manufacturer at no charge to the owner regardless of the mileage.
My 2005 chevy avalanche has short in the speedometer, 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 chevrolet 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 federal safety agency please help me by demanding chevrolet to repair my vehicle please! I would very much appreciated, [xxx] or let me know what I should please? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Speedometer reads 60 MPH faster than actual speed. Speedometer reads 60 MPH at stop. Repair shop states instrument cluster requires replacement.
2005 chevy avalanche speedometer malfunction. While driving 30 MPH the speedometer raced to 120 MPH and is now stuck. I am unable to verify my speed while driving. Odometer reads 62k miles.
My 2005 avalanche 1500 speedometer is not working it fails to record the correct speed it stay on 0 most of the time. Think gm should have recall this problem too many 05 chevy avalanche owners are having this trouble.
Drivers side A/C unit blows very hot air even with A/C is programmed to lowest setting. This is a common issue once researching on the internet.
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).
My 2005 chevy avalanche 1500 speedometer is having problems. The gauge will read faster then what I am drive. Then it will stick at over 60 MPH, the arrow will point completely down. If I turn on and off engine the gauge will reset it self backwards 5 MPH each time I do this. It will work for two days after that then the problem happen all over again!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer would intermittently become stuck on one speed and would also display the inaccurate speed traveled. The speedometer would indicate that the contact was driving 30 MPH, become stuck and would then immediately increase to 60 MPH regardless of the actual speed driven. The contact would have to shut off the engine and restart it in order for the speedometer to reset itself. The dealer stated that the instrument panel cluster gauge was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche 1500. The contact stated that the speedometer and tachometer failed; the components would not go back down to zero. She had not noticed any prior issues with those components. She had not taken the vehicle to the dealer or the manufacturer. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current and failure mileages were 55,582.
I own a 2005 chevrolet avalanche and the speedometer stopped working. The truck has 51k miles and not been modified. This is a danger to my family and the cost of repair is expensive. This is a know issue and should be a recall.
Speedometer on my 2005 chevy avalanche is stuck on 100 plus miles per hour.
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.
Speedometer is stuck on 120 constantly.
At about 65k miles, speedometer stopped registering accurately. Now about 75k on the vehicle if odometer accurate. When stopped speedometer reads anywhere from 60 to 100mph and when driving reads anywhere from 90 to off the scale (6 o'clock position on the speedometer where no speed is listed). In short, wildly inaccurate. Researched the problem and it appears chevy is replacing the instrument cluster for this problem on up to 2004 vehicles but not 2005 although it appears the problem is rampant among avalanche owners. Request the federal safety agency implement a recall on this widespread problem.
Speedometer continually goes haywire; it appears you are driving 50+ MPH when you are in park; when you actually do start moving you have no idea how fast you are going; max out at 120 MPH when you are flowing with traffic in a 70 MPH zone. Occurs intermittently with increasing frequency; I have not had an assessment of the cost associated with this repair done yet.
Speedometer is failing to work correctly. Most of the time it is stuck at 120 MPH. Or doesn't work at all.
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.
2005 chevrolet avalanche at approx. 40,000 miles the speedometer has gone crazy never giving the correct speed. Several others with this problem and recall has been call for 2002 -2004 models that use the same cluster and step motor that controls the speedometer. Contacted the dealer to fix problem but they wanted 600+ to fix the problem.
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.
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.
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.
I was driving down the road and realized that my odometer was not working properly.. It was registering that I was going 120 MPH, in a 35, I knew that was wrong...all the other gauges are working well. I now recorded 120 MPH or sometimes it will record between 75 and 90. I haven't corrected it.. I'm waiting for gmc do something. Or until the inspection sticker expires
Speedometer needle was tacky last week while driving in town around 45-50 MPH. I watched the gauge and the problem seemed to have corrected itself. *tr yesterday, the speedometer completely went crazy while I was driving, quit working at 25 MPH, and when I slowed down, the needle went below the MPH gauge line and is now pointing straight down, blocking my view of the gear shift panel on the instrument cluster. I have 44,000 miles or so on this vehicle and just bought it used two weeks ago.
While driving looked down at speedometer doing 150 MPH when I stopped went to 60mph while setting still. Many friends having the same problem with these models of chevy avalanches. Called chevy they stated there was not a recall for this problem. Something wrong.
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.
Speedometer does not operate properly.
I own a 2005 chevy avalanche which I bought last june 2007 from a private party and I noticed that last septermber 2007 as I was driving on the street, I noticed that my speedometer was reading 110 and I was only going at 25mph. I wish to know what to do and I have not yet fixed my truck due to the fact that fixing my truck is over $1,000 dollars. Is there anyway I can fix my truck w/o paying anything?
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