My speedo and fuel gauge either do not work or peg out in the instrument cluster. I never received the recall notice for my z71 chevrolet avalanche and chevrolet is saying that they put a limit on the year and mileage. If I would have known it was a recall I would have taken in my vehicle to have it fixed for free. Chevrolet is saying I have to pay for this.... This is not right.
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche: wrong fuel gauge reading
5 of the 204 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche describe wrong fuel gauge reading.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 69,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Wrong fuel gauge reading by model year
- 20051
- 20048
- 20035
- 20021
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that the fuel gauge was reading inaccurately and he was unable to determine how much gas was actually in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who inspected the vehicle and advised the contact to replace the entire instrument cluster. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 151,494 and the failure mileage was approximately 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.
My speedometer, oil gauge,gas gauge has stopped working in the dash approximately 9 moths ago and we have contacted our local gm retailer and they said that there is not a recall on a manufacturer defect. I was told that it was a cluster that was the problem by my personal mechanic and that it is very expensive to fix. I do not think that I should have to fix this problem since it is a manufacturer defect. I have several friend that have a chevrolet with the same problem. I paid alot of money for this vehicle and I think that gm should fix the problem that we did not know we were purchasing in the first place.
General motors mailed me a notice advising that my vehicle (2003 avalanche which I purchased new in oct 2003) "could develop a condition where one or more of the instrument panel gauge needles may stick, flutter, or become inoperative." it was additionally noted that "this condition may cause inaccurate readings, including speedometer and the fuel gauge." remedy of replacement was offered for vehicles within 7 years of original date placed in service or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first. My vehicle exhibits this problem in speedometer. My vehicle has over 80,000 miles and is not included in the repair offer. The condition in mine is exhibited when temperatures are below 45-50 degrees (typically in winter), and began last winter. I associated it with the weather and didn't think too much about it. However, now that I know it is a defect, I believe gm should be expected to correct this defect in all affected vehicles. I believe it can be considered a safety issue - no speedometer - no fuel gauge reading, especially when they are working properly sometimes and at others not at all or inaccurately.
All gauges, warning lights,radio, and heat/air controls start changing on their own ,quit working and don't work properly while driving. At times it smells like something is burning. Dealer have replaced alot of warning sensors, replaced instrument cluster twice, fuel sending unit,checked all the main ground points of wiring. Dealer has the old parts. I'm still having the same problems they are still not fixed.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, vehicles, during a 30 degree left angle frontal impact of sufficient severity, a tear could develop in the mid-frame cross member at its attachment to the left frame rail. If the mid-frame cross member tears during frontal impact and produces a sharp edge, contact of the sharp edge with the fuel tank could result in a puncture of the fuel tank and possible fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel tank shield. Owner notification began february 20, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 03V019000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche fuel gauge
Is wrong fuel gauge reading a common problem on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche?
5 of 204 owner complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche (2%) mention wrong fuel gauge reading. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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