2005 Chevrolet Avalanche electrical problems

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Cluster gauge is not read properly all reading are all over the place.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Electrical · 108,784 miles · CO

The speedometer sticks at a speed and will drop to the 6 o'clock position. This is a know issue among owners but gm nor the dealerships are willing to acknowledge or fix it. This is the second issue with my vehicle that gm is not willing to fix or take responsibility. I will never purchase another gm vehicle again.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · FL

After and during rain the seat warmers continually turn on over and over for several days. Its been happening since about 40,000 miles right after expiration.

Filed Oct 18, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 47,000 miles · CA

At approx 47000 mi traveling at 65mph a heavy thud in the engine compartment that sounded like the whole engine block had dropped out, was able to coast off road to a vacant lot. Transmission toast with damage to ring and pinion gears,never towed anything, city driving to work and home mostly.(47k) miles. Really? 3500$ repair. Next speedometer failure at about 53k miles, im either going 0mph or 120mph. Also have lost alot of backlighting on my dashboard instrumentation along with cd player. Seems the cd player cannot eject a non existent cd, just makes clicking noise and says check disc. Now at 59k miles im experiencing the popping front end sound when turning sharply in reverse, possibly suspension or a-arm related have not looked into yet.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical · 28,476 miles · CO

The speedometer does not track with the speed of the vehicle properly. It does not reset to zero when the truck stops, and can have the needle exceed the maximum speed shown.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · TN

The speedometer stopped working at approximately 85000 miles. This is a known problem with 2005 avalanches but for some reason this VIN was not included in the recall.

Filed Nov 26, 2013 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · AL

Speedometer stopped working completely. It had been working fine when I last drove it. But when I started driving within the next 3-4 hours I noticed it was not reading the speed at all. All the other gauges on the cluster were working properly. When talking to the dealership about this problem they stated it wasn't a simple fix and could cost me above $500, they couldn't give me an estimate of how much it would cost. .after reviewing the complaints listed on this website, this seems to be a manufacturers defect. Many other owners of this same vehicle have had the same complaint and its rare that it functions properly in any of the vehicles. Even though my vehicle is over the warranty period I believe that the manufacturer should stand behind their work and correct this problem. A recall is definitely in order.

Filed Jul 30, 2013 · Electrical · 68,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge failed. The RPM gauges became stuck and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was determined that the instrument cluster failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 68,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · GA

Speedometer went out. Bought GPS to keep up with speed. Dealer would not fix problem. Then, oil pressure, water temp also stopped working. Come to find out, gm used defective stepper motors on instrument cluster from 02 - 07 I believe it was, not sure. I have had 1 speeding ticket and they tagged on wreckless driving for 20 MPH over limit. I have been a dedicated gm owner my entire life. Don't think I will by one again. Seems to me they would want to do what they can to keep there customers, instead, they are running them away. I have know more loyalty for them at this point. I have a 2005 chevy avalanche z71 absolutely love the truck but it has to go. Hummm...toyota maybe, dodge so many choices. Buy america, save america....bull crap. I'd better hush...

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Electrical · 128,000 miles · CA

I pulled off on the side of the freeway to take a call. I started up my truck stepped on the gas to get back on the freeway and all of a sudden my speedometer went from 0 to the other end of the reading. It stayed there all the way home so I could not tell how fast I was driving. When I stopped, it started to go back down but as I would press the gas it would go all the way past the highest reading. It seems to get stuck now and then.