2004 chevrolet monte carlo gauge cluster is erratic and does not work properly I did receive a recall for my 2004 chevy silverado for the same problem but am not having any problems with that vehicle dealership told me they should have a recall on all 2004 models as they are all made at the same manufacturer.
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical complaints
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My oil pressure gage went out then my tachometer went out and now the speedometer went out.
Instrument cluster failure.
Speedometer stopped working while driving down the road.
Approximately one year ago, I started noticing that my tachometer on my 2004 monte carlo ss was not functioning properly all the time. It is an intermittent problem, and I have since learned to live with it. Well now the speedometer started yesterday with a very similar problem. It will only register the highest speed I get to...and stay in that position until the car is almost at a dead stop. If you reduce your speed, you can not tell how fast you are going. I have done a lot of research on line regarding this, and it is apparent that chevy and gm trucks from 03- and 04 are covered by a safety recall for this identical problem. I contacted the local dealership and they stated it was not a known issue with the monte carlos...however internet search can produce cars of all types in that date range that all have had the same failure. This is a 2004 monte carlo ss that just has 36600 miles. And the problem has been apparent since last summer (just a month after it went out of the "date" warranty)...
The gas gauge along with other areas in my dash seem to have a short because it works on and off.
I have a 2004 monte carlo that has recently had issues with the instrument cluster. The speedometer is erratic, from observing a blog I noticed that this is not an uncommon issue. I am looking for some help with this repair as I understand that the instrument cluster can be rather expensive and since this does not appear to be a unique problem caused by me. I also understand that this repair needs to be made by a dealer, there are 2 local dealers which I have purchased from and would be happy to bring this problem to them, but I would have some issues with the cost of a new instrument panel not so much with the cost of labor. I would like to resolve this issue quickly before I start getting any speeding tickets I also believe this constitutes a safety risk since I can not accurately determine my speed.
Purchased '04 monte carlo ss august 2007 (23,713 miles). The instrument panel gauges began getting stuck, going completely around and simply do not work. Began at approx 38-39,000 miles. Paid over 1,600 for ext warranty and add'l 300 for 'fixing' the problem. Still broken and chevy doesn't recall! Also heated seats are getting scalding hot.
I purchase a 2004 monte carlo ls in oct. Of 2007. The instrument cluster worked ok until 3 months after I had the car. Now the tach is never where its supposed to be. Sometimes it will jump past the red zone on its own. I have some other friends that have a 2004 impala that is showing the same issues, with the tach and speedometer. This seems like a major safety issue and needs to be addressed. I have read many forums online describing this same issue.
Instrument cluster gauges are not reading correctly. It started with the gas gauge and has now progressed to all gauges in error. Have talked to others and looked on the internet and discovered that this is a very common failure. I consider this a hazard since speed and engine condition cannot be determined. I have not taken it to the dealer yet.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and they stated that the failure was related to the instrument panel cluster. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 60,000. Updated 12/15/08. *lj updated 12/15/08.
I have a 2004 monte carlo ls and about 6 months ago the speedometer would not display the correct speed and now it doesn't work at all. I have dealt with it and paid an issued speeding ticket. Today the temperature gauge was reading hot. I immediately panicked and pulled over wondering why my car would be over heating after only 2 miles worth of driving. I sat for about 5 minutes before opening the hood. The vehicle was not hot and had coolant. When I got in to continue my drive I started the engine and the temperature gauge went all the way past hot to the 9 o'clock position where it is now stuck resting against the fuel gauge. Im now afraid of driving the vehicle specially if the next gauge goes too. The repair must be done at the dealership and they want 500-1500 dollars. I am a parent of 6 and do not have that money. I have noticed this is such a big issue with this car. I just wish I would have known about it before I bought it. I want to know why there is no recall on this dangerous problem with my vehicle.
My 2004 chevy monte carlo dash board just stop working gm did nothing to fix this problem I am still driving without any dash board instruments and they wonder why americans buy hondas this is the last chevy for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Driving down the highway and temp gauge suddenly goes in circles and finally stops below the cold temp , less than where the needle usually is when you first start up the car. Does not go back to working, coolant sensor is ok, according to chevy dealer, need whole new cluster instrument panel.
Instrument panel malfunctions. Tach, gas gauge, and speedometer. Only work intermittently. Sometimes I look at speedometer and it says 70 MPH when I am doing 25 MPH and sometimes it says 25mph when I am doing 70 MPH. Started at about 50k miles. Chevy did recall on trucks of this year for the same issue but did not include monte carlo's. Replacement cost can run anywhere from 600 to 2000 dollars. Money I do not have at present. Filing complaint to add to other complaints. If enough complain then maybe chevy will do something.. One of those things you expect never to go wrong.........
Speedometer stopped working vechical only had 19,000miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer would go to 30 MPH when the vehicle was turned off. When the vehicle was turned on, the speedometer would read 35 MPH even though he was driving 65 MPH. The failure has been occurring for a year and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that this was a safety issue because the vehicle travels at speeds that are not within regulation and could lead to speeding tickets and crashes. The current mileage was 39,000 and failure mileage was 33,000.
I have a 2004 monte carlo ss, at about 55,000 miles the speedometer starting acting unreliable. Sometimes I registers 30 MPH when I am at 70, other times it will stick at 71 MPH when I am at zero. It occurs randomly with different behaviors, is unreliable. I called the local gm dealer and they mention it is a problem with the instrument cluster. This is a safety issue and other gm vehicles I am told had recalls for this same issue. Not being able to reliably know the speed in all situations is a risk to the operators.
All dash gauges have failed (one at a time) including speedometer (which was the last gauge to fail on 7-21-08). Trunk release (electronic) failed. Have been told the only way to get dash cluster repaired is through a dealer. Dealer refuses to sell necessary part to a certified mechanic.
2004 chevrolet monte carlo - (approximately 28,000 miles) unable to determine actual speed when driving car: speedometer hangs (does not return to zero) when stopped. Subsequent driving continues to increase speed reading. Eventually speedometer stays stuck at 140 MPH. Chevrolet says there is no recall or warranty for this failure. Cost to repair $500 to $800.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at any speed, all of the instrument panel indicators fail. There were no warnings prior to the intermittent failures. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 53,392 and failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 07/08/08. *bf updated
Speedometer went haywire back in feb 2008. Would read many MPH higher than current speed. Would read 30-40mph at idle or when shut off. Took car to chevy dealer. They testing it and found nothing wrong but was told it would be $500 to replace if it happens again. It worked fine until today when the problem returned. Did some research online and found many 2004 chevy owners (monte carlo's and impala's) with same problem. Gm does not appear to want to do anything. Research asked anyone with similar problem to report to gm and the federal safety agency.
Display panel aka control center failure. Inoperative speedometer and tachometer. Occasionally errant fuel gauge.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at any speed, the speedometer dial would remain at 0 MPH. When the vehicle is turned off and restarted, the speedometer dial would move 5 MPH each additional time. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 108,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
Have had the car since feb-14-08. Repeatedly the message center battery light comes on, for ten minutes or longer. Then all the gauges in cluster drop as if car is off including cruise control, seat belt light and chime. Having traveled from ny to ga I was concerned I'd be stranded. Contacted onstar diagnostics en route and was told they didn't detect a problem. 29,000 miles on it, believe factory warranty is still active and will take it in asap.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that all the gauges on the instrumental panel displayed inaccurate readings. He is unable to determine how fast he is driving. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
My gas gauge stopped working first, still not working. Now my speedometer only works sometimes not real sure if its correct when it does work I received a speeding ticket when I did not realize I was speeding.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The speedometer never displays the correct speed. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer for inspection. The current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 76,000. Updated 04/16/08
2004 chevrolet monte carlo ls, 43330 miles, complete failure of speedometer and tachometer in the automobile's dashboard instrument cluster.
I started my car and realized the fuel gauge was buried all to the right. Then when driving the car my speedometer was giving false readings. When I'm stopped it displays 50 mpg. Now all the gauges are either erratic or not working at all.
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