The vehicle will shut off at interstate and low speeds and show reduced power and stability system disabled. This is very dangerous, I was nearly killed on the interstate by and 18 wheeler coming up behind me when the engine shut down..
2004 Chevrolet Suburban electrical complaints
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On my chevrolet suburban 2004; speedometer failed. My speedometer does not work any more. It no longer calculates speed. It is stuck pointing (resting) past fastest label of 120mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The contact stated that the gauges in the instrument panel were inoperable. The alternator and temperature gauge would display that the vehicle was overheating. The dealer diagnosed that the instrument cluster panel would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Instrument cluster failed after extreme cold temperatures, fuel gauge, temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge and battery charging system gauge. Gm knows about the faulty gauges and as of this date has not made a recall of the instrument panel. Considering all legal remedies afforded by law as this is a problem that can be rectified by gm by replacing the aforementioned faulty factory equipment.
I own a 2004 chevrolet suburban 1500 which I bought used in 2006. Since the day I purchased the vehicle the back doors will not automatically unlock either with decreased speed or with the hand held remote. You actually have to reach back and unlock the doors with your hand. Now, in the last few months, the remote still works but it is not unlocking any of the doors and you must use the key to unlock drivers door. I was told there are motors in each door for the locks and that replacing them are expensive, so I'm wondering if there have been any kind of recalls for this problem.
Speedometer began reading incorrectly, pegged out at maximum, drifts aimlessly, then sticks again. Cannot get speedometer to reset or read correctly.
The speedometer quits working or gets jumpy and sporadic in when and how it works. Vehicle only has 57000 miles on it. The only event that we thought caused it was the really cold temperatures but its warmer now and completely quit working. It is everytime we are in the vehicle driving that it doesn't work. We have not got it fixed yet. Researching problem first to make sure no recalls were done on it first.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. While the vehicle was turned off the driver heard a loud noise under the driver's seat. The wires under the seat were exposed. The driver also stated that there were intermittent failures with the electrical system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the exposed wires with electrical tape. The failure mileage was approximately 48250. The current mileage was 48349.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet suburban. While driving the speedometer displayed inaccurate information. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the instrument panel cluster needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 132,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Speedometer reads incorrectly. Reads speeds over 30 MPH while standing still, 120 MPH while going 40mph, or nothing at all. It varies from day to day.
Instrument cluster panel in a 2004 chevy suburban was diagnosed by a gm dealership as defective on 3/4/2009 with 70,400miles. Oil gauge and battery gauge fails to read properly often bouncing around/fluttering around during vehicle operation. Gauges do not return to zero while vehicle is not operating. Gauge failure was noted on 2/10/2009. Gm has yet to agree to replace cluster panel though a letter was sent to gm owners regarding matter. Letter clearly states not to bring vehicle in to have cluster panel checked until there is believed to be an issue.
Engine intermittently goes into "reduced engine power" "traction control disabled" for no apparent reason. Engine power is reduced by two thirds. Issue has been occurring for approximately 2 years now. Gm/chevy dealership has been unable to resolve the issue. I've had the car in the shop over 20 times some times on a weekly basis. Throttle body, tac, battery cables, and other components have been changed to no avail. Several close calls on the freeway with 18 wheelers bearing down on rear end when issue has occurred. I no longer allow my wife and kids in the car. I'm sure someone will eventually die as a result of this issue and maybe then gm will address the issue. Hopefully when it happens it will not involve small children which is what suburbans are typically purchased for...to drive around families with small children. Consumers thinking they are purchasing a good size vehicle that will keep their family safe should steer away from gm products.
Speedometer not registering accurately. While in neutral 90 MPH.
My family and I were traveling on the interstate in our 2004 chevy suburban when my speedometer started fluctuating from 20 MPH to 70 MPH to 120 MPH. The engine didn't seem to change its running speed as the speedometer fluctuations were occurring. I only have 40k miles, and I'm the original owner. My wife mainly drives it to take our kids to school and their activities, and errands. Will the dealer repair for free?
I was driving along the freeway and I noticed that on the computerized dashboard, the service tire monitor was flashing. I was driving 50 MPH and when I looked at the speedometer, the gauge went up to 120 MPH and even though I turned the engine off the gauge is still at 120 MPH. I also noticed that the battery gauge is not working, because the gauge is not moving at all and when I looked at the RPM gauge, I was only pressing the gas slightly, the RPM gauge went up to the maximum level. When I was coming back home from work the same day, when I started the engine I felt it right away that whenever I put my foot on the gas, the vehicle is just moving slowly, until it stopped moving. I have it towed to bill heard dealership and they found out that it was the transmission was tore and according to the dealership that I need to have a new transmission. This vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet suburban, bought it brand new. Right now we have 67,880 mileage and we only have this vehicle for 4 1/2 years. Few months prior to this incident, I received a letter from gm, about a condition that may develop on this vehicle which is where one or more of the instrument panel gauge needles may stick, flutter or become inoperative and may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and the fuel gauge. I have kept that letter and called the gm and I was advised to take the vehicle to the dealership. I was just wandering, because it all happened in one day. I don't know if this problem is related to the transmission.
In researching online I've noticed this on many different chevy 2004 models. The tachometer, fuel gage, and speedometer are what I noticed problems with and what others have seen problems with though the speedometer is the most prevalently noticed item. The gauge motors are not stepping back down when rpms, speed, or fuel levels drop thus leading drivers to respond in potentially dangerous ways. In my own case I almost caused a pile up when I thought I had lost my senses and applied my brakes a little harder than I should have, almost lost control of the vehicle, and certainly agitated the drivers behind me when they almost hit my vehicle. I don't typically get this problem as I typically drive less than 10 miles a day. When I do have to drive more than 60 miles I tend to have this problem. The problem has also been reported to be more prevalent in cold conditions which fits with the explanation I have had that it is the housing of the gear motors breaking down and jamming the gauge gears in the instrument panel. A problem with the plastic used in the housing of the gear magnets; "the problem lies with the plastic material that holds the permanent magnet for the rotor of the stepper motor." now that I am aware of the problem and have asked around about fixes I have to stop the vehicle completely and turn it off. From there I have to turn the key enough to bring the instrument panel momentarily on and then back off. It steps the tachometer, speedometer, and fuel gauge back down, (bit by bit with each turn of the key) whichever is having the problem. This solution has been reported to stop working as the problem persists. The instrument panel needs to be replaced at a cost estimate of over $450 from a private shop and at over $800 from the chevy dealership. A GPS for speed and a log book w/ calculator can get two of the three solved for me at a price of less than $200; it's just not safe to be writing log book entries while I'm driving.
My speedometer stopped working no warning while on highway went from 70 MPH to 120 MPH.
Speedometer fluctuates showing speeds greater than actual speed. Speeds are greater by anywhere from 10 MPH to 80 MPH over actual speed. As I write this, the car is parked/engine off and speed indicated is 60 MPH.
1) instrument cluster in my 2004 suburban (speedometer and fuel gage) failed during operation 2) 4 instances of running the vehicle completely out of fuel and requiring roadside service. Speedometer failure is intermittent failures during operation result in numerous safety and legal issues. 3) gm will correct the failure free of charge if the vehicle has less than 70,000 miles. After the 70,000 mile mark it is a very costly repair for a part gm knows is defective.
Driving to doctor appt and noticed that speedometer stuck on 80 MPH. When I exited toll road, still showing 80 MPH. After stopping and starting throughout the day, speedometer is now stuck on 120 MPH- very dangerous! I bought this suburban new in 2004 and was told today after reporting incident to gm that I was out of the 7 year/70,000 mile recall. My problem..I live in the country 20 miles from the nearest town/work and 90 miles from doctor- is it a wonder I have more that 70,000 miles on a 2004 model?
Speedometer malfunction. Problems include speedometer being stuck at 0 MPH or other speeds, speedometer beginning at 60 MPH and reaching 120 MPH when actually traveling 60 MPH, and other random problems.
2004 chevy suburban z71, less than 16000 miles, speedometer periodically displays upwards of 30 - 120+ MPH over actual speed. Chevy dealer repair cost is too high. My understanding is that this issue is widespread. Is there yet a recall?
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The speedometer malfunctioned and does not operate at all. The repair shop could not determine the cause of the failure and no repairs were made. At 40,000 miles, the dealer rotated the tires, but did not check the rotors. The failure mileage was 60,539 and current mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/14/08.*lj the power window motors, universal joints and shocks all had to be replaced. Updated
My speedometer doesn't consistently work. Some time it does.. Some times it says I'm doing 110 MPH and people are passing me and my rpms are at 1800. Also when my speed ometer doesn't work my rear dfog and wiper do work. When my rear defog and wiper don't work my speedometer does work. I checked all the fuses in all three fuse boxes and none are blown.
Vehicle fire- started truck, turned on front and rear heater and defrosters. ~2-3min later, the truck was completely engulfed in flames and smoke. Caught a second car on fire and house on fire.
I have a chevy suburban (2004) that the speedometer just stop working. It first started giving me a slower speed than I was actually going. At 35mph it was registering 9mph. After a few days it was normal then all of a sudden it does not register at all. Now it stays at 15 MPH without the vehicle moving.
Chevy suburban 2004 defective speedometer. The part is defective, but the dealer wants $500 to make the vehicle safe again. It is a hazard on the road with the wrong speed readout. Gm should owe up to the problem, fix the part/vehicles in the name of safety. This will be my last gm if they fail to amend the problem at their cost.
My 2004 chevrolet suburban speedometer stopped working at 50,000 miles. This is a wide spread problem and chevrolet should do a recall and fix the problem at their expense.
Speedometer failure began with the needle "jerking" as vehicle speed increased and eventually, one night the needle went beyond 120 MPH and stuck on the peg while I was on a rural highway with no way to gauge my speed.
Vehicle speedometer displays an incorrect reading on the dash panel gauge. While in park or stopped, the gauge will show anywhere from 20-30 miles per hour and while driving will erratically jump from speed to speed. Rpm gauge is not working at all. Gas gauge, upon filling up, is slow to register to full.
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