Very well documented via internet: speedometer and fuel gauges failed to work. The speedometer will stick at a random point and then add the speed traveling , and this results in the speed not being accurately displayed. The problem has been ongoing for over 2 years starting with the gas gauge showing fuel remaining but the tank being empty. Very unsafe and costly known problem by gm and most owners.
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints
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Speedometer on 2003 chevrolet tahoe gives incorrect reading. Rpm gauge also fails to provide accurate readings. Contacted local chevrolet dealership who told me they weren't aware of the issue and wanted hundreds of dollars to repair even though this is a known issue with gmac and obviously a very dangerous issue.
Tachometer and speedometer failed. Speedometer did not display proper speed on highway. It read 0 when going 65 MPH.
We purchased our 2003 chevrolet tahoe lt on june 17, 2007. On june 19, 2007 the speedometer began reading 120 MPH when the truck was parked. The speedometer failed to return to zero. Additionally, with the onset of this problem, the fuel gauge and oil pressure gauge were reading inaccurately. Parkland chevrolet was made aware of the problem and immediately diagnosed this as a defect in the instrument cluster that they informed me was quite common on gm vehicles of this year. Additionally, I have found over 1000 posts on the internet where this same problem has occurred to other gm vehicles model years 2001 to 2006. We are currently awaiting repair parts for this vehicle.
I purchased the 2003 chevrolet tahoe in february 2004 at about 60000 miles the speedometer stopped working, later the rpms, and the fuel gauge stopped working. The dealership told me that they would have to send these components out and it would take a week or two, and the cost would be around $1,100. I have not had it repaired, yet, I am in the process of buying a second vehicle so that I would be able to let the vehicle go for that long. I have noticed on the internet a number of this same complains . One website had 622 emails of complains about this same problem. This was a manufacturers defect ,and general motors needed to take care of it. This could be a potentially dangerous problem.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer has been displaying the incorrect speed for the past three months. The indicator fluctuates from 120 to 80 MPH, even while the vehicle is not in motion. The dealer advised her to get a repair estimate. She was informed that the repair alone would cost approximately $700. The contact conducted research to determine if there were any recalls for her vehicle, but none were found. Through an internet search, she discovered over 600 complaints for similar failures from other tahoe, denali, and yukon owners. The VIN, engine size, purchase date, powertrain, and # of cylinders were unavailable. The vehicle was purchased from a private owner. The current mileage is 79,000 and failure mileage was 74,000. The consumer provided copies of online complaints pertaining to the same defect. Updated 09/05/07
Speed odometer on the 2003 chevyrolet tahoe was not working correctly. I have contacted several service departments, including the chevrolet dealership where I bought the SUV. This was so odd to them, some mechanics were not even familiar with repairing this problem. It all started about a month ago, I drove out of town and noticed that the speed was not adding up, and finally it just went to 120 and stayed there. The dealership charges were outrageous, $400+. I only had this vehicle for a year, I needed help because I have been contacted by several people with the exact problem and these are chevrolet tahoes, yukons, avalanches. All chevrolet or gm. We need help because this must be something that they need to look into and a recall should be done for us. Don't wait until someone is injured or even killed. Thank you, I am looking forward to hear from you. *ak
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer is malfunctioning. Regardless of the speed, the speedometer will rest at zero or get stuck at 40 MPH, regardless of the driving speed. The speedometer also makes a ticking sound. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 05/23/07.
Speedometer and/or tachometer quit working after about an hour's driving time. This is a safety issue and should be a recall.
We purchased this vehicle new in dec. 2002. Starting in february, the speedometer acts erratically, sometimes reading higher than speed traveled, sometimes reading slower than speed traveled or being stuck all together. The vehicle only had around 43,000 miles on it when this started and only has 46,200 now. Right now the speedometer is stuck on 52 whether I am sitting still or traveling 70 MPH.
My wife and I purchased a new 2003 chevy tahoe on march 17, 2003 from a chevrolet dealer in novato, california. Approximately 10 months ago the speedometer began registering 60 MPH while the car was not moving. This eventually changed to 120 MPH despite the fact that the car was not moving and the engine was turned off. The speedometer never registered anything below 120 MPH thereafter. We finally had to get it repaired as we never had any idea at what speed the automobile was actually traveling. We took it to the same dealership where the car was purchased to have it repaired. We were advised that the instrument cluster panel had to be replaced as there was no other way to fix the problem. This cost $359.88. When I asked to see the broken speedometer I was told it was not available as it had to be exchanged for the replacement. This car had only 53,600 miles on it when the speedometer was replaced. *ak I have the invoice and would be willing to provide a copy at your request. I have never seen a speedometer stick in this manner in 35 years of driving. This is a dangerous condition as drivers of vehicles with this problem have no idea what their true rate of speed is.
Have had this tahoe since 2003, bought new. This past winter 2006 at approximately 51,000 miles the speedometer started acting very erratic. Sometimes registering the correct speed, other times not. As time went on it appeared that the temperature would effect it. Would work on warm days, wouldn't work on colder days. It is now april, 2007 and it is not working at all. Sitting still in my driveway it registers 60 MPH. As of now it appears to be stuck at over 60 MPH, and is not returning to zero under any circumstances. After reading the numerous complaints with regards to the same issue, it would appear that this is a factory defect.
I have a 2003 chevrolet tahoe with 58,000 miles and the speedometer has started malfunctioning. It will appear to be jumping at times and also not moving at all. I could be traveling at 60 MPH and the speedometer will say I'm going 25 MPH, making the situation a safety hazard and needless to say a speeding ticket waiting to happen.
My concerns are the speedometer failure on my 203 tahoe. I searched this same problem on many web sites and there are thousands of reports on gm autos with the same problem. The cost to fix this failure is $300-$500. I believe this should be classified as a major recall by gm motors.
The speedometer on my 2003 chevy tahoe begun working erraticly at aroun 43,000 miles and since quit working all together. My dealer said the problem is common bet not a recall. This seems odd being that this is directly related to the safety of the passengers of this vehicle as well as other drivers.
I own a 2003 chevy tahoe z71 and purchased the vehicle in 07/2005 with roughly 25,000 miles. As of 10/2006 my speedometer started acting erratic wherein it wasn't giving the correct speed of my vehicle. It has since completely stopped working and am seeking assistance in replacing the part to remedy this problem as I see while being on a forum (http://www.topix.net/forum/autos/chevrolet-tahoe) that amongst the hundreds and possibly thousands on this website are indicating their dissatisfaction with chevrolet/gm and their lack of assistance in remedying this problem. It's not just one specific make, but apparently will all makes ranging from 2002 to 2007. I would strongly suggest that chevrolet/gm listen to their consumers and remedy this problem immediately or they will surely receive a thrashing from the consumer by no longer purchasing their vehicles. The price to remedy this problem ranges from $550 to $600 depending on which dealer you contact to repair your vehicle. This is surely a nominal amount to a multi-million dollar company, yet would mean a great deal to their consumers.
The instrument cluster is not operating oil pressure intermitent along with speedometer. 2003 tahoe has less then 28000 miles and out of warranty.
My speedometer in my 2003 chevy tahoe started failing at 65000 miles. I will be stopped and the speedometer says I'm going 45 MPH.
Speedometer failure in our families 2003 chevy tahoe, I seen over 500 people on one website alone with the same problem. At over $500 the dealer wants to fix their lack of engineering I am sure there have been a few unneeded traffic tickets or at worst any accidents over this issue.
Speedometer failure on a 2003 chevrolet tahoe: with approximately 50,000 miles, the speedometer became highly erratic and eventually quit working all together, but not before I had been pulled over for speeding. Luckily, the office dismissed the event after explaining the situation. I was told this is a common issue with this generation of tahoes, suburbans, and trucks, and would like to include my complaint about the gauge motor failure with the other one.
2003 tahoe, speedometer will not register.
My 2003 chevrolet tahoe has a speedometer which exhibits jumping around, going 120+MPH when sitting still and fluctuates erratically. It will not reset to 0 MPH unless you start the vehicle's ignition repeatedly. Most of the time, it still doesn't work after that. This problem has been sporadic since approximately 41,000 miles and now it doesn't work hardly at all (84,000 miles). I have had numerous electronic and computer issues since owning this vehicle with no help or concern from the local chevrolet dealers or gm. Approximately $2,500 has been paid to them for these repairs thus far. The speedometer/instrument cluster repair estimate from a chevrolet dealership is another $1,000. Many of the same complaints have been registered about the speedometer problem. Obviously, there's a trend.
Speedometer does not work, readings of 120 constantly. According to the web site topix.net there are about 450 persons who wrote about this problem. Mechanics are asking $500 - $600 to fix this item. I believe gm should take care of this defect they created.
I currently drive a 2003 chevy tahoe and while going down the highway today, I noticed that my speedometer was suddenly reading "0"...while I was at cruising speed. I pulled off the road and then all of a sudden my tachometer raced up to 6000 RPM's. I was at a complete stop and my speed was now 0 but my RPM's were showing almost 5000. After turning off my ignition for a few minutes, the speedometer started working again but it was very jumpy. The tach is now reading 3500 when the ignition is turned off. This is a safety issue and therefore should be treated as such by gm and chevrolet. I've literally read over 400 online postings in the last hour from people experiencing similar problems with the instrument cluster on gm and chevrolet trucks and sport utilities.
2003 tahoe speedometer failure.
Speedometer failed on my 2003 chevy tahoe at about 56k miles making it impossible to tell how fast I was going.
Speedometer on 2003 tahoe stopped working @ 32,000 miles.
I own a 2003 chevrolet tahoe with 57,000 miles. Last week my speedometer started acting erotically. I was traveling down the highway at 50 MPH, seconds later I checked my speedometer and it was reading 94 MPH. At first I was shocked, but I realized I was still following the same cars in rush-hour traffic and it would have been impossible to be traveling over 90. By the time I got home the speedometer was stuck at 0 MPH. Since then it has been erotic. The speedometer will register 30 when I'm traveling at highway speeds, or not register at all. I am not as concerned when I am driving the vehicle, because I can gauge my speed off the tachometer. My sixteen-year old daughter or my wife however is another story. If they are on the highway going 55 or 60 and the speedometer is only registering 30, they might increase their speed in error and travel much faster which could be very dangerous. This can have grave consequences if on a two lane highway with speed limited curves. I cannot believe with all the complaints logged about this chevrolet is not recalling, or repairing the defective gauge. I have been driving for over 35-years and have never had a speedometer malfunction.
I own a 2003 chevy tahoe. I visited the dealer in november 2005 with a failing speedometer. It seemed to stick on cold mornings and resulted in high readings. The movement was very jerky and there also seemed to be a rhythmic clicking sound coming from the cluster. The vehicle was still under warranty at this time. The dealer was unable to find a problem, but 'reset' the cluster at no charge. After a few weeks, the speedometer seemed to be working again except under very cold conditions. It is now 2/13/2007 and the speedometer is sticking again. It reads about 70 MPH when the vehicle is parked. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they state that the cluster needs to be replaced (at a cost of $500+). The vehicle is no longer under warranty, so I am checking with the service manager since this is a proven, pre-existing condition per my visit in 2005. I should have an answer on that on 2/16/2007. I searched the internet and on a single site, topix.net, I found over 400 entries of customers experiencing the same problem on gmc and chevy trucks and suvs. This is a very unsafe condition (not being able to gauge speed)!
Gauges in instrument cluster are failing. Speedometer is jerky if it works at all. Oil pressure is pegged all the way to the right. Engine temp is max. Dealership wants to charge over $500 to fix. Checked internet many others have the same problem.
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