We have a 2003 chevy trailblazer that the speedometer went out on. It was diagnosed as a cluster that needs to be replaced at almost 600.00 I told gm in case# [xxx] that an independent mechanic diagnosed it but they made us go spend 96.00 on a gm dealership to diagnose it and then 3 hours later tell us so sorry, we know there are a lot of complaints but there is no bulletin o recall on this so we cant do anything. A speedometer should no go out on a car, no matter how many miles and if it is not an isolated instance, there needs to be a recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving various speeds, the speedometer would stop working and within a few minutes it would began to function normally. The dealer confirmed that it malfunctioned and would cost $1000 to repair it. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 175,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer lt. The contact stated the gauges on the dashboard would fluctuate back and forth. The fuel gauge would read inaccurate fuel levels and the speedometer would read inaccurate traveled speeds. The dealer advised that the entire instrument cluster would need to be replaced in order to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 105,000. Updated 12/01/10. *lj the consumer stated still has not been replaced. Updated 12/09/10
My speedometer quit working and I can no longer tell what speed I am going. This happens everytime I drive. To correct the problem will cost me around $500.00 to $700.00. My vehicle is a 2003 chevy trailblazer with 4wd.
3 year ago I bought a 2003 chevy trailblazer it had 75,000 miles on when I bought it the week after my tach stopped working no reading at all I went to every mechanic they toll me to take it to the dealer I took it to the dealer and they told me that it was a module problem and that and that is going to need a new one they wanted to charge me over 2,500 dollars to fix the problem I have search around auto parts to see if there is any sensor for the tach. Since then it has not work.
My 2003 chevy trailblazer seems to have a cluster motor problem. It started late last year, the speedometer was erratic, fails, starts working again. The fuel gauge has stopped working altogether . I brought the car to a dealership to have it diagnosed and they said they was nothing wrong with the cluster. I understand that the chevy tahoes, suburbans, avalanche and others have been recalled on this, why not the trailblazer...same engine, different model. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed. Chevy will not do anything about it and they know that there is a problem , they just refuse to admit it. Why should consumers have to pay for the $800-$900 repair when obviously its faulty?
After a freeze the speedometer on my 2003 chevy trailblazer stopped working. After doing research I found out that this is very common.
My 2003 chevy trailblazer's speedometer does not work. Thought I was going 65mph on the highway and other cars were zipping past me turned out I was only going 51 MPH. I pulled over and stopped and the speedometer was just stuck on 51. I looked on-line to see if anybody had, similar problems and to my surprise there were 100's if not 1000's of complaints for the same problems. Contacted chevy and they said it was not a "safety hazard", how can not knowing your exact speed all the time not be a safety hazard??? Granted there were no incidents but eventually something will happen, not to mention the fact that not knowing your speed could cause you to get pulled over by the police. It will cost consumers between 400-600 dollars to fix, when it is a manufactures defect, to whom we the taxpayers just bailed out. Chevy should rectify this problem as they have with the same problem for other models. They know the problem but since there are so many complaints they do not want to cover the costs. What happens if you think you are going 55 MPH and actually going 70? Could be alot of problems.
The speedometer on my 2003 trailblazer ls is malfunctioning. It won't go down past 30 MPH - thus when I'm going 45 MPH, it reads 75 MPH. First time was in 2009, and then yesterday (5/18/2010) it started doing the same thing again. The first time the shop I took it to was able to repair it, but today they told me I need a new cluster. Went online and found I am not the only person to have this happen to me, and that there are many people with the same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately between 35-40 MPH approaching a traffic light. When coming from the complete stop the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading of 95 MPH. The vehicle continued in operation. The failure occurred intermittently with the speed rate reading fluctuating. The authorized dealer was notified which stated the vehicle was not covered under a service warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact had concern of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 73,153.
I have (one of many) a 2003 chevy trailblazer with a bad instrument gauge cluster. Currently, my RPM, speedometer, gas, oil pressure gauges do not work at all. From my research, I have learned that gm has this problems on almost all of their other trucks which they have a recall on. For some reason, the trailblazer does not have a recall on this problem. I would like to know why.
Speedometer and oil pressure gauge not working. Was told by my mechanic that I need a new control panel cluster.
My 2003 chevy trailblazer's speedometer cluster went out it is not gauging with MPH. This is a safety hazard because you can't tell what speed you are going I phoned chevy since my warranty is expired this should have been a recall. They won't fix it unless I pay for the repairs.
The speedometer gives false readings sometimes displaying over 120 MPH when sitting still. The gauge is usually off by 10 or more miles per hour. Also, the tach gauge is off as well. Similar failures on other chevrolet models have been subject to recall.
2003 chevrolet trailblazer speedometer failed *gr the speedometer would register as high as 120 MPH. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined there was an internal malfunction on the instrument cluster. The consumer was informed it would cost $550 for a replacement cluster. The rear passenger taillight and passenger side head light burned out and was replaced. The water pump and serpentine belt were replaced. The mechanic noted a broken bolt in the water pump that held down the housing and the ball joints were replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the entire insturment panel malfunctioned. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and was informed that there were no recalls and he would have to pay all repair expenses. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was not functioning properly; the speedometer did not register the correct speed. At times when the vehicle was shut off, the speedometer would indicate that the vehicle was moving 70 MPH, or register a speed of 120 MPH when the vehicle was moving 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The VIN was not available. The contact also called the manufacturer who referred him to the federal safety agency. The current and failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Last dec I was driving and my tachometer began reading higher than expected. When I turned off the vehicle to refuel, the tachometer continued to read ~3000 RPM. My vehicle had approx. 38k miles on it at the time. I researched this symptom and found this is a common problem that was addressed by a recall on other gm vehicles using the same instrument clusters. One solution is to remove a fuse and then turn on the ignition switch. This resets the cluster. However, this is temporary and the problem soon returns. According to numerous internet forums, it is only a matter of time until more critical instruments (speedometer, fuel gauge, etc.) exhibit the same erratic symptoms.
My 2003 chevy trailblazers speedometer doesn't work anymore. The lights on the dash and tail lights on the drivers side won't work anymore. Gm says they don't have enough complaints to do anything about the problem. There are recalls on other models around the same year with the same problem but no recall on the trailblazer yet.
Speedometer on my 2003 chevy trailblazer not working. Tachometer not working. Speed not being measured right. I ran off the road turning on a curve because I was going too fast and was not aware of the incorrect speed.
Lights dim during acceleration. Rumor has it that the car is doing diagnostic tests with extra loads, or the secondary air pump is kicking on.
Fuel gauge unreliable/erratic. Fuse gauge will read past full occasionally after filling the tank. After some amount of fuel is consumed the gauge will slowly begin reading within range and eventually as the tank empties it will typically, but not always, begin to read what I assume is a correct amount. It is hit/miss at each ignition turn whether the gauge will read what appears to be correct fuel level. When the issue is occurring, the gauge does not do the ?zero? Reset calibration. I have been advised this could be the stepper motor in the gauge cluster (known manufacturer defect that gm refuses to acknowledge for this model vehicle) or the sending unit. This condition is a safety concern because when it does happen, I never know how much fuel I have remaining and I or whoever is driving the vehicle could be left stranded along a desolate highway with no fuel.
Speedometer works sporadically along with the tachometer and is an on going problem....
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact observed while driving approximately 45 MPH; the instrument cluster displayed an incorrect reading intermittently. In addition, the RPM remained incorrect and the speedometer showed a faulty reading. The failures occurred at any speed rate. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 69,488. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Speedometer sticks at 65 MPH when using the cruise control. This is the fifth time this has happened. Dealer suggests instrument cluster replacement. This is a safety hazard. Many posts on internet for same problem, but no vehicle recall. Meanwhile truck series had same problem and was recalled. This need to be taken care of now.
2003 chevy trailblazer. Instrument cluster started making a noise when you turn off the vehicle. This was about 30,000? Miles. Dealer said was normal. Now for the past 5 years battery just goes dead overnight. Traced to a continual battery draw from the instrument panel. Dealer only wants to charge for a diagnostic test and said would not be covered by any warranty even though it started prior to warranty expiration.
I own a 2003 chevrolet trailblazer that has a malfunctioning speedometer. Although gm has issued a recall on other trucks and suvs with the same problem, the trailblazer has not been made a part of this recall. I have friends who have experienced the same problem with their trailblazers, so it seems to be a common issue. My vehicle only has 64k miles at the current time, which would fall within the realm of warranty repair for the other recalled vehicles. I am an avid chevy owner, but I feel that gm has fallen down on addressing this concern with trailblazer owners.
Speedometer inconsistently failing. Updated 03/15/10
2003 chevrolet trailblazer. All gauges on the instrument cluster have stopped working. This is a known problem with numerous makes and models, many of which have been recalled - the trailblazer has not. Gm will not take the initiative to make this right on their own. I think they need a little encouragement. A recall is the right thing to do. A non-functioning speedometer is an easy way to cause an accident.
Instrument panel gauges have been not working properly. Oil gauge is pegged way past the highest number. Battery voltage shows minus volts, RPM shows minus numbers when stopped or even zero rpms when moving. Temp gauge now starts showing less than normal. This is completely unsafe and needs to be fixed by chevy. If other models in this class are fixed why not the trailblazer.
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