Driving 70 MPH on the freeway. The speedometer on my 2004 chevrolet trailblazer jumped up to 100 MPH, then to 120 MPH, then past 120 MPH. When I came to a stopped and turned off the engine the speedometer reads 110 MPH.
2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer electrical complaints
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Gauges stop working on chevrolet trailblazer 2004. Tachometer,speedometer,water pressure gauge,fuel gauge,oil pressure gauge,voltage gauge. This is a safety hazard and should have a recall on it from general motors.
Instrument panel cluster on 2004 chevy trailblazer failing. Started with speedometer not registering correctly at around 85,000 miles. Then temp gauge pegged out at hot range, which cost me $200.00 at dealer to replace a "sensor" which didn't fix the problem. Speedometer getting worse over the course of the next 15,000 miles culminating in complete malfunction of speedometer at 101,000 miles. Speedometer now will not go below 40 while stopped, and with any speed quickly registers 100 MPH; while traveling at interstate speeds (using my tachometer below 2000 rpms) the speedometer is practically pegged out at max speed (> 125 MPH). Never really know what speed I'm traveling; I could be speeding or I could be going too slow which is a hazard to other drivers as well as myself.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that all of the gauges on the instrument panel were stuck on 0. When the contact turned the vehicle off and restarted it, it funtioned correctly. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the failure could not be diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000 and the current mileage was approximately 60,000.
2004 chevrolet trailblazer speed cluster problem.
I own a 2004 chevy trailblazer and the speedometer has progressively gotten to the point of being completely inoperable. The first time I noticed the speedometer read 120 MPH when I was driving on the highway were the speed limit was 55 MPH and I was driving with the flow of the traffic. I turned the car off and the speedometer still read 50mph. As of a month ago my fuel, oil, battery, and temp gauge are all inop; the needles never move. With this my battery, seatbelt, ABS, and parking park stay illuminated. This is a safety concern because I never know how fast I'm going, how much fuel I have, if my car is running hot, I have no warning indication of anything going on with my vehicle.
The speedometer does not display the correct speed. Causing the driver to drive at unknown speeds. The gauge will stick at 25mph or not work at all. The driver has to guess at what speeds they are driving. This happens intermittently so sometimes the speed is correctly displayed and most of the time it is incorrect. I contacted gm dealership for repair options and the price for the part alone is $400. I contacted gm they told me no recall or "special policy" covered my vehicle. But there is a "special policy" for other gm trucks of the same year. The policy covers the exact problem with the gauge cluster or instrument panel. The number is bulletin number: 07187a. Being unable to drive at known speeds is a very dangerous driving condition.
2004 chevy trailblazer instrument cluster failure. Approximately 1.5 to 2 years ago I noticed that I had on and off problems with the RPM gauge and gas gauge. The other gauges, including the speedometer, started to fail and now none of them work at all. The vehicle has not been in any accidents and at this point, I have not had any work done to repair the problem due to the cost. I have been informed that this is a problem for this type of vehicle and that gm has recalled other vehicles of the same year for the same problem, but have not done it with the trailblazer.
Oil pressure gauge became unreliable and had different reading each time the car was driven. Most recently the gauge needle moves past the upper limits of the gauge and points straight down at the fuel gauge. Two days ago, the speedometer began acting in the same erratic manner and will give various readings including exceeding 120 MPH and will point straight down at the steering column. It may read anywhere from 30 MPH to 75 MPH at various time when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is off. Bottom line is that I am no longer to check my speed in comparison to speed limits or speed warning signs when in mountainous terrain.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when he noticed all of the gauges on the instrumental panel were displaying improper readings. The failure was constant yet the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact believed he was driving approximately 45 MPH when he noticed he was passing all of the other vehicles on the roadway. He then realized that the speedometer was displaying an improper reading. The failure persisted and progressively became worse. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 90,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 MPH the contact noticed that the speedometer was no longer working properly. He stated that he could no longer tell what speed the vehicle was traveling. The failure had occurred for almost a year. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
Was driving and my speedometer started acting up....giving wrong readings and saying I was going 80 MPH when I was stopped all together. No it is permanently stuck on my 2004 trailblazer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving 55 MPH, the speedometer indicated a speed of 0 MPH. Each time she operated the vehicle, the contact stated that the speedometer would display an improper reading. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it was repaired. Three days later, the failure occurred again. In addition to the speedometer, the fuel gauge also gave incorrect readings on the fuel level and the RPM gauge also displayed incorrect readings. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the fuel tank had to be removed and the RPM gauge failure had been repaired three times. The problems had not been remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000 and the current mileage was approximately 142,000.
Instrument cluster becoming unreliable, specifically the speedo and RPM. If the actual speed is 55 MPH I will get one of three readings: the actual speed, a higher speed of any value, a lower or negative speed of any value. Has been going on for more than a year. Had heard that the 2004 avalanche had a recall on the instrument cluster and wonder if the two vehicles uses the same part.
The instrument cluster on my trailblazer has begun to fail. The tachometer, speedometer and temperature gauge are not always accurate. My vehicle is no longer under warranty and the dealer will charge to repair. After looking online a lot of people have had the same issue. Chevrolet has issued a recall for trucks with the same instrument cluster, but my vehicle is not covered for some reason even though it uses the same hardware.
The vehicles clusters will malfunction several times a week. For example the RPM gauge will stop functioning as will the oil pressure gauge and the fuel gauge will also malfunction. Service engine light pops up once a month taken vehicle to shop but vehicle has nothing wrong with it. I believe it has to do with vehicles cluster that is constantly not working , it goes crazy all of a sudden. I have to replace the vehicles cluster for this problem to be corrected.
Electrical problems: car will die without warning (took this to chevy and they could not find a problem, low beams repeatedly go out after changing fuse, speedometer stopped working completely, fuel gauge stopped working completely, front A/C will not blow ever, different panel lights do not work, panel buttons function incorrectly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 40 MPH when all of the gauges and lights on the instrument panel failed. The contact replaced the instrument panel fuse yet the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to a local, independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the entire instrument panel would need replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when all of the instrument panel gauges failed. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. Upon restart, the gauges began to function properly. The contact stated that the failure would occur intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure nor repaired. The failure and current mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. While driving at approximately 60 MPH he noticed the speedometer was displaying a speed of 25 MPH. Intermittently the speedometer displays different speeds other than the speed the vehicle is actually traveling. The vehicle had not been taken to be examined for the cause of failure and it had not been repaired. He also mentioned that approximately 6 months ago the tachometer experienced the same failure in which it displayed improper readings. The vehicle had not been taken to be examined for this failure and had not been repaired. This failure continues to recur intermittently. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. Updated 11/02/10. *lj updated 11/19/10. *lj the consumer also stated the tachometer did not work as well. Updated 12/02/10
I too am a reluctant owner of a 2004 chevy trailblazer that constantly gets the irritating view of an instrument panel that has go haywire. Sometimes these things work and sometimes they do not. I don't believe I have one working gauge in my trailblazer. It would be really gracious for those that are relying on our hard own dollars to give us a product worth spending on.
My voltmeter on the gauge cluster doesn't work. It appears to work when the car is started and jumps to 12-14 volts but slowly moves down to zero and stays there no matter what I do to try and make it move. If I do not know the voltage I am running I wont be able to quickly resolve any problems should there be any serious problem that would show through my voltmeter.
Electrical system & control panel in my 2004 chevy trailblazer ls has been malfunctioning for many, many months, to include total darkness and constant "dinging" of the alarms. My local dealer continues to tell me that they "can not replicate" the problem on the computer; even though the technician has seen the "dead" panel with his own eyes. He claims he has to duplicate the problem. Obviously I have been dealing with a bunch of idiots or liars. I am convince both, after reading almost 700 complaints with your agency. Where is the protection for the consumer? Who is going to help all these people and the "thousands" who don't know about the widespread problem. Gm should be required to recall these cars for the control panel failures. Please help us. No one else will......
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the tachometer no longer functioned. The speedometer would stick at the bottom and function intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired when the complaint was filed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 12/23/10*lj updated 01/03/11
2004 chevy trailblazer lt speedometer flicker.
I have a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer with only 45,000 miles and recently have had a problem with the dashboard where none of the gauges work. I was driving down the road and suddenly the speed and all my other gauges stopped working. I had no clue how fast I was going or anything about my truck. I have read where this has happening to several of the 2004's there are hundreds of complaints on the web and this site. This should be a recall by now.
2004 chevy trailblazer. Instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, RPM gauge) inop. Gauges consistently don't work. Speedometer can be off 10 ,20 or 70 MPH. Tremendously unsafe. From research, gm knows about this widespread problem. Almost runover by a truck on the interstate. Thought I was going 65 MPH on a dark, deserted stretch of highway. Was actually going 35 MPH.
On 8/18/2010 after visiting my grand dad at hospital, pulled out of packing garage and noticed my speedometer started working improperly. I was going maybe 30mph it read 115mph. I currently have 110,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet trailblazer. The contact stated that the instrument cluster malfunctioned while driving 70 MPH. The contact was unable to read the battery meter, odometer, and speedometer. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer regarding the instrument cluster. The contact was concerned about the related complaints regarding the malfunctioning of the instrument panel. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the instrument cluster and they advised him to contact the dealer since the vehicle was under a warranty. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.
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