Long term problem with the instrument cluster that grew much worse at the beginning of this year. I'm the original owner and the vehicle currently has less than 88k miles on it. Back in 2010 the tachometer stopped functioning properly. At idle, it was reading 5000-6000 RPM. Kept watching the tach over months and it was all over the place until the needle finally rested at the 6 o'clock position. Wasn't a big deal. Early this year (2013), other gauges started reading improperly. One by one the oil pressure, speedometer, and fuel gauge all went haywire, showing readings outside of their range. The only two functional gauges left were voltage and coolant temperature when I had the entire instrument cluster replaced back in march the cluster is a common problem. There's a thread at edmunds.com with over 500 posts related to it: http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/webx?14@@.f17ba01/0 didn't happen to me because I was watching all the gauges closely, but I'd hate to see someone run out of gas in the middle of nowhere because of a faulty fuel gauge.
2004 GMC Envoy XL electrical complaints
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I purchased this vehicle 10 months ago and have to replace the headlights 9 seperate times not including the brake lights 5 times. After the 3rd time the man at the auto parts store stated this is a known problem with gmc> the lights get too hot and burn up the bulb and the connectors. I have had 2 buy now 4 rabbits connectors and they make the bulb last a little longer but the exspense is sad. If this is a known problem and it is posted all over the interent from customers with the same issues why has not recall beem placed for these lights. If it is heating hot enough to melt a connector that is a fire hazard and needs to be recalled. Now my speedometer stoped working and to my surprise I wass advised this also a common gmc problem with the cluster repair being required to fix it.
Speedometer and tachometer quit working.
The speedometer on my 2004 envoy xl began acting erratically ( going from 0 to 120 ) a earlier 2011 and continues. The gas gauge does not register properly either. The dealer wanted to change my speedometer first to see if this would fix both problems (over $600.00 in cost) and if that didn't fix it, then they would have to change a module in the fuel tank (another $600.00 in cost). My research on the internet indicates this is a faulty part and needs to be recall. I've read different makes of gmc and mileage have complained about this issue.
The cluster instrument panel flashes on and off guages are all incorrect from time to time and do not work some times.
The speedometer quit working around 40,000 miles. Checked with dealer and found out there is no recall and it would cost around $700 to fix.
Speedometer works sporatically. Even when the truck is stopped its reading that I'm doing 50 miles per hour. 2004 gmc envoy.
Instrument cluster was repaired by a local repair person who's been making a living repairing these gauges and clusters for 10 years now. My gauges would fluctuate all over the place and my fuel gauge tells me I have 100+ miles left in the tank and then I run out of gas. Even with the gauges repaired, I still have a faulty fuel sending unit or something that has my "estimated mileage to empty" all over the board. It shows me at 85 miles to empty when I park it, but start it back up and it goes to 140, or sometimes tips me off that it's actually low on fuel. I'm frustrated, can't seem to get any straight answers from anyone.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the fuel gauge and speedometer would fluctuate abnormally when driving over 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable determine the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. Updated 06/17/11*lj updated 06/27/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the instrument panel was inoperable and worked intermittently. He was unable to determine how fast he was traveling and how much gasoline was in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer offered no assistance. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 60,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.
2004 gmc envoy xl speedometer and tachometer inaccurate readings. Speedometer readings some as high as 115-120. Have no idea the actual speed at which I am traveling. Terrified to think of using cruise control when traveling interstates many times each year. Have reviewed online comments and I am not the only person experiencing this problem. Gm/gmc appears to know about the problem based on the comments and dealer/service responses. Stands to reason that a faulty instrument panel could affect other functions of car. Not knowing speed at which I am traveling is dire safety issue. What has the federal safety agency done to address this issue with gm/gmc?
We have had numerous electrical problems with the envoy, but I am writing about the instrument cluster panel. The failure of the panel caused the speedometer to fail. The speedometer registers over 120 MPH regardless of the speed of the vehicle, or whether the vehicle is turned off or on. The mechanic who investigated the issue stated that there were numerous diagnostic errors that had to be corrected before he could successfully diagnose the bad instrument cluster. This is a known issue with the envoy, gmc will not accept responsibility and the failed instrument panel can result in accidents.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact noticed that the instrument panel failed. The dealer and manufacturer were notified but both offered no assistance. The vehicle was being repaired by an authorized dealer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 78,000.
2004 envoy, 81,300 miles. Fuel gauge and speedometer not working or when they do it is very erratic and unreliable. On a trip through min I noticed the gauge said I was going 70 MPH in 45 zone. Then ran out of gas on another trip not realizing the fuel gauge was also not functioning correctly. At this point I use my garmin for determining speed. Looking to get it fixed but was estimated the cost for new instrument cluster panel would be $600.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. While driving approximately 30 MPH the instrument panel cluster failed to function properly. He stated that the speedometer and fuel gauges would shut on and off at times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the instrument panel cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact referenced recall 03v096000, electrical system wiring, interior/under dash and was advised that this was for the 2002 model year. The VIN was unavailable. Then failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. The speedometer read 35 MPH while driving at 70 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a local garage. Diagnostic testing located failure at the transmission shifter cable, which was replaced.other unknown parts were also replaced.the instrumental control panel sensor was replaced, but the failure was not corrected, the transmission failed again. The manufacturer took a report, but they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
In december 2009 my 2004 envoy xl's tachometer went off line. It starts at about the 3 o'clock position. Then a month later the odometer stuck at about 40 miles per hour even though I was stopped or obviously doing over 40. When the vehicle is turned off and restarted it corrected itself but was erratic and would tick its way up to about 40-50mph then would stop going up. This has been an ongoing problem with many 2004 envoys. The dealer said it was a instrument panel problem and that they would have to replace it at a cost of around $500.00 this is a serious safety problem. When reducing speed to accommodate a curve that recommends a reduced speed I can not tell what my actual speed is to safely make the curve. Speed limits are posted for safety reasons and if we cant tell how fast we are going do to a faulty instrument panels it puts people in danger. Dealers and gmc seem to know about it and have not yet recalled the vehicles to correct the safety problem not to mention that $500.00 is a lot of money for most people to have to pay for a safety problem that the manufacture should be fixing.
The speedometer on the 2004 gmc envoy is inoperative and is stuck in the 120 MPH position. For about one month before, the needle was very erratic and jumped around, sometimes from 10 MPH to up to 30 MPH. During the erratic phase, I took the vehicle to the dealer and they said they did not notice a problem. I have not taken any steps to fix it now that it is stuck at 120 MPH because the vehicle is out of warranty and the dealership will not cover the cost.
2004 gmc envoy xl speedometer and tachometer no longer function.... This happen about 1 year ago and it continues to this day... I am reading online that there are other similar issues with the instrument panel. In my opinion this is without a doubt a safety related issue.... I should be traveling 35 miles an hour and the car registers 75 MPH. Its never correct and the tach just stopped working.
While driving interstate 80 in nebraska during the month of december 2009, the speedometer on my 2004 gmc envoy got stuck on 70 MPH. I had no idea how fast I was going and it was very dangerous driving while not knowing how fast I was going in construction zones and the roads were very snow and ice packed. Since december, I have purchased a GPS with a speedometer. I do not want to pay to get this fixed because I feel this is a safety issue and gm should issue a recall. There are times the speedometer will work, then for no apparent reason while driving down the highway it will get stuck.
Dash gauges/ first the oil level gauge died, then the speedometer started acting up, it will say your going 200 MPH, when your standing still...then the speakers and the radio started acting up, work, don't work...really concerned about speedometer, and if other gauges will follow suit.
2004 gmac envoy - the speedometer is erratic. When you drive down road, it is all over the place. I went to dealership and they said no recall. I would have to buy a new cluster - $600 plus labor! Interesting there are 4 other people I know that own gm suvs and they are all doing it as well. I have since replaced the cluster and that has fixed but with all the people in my little circle. There is a overall problem with the gm/gmac cars. This could be dangerous and expensive for the consumer.
In the spring of 2009, we began noticing problems with the instrument panel and electrical system of our 2004 gmc envoy xl. The speedometer was not consistent. The gas gauge became unreliable. We have also seen problems with the oil gauge and most recently the reading for the exterior temperature. Currently, it has been almost a year since the start of the problems, and the gas gauge, speedometer, and the exterior temperature readout are never correct. We contacted the gmc dealer where we bought the vehicle and were told that several complaints had been logged regarding similar issues with these vehicles and that the problem was the instrument panel cluster. I believe the cost to have it fixed was going to be $400-$500. If so many of these vehicles are having the same problem, why will gmc not issue a recall and have this problem fixed?
Hi, I'm a owner of a gmc envoy xl. I have had many problems with the gauges altogether. 1st it was the fuel gauge and then now all the instruments are out. You cant tell how fast your going, if your vehicle is overheating nothing! I have done quiet a bit of research and it looks as if this is a very known issue. Its not that its the most costly part to fix but I dont feel the consumer should be responsible if ust about everyone that owns this type of vehicle has the same issue. Its also very dangerous not knowing what is going on while your on the road as well thats what the gauges are for. Please help!!!! The approx date entered is the date I filed this complaint I have had the issue for well over 6 months now.
For the last few months the check engine light would come on and go off after a few days; we took it to our mechanic who ran a diagnostic and they said there is nothing wrong, probably a faulty sensor, not harmful. So, last night while driving, using cruise control and on the interstate my speedometer stopped working. When I came to a stop at an exit I noticed the speedometer was reading 42 MPH but I was at a complete stop. I do not even want to imagine what might have happened should it have begun to work while I was doing 60+MPH while on cruise control!!! This is extremely dangerous! So I came home and did some research to see if this is a known issue with my 2004 gmc envoy xl and low and behold this is an issue to all gmc suvs from 2002-2005! I am disgusted at the information I found that states gmc isn't willing to take ownership of the recall/repair when this is already a known issue!! Please act on this with due diligence and recall this faulty instrument panel before someone gets hurt or worse!!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The instrument panel malfunctioned and the speedometer displayed the incorrect mileage. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the repairs would not be covered under the warranty. There were no related recalls. No repairs were made to date. The current and failure mileages were under 38,000.
My car's speedometer started to give me the wrong speed and eventually just quit and is now stuck on 0. A little while after, the radiator gauge does not work either. It seems that the instrument cluster is slowing going out. We haven't fixed the instrument cluster yet because we have been trying to talk with the dealer and gmc about the problem, but they refused to fix it because we were just one person.
Speedometer went completely out while driving a few months back, though it will jump around from time to time.
Bought my 2004 gmc envoy in may 2009. After about a month and a half of driving it, all dash gauges started working intermittently, and the warning bell would go off, and all warning lights started flashing. Shortly after that began, all gauges quit working all together every other time I would start the vehicle. Took the vehicle in for repair, they replaced ignition switch and half way home from the repair shop, it all started over again. Been doing it ever since.
Speedometer stuck at 54 MPH, regardless of speed. Moved to 95 MPH and stuck there. Moved to 120 MPH and stuck there. Moved back to 95 MPH and stuck there.
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