Speedometer Error

[tightwoods]

2004 Silverado 1500 Work Truck, 36,000 miles

 

The speedometer was reading 18 mph when at rest, engine running or off. Now it's up 61. Therefore, it reads much faster than the actual speed.

 

What causes this and what is the fix? Thank you.

 

tightwoods

[fission7x]

2004 Silverado 1500 Work Truck, 36,000 miles

 

The speedometer was reading 18 mph when at rest, engine running or off. Now it's up 61. Therefore, it reads much faster than the actual speed.

 

What causes this and what is the fix? Thank you.

 

tightwoods

 

My 2005 is doing the same.

Any suggested solutions?

[ZZ327]

I believe there is a recall for that, take em in to your dealers. It should be fixed for free, Its a common problem.

[Zembonez]

I believe there is a recall for that, take em in to your dealers. It should be fixed for free, Its a common problem.

YUP. Sounds like the bad cluster issue. Check out the dealer.

[thewaterboy]

I had my cluster replaced awhile back and it was covered....

 

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...mp;#entry502680

[sonjaab]

Heres the TSB and info: There are mileage limitations (75,000?) also.

03-04 GMT800 07187 - Special Coverage Adjustment/Instrument Cluster

 

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GM PARTS BULLETINS & INFORMATION - TO CADILLAC, CHEVROLET AND GMC DEALERS

 

Subject:Bulletin GMP07-174 - Special Coverage Adjustment #07187– Instrument Panel Cluster Gauge Needle FunctionMessage #:VSU20071575

DESCRIPTION:

SPECIAL COVERAGE Adjustment #07187– SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

 

DUE TO PART AVAILABILITY, THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE IS BEING ADMINISTERED IN PHASES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED AS EACH ADDITIONAL PHASE IS RELEASED.

 

CUSTOMERS ARE BEING INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT IF THEY BELIEVE THEIR VEHICLE HAS THIS CONDITION. THE CUSTOMER IS BEING ASKED TO PROVIDE THE VIN SO THE IPC CAN BE ORDERED IN ADVANCE OF THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. THIS WILL ELIMINATE THE NEED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT.

Some customers of 2003-2004 model year Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT; Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado, Suburban, and Tahoe; and GMC Sierra, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles have reported that the instrument panel (IP) cluster gauges stick, flutter, or become inoperative. This may cause inaccurate readings, including the speedometer and fuel gauge.

This special coverage covers the condition described above for a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles (110,000 km), whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service, regardless of ownership.

Refer to Special Coverage Adjustment #07187 for further information

 

EFFECTIVE DATE:

Initial owner mailing is scheduled to begin: Phase 1 9-28-07

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Instrument panel clusters (IPC) required to complete this special coverage are to be obtained from the Electronic Service Centers. Refer to GM Service Policies and Procedures Manual, section 1.5.9, for specific procedures. To eliminate keeping the customer's vehicle overnight, customers are being told to contact the dealership to arrange a service appointment and to supply their VIN. Dealers are to pre-order the IPC identifying the part from the Electronic Parts Catalog using the VIN filter so it will be at the dealership on the day of the scheduled appointment.

1. The customer will contact the dealership to arrange an appointment and provide their VIN.

2. Contact a GM Authorized Electronic Service Center to order an exchange and arrange for delivery of the pre-exchange product.

3. All units will be shipped FedEx Ground.

4. After removal of the defective unit, return the defective core to the Electronic Service Center using the supplied pre-paid Automatic Return shipping (ARS) label.

5. Failure to return the product within 30 days to the Electronic Service Center will result in a charge to the Dealer's Open Parts Account.

 

 

Also note if you are outside the mileage limits there are several cluster rebuilders

on e-bay that will replace the stepper motors (thats the part that fails) for around

$150 bucks.