The cluster will be replaced for free for your truck if it has less then 70k miles. I would take it to your local dealer and tell them that the voltage gauge sticks at times. They are not difficult to do. We replace malfunctioning parts with brand new factory ones and get your panel back to you better than new within a week in most cases. The speedometer would not function after driving 45 minutes when on cruise control.
I though, how the hell does that have anything to do with. The mileage listed is not reasonable since they only allow 10k per year. Not sure if we have what you need? The workmanship is really superb. The contact stated that the speedometer failed at various speeds. If this does not fix the problem, you will have a new cluster at no charge.
The repairs will be made at no charge to the customer. The only cost to you is the labor charge unless your willing to do the job your self. For verified failures between 70,001 miles 110,001 km and 80,000 miles 130,000 km on U. The current and failure mileages were 11,108. Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007 for 2003-2004 model year vehicles, or March 23, 2009 for 2005 model year vehicles, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider.
They should order one for you, takes 1-2 days and replace it for you at no charge. Pretty common problem with these. So I am having it fixed for almost 600 dollars with no help from gm. Your stepper motor to your speedometer gauge has failed and needs to be replaced. Took it to have the codes read, which pointed to all shift solenoids, but i knew that could not be it.
This should be a recall since they knew of the problem and it has occurred enough to warrant sending out letters notifying the owners of a potential problem. Apr 19, 2010 Pretty common problem with these. Stepper motors are available on e bay for 6 bucks. The issue started when the vehicle had 6k miles on it and it is getting worse. Dealers are to replace the instrument panel cluster after the condition has been verified. Involved are all 2003 and 2004 model year and certain U.
Special Coverage Adjustment 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. The dealership attempted four repairs and it is not fixed. The current and failure mileages were 27,051. Sure enough, i replaced and it runs like a champ. While idling at a stop sign, the speedometer would display 160 mph. I had to manually change from 2-3, with no first gear. In these cases, repairs may incur an additional fee.
My speedometer was jumping up and down randomly, then would die completely. I thought i had a bad ground and spent hours looking. Your instrument cluster has gone bad, to pinpoint. For verified failures between 70,001 miles 110,001 km and 80,000 miles 130,000 km on U. Unless the battery light comes on, the alternator should be good.
The light bulbs are more difficult to replace than the stepper motors. The contact would have to shut the vehicle off and restart it in order to make the speedometer work properly. Any additional costs, including labor to replace the instrument panel cluster, will be the responsibility of the customer. Pretty common problem with these. He took a look and said it was the ignition switch. The failure began on September 27, 2007 and has been occurring intermittently. However, the speedometer showed 100 mph.