Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Speedometer registers 80mph at complete stop, 120 mph with movement. problem did occur without warning. at this time not repaired because i do not have $500. i think it is a safety issue and chevrolet should pay for repair even in my car is over 70,000 miles (is 83,000 now). i think we all want to save american car industry (with the help of taxpayers money), but we need to send the message to these people that they should be making reliable cars. please we need a recall for the problem. i do want to keep buying american, but you need to help us out. *tr

Purchased 2004 tahoe for my son thinking it was a reliable vehicle. little did i know that i got a lemon! the instrument panel was the first to go, although now it seems to be in the suggested mode, english. then, the speedometer started acting erratically, going from 55 mph to 120 mph in like seconds. i believe the vehicle has about 105,000....what happens now? i hear its expensive to fix and i don't think i should have to pay for it. this is a defect and clearly there are thousands of people out there with the same problem....please help.. *tr

1. speedometer stopped working on a 2004 tahoe. 2. occurs - permanently broken. 3. action to correct failure is nothing at this point. speedometer failure occurred at approximately 42k miles. *tr

My speedometer failed 5/14/2009 and the gas needle failed shortly afterward. they are completely no reliable. *tr

Looked down at the speedometer and it read 90 mph when i was only going about 55 mph. then when stopped it doesn't go to zero it stays at around 25-35 mph, standing still. *tr

2004 chevy tahoe electrical system: instrument panel. *tr

I have a 2004 chevy tahoe with 87000 miles on it. problem is internal gauge cluster defect. in other words, the speedometer doesn't work. chevy/gm admits that certain vins had defective clusters installed (including mine) yet they will not recall them and/or replace them unless the vehicle has less then 70000 miles on it. the fact that this is a defective part and not just normal wear and tear and also that thousands of chevy/gm owners are experiencing the exact same problem should constitute a recall, regardless of mileage. there are speed limits set on all roads because it is unsafe to drive at too high of a speed. if we could all accurately judge how fast we were going we would not need speedometers. however, we do need them and when they all the sudden your speedometer starts going crazy (i.e. show your speed as 120 when you are in fact doing 30 or showing it at 35 when you are doing 75) it becomes a safety concern. the dealership where i purchased my car wants $575 to fix their defective part and gm/chevrolet has told me "sorry, can't help you". *tr

I own a used 2004 chevy tahoe and have recently started having speedometer problems, i was told by the dealership that this was a covered item to fix free of charge because of some special class action, but however my tahoe has just over 72,000 miles that it is now not covered. please explain to me why it is not covered. thanks jill owens *tr

I own a 2004 chevy tahoe. on january 14, 2009, my speedometer started malfunctioning. at first, when i would start the car and drive, it would work but after about 10 min. it would start indicating the wrong speed. it's now been a few days and the speedometer isn't working correctly at all. when i'm driving approx. 30 miles per hr., the needle reads 120 mph. i won't be able to get my vehicle into the dealership until next week...by the looks of all the complaints, this seems to be a problem with many 2004 tahoe owners. i was hoping this was a recalled item. *tr

Failed speedometer. started of messing up occasionally, but then began reading the wrong speed. saying that i was going 25 when i was really going 55. *tr

My speedometer has been freezing up and not working properly lately. sometimes, especially when it's cold out, the speedometer will stay at 0 mph and not even move - once it does get going, it go up, but when i come to a complete stop, it won't go back to 0 - it may stop at 20 or 30. sometime, the speedometer will even exceed the max speed on the dash and i know i'm not going that fast. this problem seems to be a reoccuring issue with many users of a '04 chevy tahoe - i would think this would warrant a recall if this many people are having the same problem. i have heard gm had sent out a letter addressing this issue, but will only cover it if there's 70,000 or less on the vehicle - what do the people do if they are over that mark, we shouldn't have to pay for this - especially if everyone is having the same problem - this seems to be a safety issue as well. what can be done? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 25 mph in inclement weather conditions, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings. the failure occurred without warning. the authorized dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for repair service. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 42,515.

The voltage meter bottomed out while driving back in 2008. it alternated between registering correctly and then incorrectly until dec 2009 when it bottomed out and stayed. i have no idea what state my battery is in because of this. i've had it checked out twice by the dealer. the first time, in dec 2008, the meter worked just fine and the repairman could not get it to bottom out during an 18 mile test drive. the next day, it dropped below the last reading possible on the gauge and i drove it right back to the dealer. they told me that the entire instrument panel would need to be replaced. the tahoe had over 100,000 miles on it so it would not have qualified for the proposed class action settlement filed back in 2008. *tr

Speedometer went haywire it started to get stuck while driving. then when the car is turned off it doesn't zero out. in order to get the needle to return to zero you have to turn the car on and off until it drop to zero. i called the chevrolet customer service center they referred me to the dealership and the want to charge me $ 600 to fix the problem that shouldn't have happened in the first place. *tr

My 2004 chevy tahoe with 102,000 miles has speedometer needle that suddenly becomes erratic while driving after 30 minutes at 50-60 mph. it will reset to normal after a few engine starts and shuts down. i hear this is a common problem with gm trucks of this era. isn't this a safety hazard? is there a recall?*tr

2004 chevrolet tahoe speedometer cluster failed around thanksgiving 2008 while i was out of state and not near a chevrolet dealership. i was over the extended cover allowance on miles. speedometer clusters on several makes and models for chevrolet vehicles are having this problem and chevrolet is not recalling them. speedometer only works sometimes. half of the speedometer is light up while other half is not. speedometer shows 20 miles an hour when traveling at least 60 miles per hour. *tr

Speedometer is malfunctioning by sticking while driving and not returning to zero when the car is turned off. in order to get the speedometer to zero out you have to turn the car on and off until the needle drops to zero. i called chevrolet customer assistance center they referred me to the dealership which wants to charge me $ 600 to replace the speedometer that shouldn't have malfunctioned in the first place. *tr

2004 chevy tahoe with 78k miles. on a road trip, speedometer increased to indicate 120+ mph. when vehicle stops indicator only falls to 55-65 mph. no change if vehicle is shut down. no other instruments appear to be affected. appears to be a class action suit on this issue in california. *tr

Speedometer not indicating the correct speed. *tr

Speedometer started sticking after reaching mileage of 90,000. got stuck at apx.70 mph and after driving awhile it increased to 120 pointing south even while at a stand still. then oil and gas gauge started to error. dealership cost over $500 to repair an instrument cluster. never notified, heard of recall, or informed of problem from dealer or manufacturer until problem started. searched internet and learned of other owners with same problem. called gm and they stated something about a settlement but it was too late as my vehicle didn't error until after some deadline. i'm baffled as to why some owners were excluded if problems didn't exist at the time gm rectified others. is it the owners fault that the vehicle didn't error before this so called unfair time line? if i had known about the gm replacement sooner, maybe i should have just had it replaced before it errored......will never purchase another gm vehicle again as their practices are not helpful to their customers. *tr

Speedometer on 2004 tahoe quit working. started getting stuck between 40 mph & 120 mph, but now has stopped completely. received a letter from gm about 1 month ago, but it stated the problem was not a recall & would replace it up to 70 k miles. mine has 77 k. just my luck. this should be a recall. *tr

My speedometer is has started acting up. it says that i am going 90 when i am sitting still. it happens everytime i drive my car. i have not tried to have it fixed yet. *tr

2004 chevy tahoe speedometer failure, while driving speedometer stopped working, went way past 0 and would not show speed while driving, turned vehicle off still not working once turning it back on. just purchased vehicle and dealer said to check recalls, nothing listed about this problem but found website discussing lawsuit about this problem on alot of vehicles. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while driving approximately 55-60 mph on normal road conditions, the four wheel drive activated without assistance. the four wheel drive mechanism failed to respond when the contact attempted to deactivate the system. the four wheel drive warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. recently, the front driver's and passenger side seats failed to recline backwards. in addition, there was water leaking from the sunroof near the passenger side sun visor. finally, the passenger side power window and heated seat failed to operate. the vin and mileages were unknown.

Electrical system: instrumental panel. *tr

On october 11, 2008, the speedometer in my 2004 chevrolet tahoe failed. sometimes the needle moves, but it is completely unreliable. this failure occurs everytime i start the engine. when driving this vehicle, i can never be sure if i am traveling at the correct rate of speed. i am very concerned for the safety of my family while in this vehicle. i have not been able to have this vehicle repaired yet as the cost is extremely high. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact received a notice from the manufacturer for the instrument cluster, which advised her to take the vehicle to the nearest dealer for service. he was not experiencing any failures at the time the notice was received. approximately one month later, the speedometer, heat control, fuel gauge dial, and other instrument panel indicators failed. the speedometer displayed a higher speed than what was actually being driven. at startup, the speedometer would read approximately 70 mph and then later register 120 mph when the vehicle was in motion. the dealer advised her to call the manufacturer. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement; therefore, they would not assist with the repairs. the dealer stated that the repair would cost over $400 for the part alone. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current mileage was 78,323 and failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Speedometer cluster was not reading correctly, then eventually it just stopped working all together. pulled over multiple times due to not knowing the speed i am traveling. *tr

In aug 2008 my speedometer started acting improperly. it would work off and on. then eventually it stopped working all together. i was ok driving on highway because the tachometer was still working. just recently the tac stopped also. this has to be a safety issue and should be recalled. i am just worried that i pay $600 to get it fixed and it happens again. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 10 mph, the speedometer displayed 60 mph. the failure occurred intermittently. the dealer stated that because there was a service bulletin regarding the failure and the mileage on the vehicle exceeded 80,000, no compensation would be provided. the manufacturer agreed with the dealer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 77,000 and current mileage was 98,000.

Control panel cluster is failing first causing the gas gauge to not work at all and then the speedometer to malfunction. *tr

Instrument panel malfunctions by sticking while driving and not returning to zero when the car is turned off. in order to get the speedometer to zero out you have to turn the car on and off until the needle drops to zero. other times the instrument panel fails to register any values. i called chevrolet customer assistance center they referred me to the dealership which wants to charge me $ 500 for the part and an amount to be determined in labor ($200-300) to replace the instrument cluster. this appears to be a known defect for model years 2003-2007. several complaints have been filed in court. northern district of ca. one such matter. hundreds, if not thousands of defective instrument panels have been cited by the case filing and the listing on several public websites that include the nhtsa website. the nhtsa cites in reports that in 2005 30% of accidents leading to fatalities are speed related crashes; the same reference lists 13,113 lives were lost. considering this assessment by the nhtsa - i find this matter not subject to full recall or further detailed investigation an alarming issue. due to the instrument panel being a vital measuring device for the operator this becomes a significant safety and concern for all consumers who are on roads where these vehicles are used not just the owners.

Instrument panel malfunctions by sticking while driving and not returning to zero when the car is turned off. in order to get the speedometer to zero out you have to turn the car on and off until the needle drops to zero. other times the instrument panel fails to register any values. i called chevrolet customer assistance center they referred me to the dealership which wants to charge me $ 500 for the part and an amount to be determined in labor ($200-300) to replace the instrument cluster. this appears to be a known defect for model years 2003-2007. several complaints have been filed in court. northern district of ca. one such matter. hundreds, if not thousands of defective instrument panels have been cited by the case filing and the listing on several public websites that include the nhtsa website. the nhtsa cites in reports that in 2005 30% of accidents leading to fatalities are speed related crashes; the same reference lists 13,113 lives were lost. considering this assessment by the nhtsa - i find this matter not subject to full recall or further detailed investigation an alarming issue. due to the instrument panel being a vital measuring device for the operator this becomes a significant safety and concern for all consumers who are on roads where these vehicles are used not just the owners. *tr

Faulty speedometer. *tr

2004 chevy tahoe with 33,605 miles and speedometer has stopped functioning, rest of instrument panel working fine. *tr

my tahoe that has 59,000 miles,the speedometer started sticking and now has quit. the speedometer now reads o. checked all fuses no blown ones to be found. mechanic tells me its common place with the tahoe and very expensive to fix. *tr

2004 chevrolet tahoe speedometer just quit working yesterday on a road trip. no indicating circumstances lead up to failure. speedometer continues to rise until it reaches 120 mph and just stays there. dealer says they will not repair because vehicle is over 70k miles, even though they have known about the issue for years. please advise. *tr

Memory seat does not operate properly. when you use fob or key to access vehicle, seats, mirrors and radio randomly choose their own positions. *tr

Well where should i begin, the first problem was the clunking of the front end when going in and out of driveways,the first steering shaft was replaced, a couple of months later the speedometer started making noise,that was replaced,then the clunking noise reappeared, this time it supposedly needed to be lubed, it was fine, however noise reappeared, then the second shaft was installed,the tire sensor light intermittently comes on when ever it feels like it, and tire pressure is normal, now the windshield wipers will not shut off when it rains except when you turn the vehicle off, however they come back on when you restart the car after hours of sitting, my wife is expecting our second child and also drive my 5 year old in this vehicle, this car is piece junk, gm needs to take back pride in there craftsmanship step up to the plate like there consumers did and fix this ?!@#$%! they need to extend there warranties because there cars do not last as they mislead you to believe!!! *tr

The speedometer in my 2004 tahoe has been reading erratic speeds. this started at about 80,000 miles, called gm they said they would replace if under 70,000 miles. need help! *tr

Owner of 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the speedometer began to act erraticly recently and became completely unreliable. after checking local gm dealership, service person said that since the car is out of warranty, the expense would be between 500 to 600 dollars and take three to four days to repair. this seemed difficult for me to believe, so i phoned another gm dealership, and they said that the repair would be between 400 to 500 dollars. that particular dealership said they could have the part ordered and at their location within 24 hours, and it would only take an hour to install. i phoned local parts stores and then became aware to the host of problems related to gm speedometers between the years of 2003 and 2004, and they said the only place to purchase the instrument panel cluster was through a gm dealership, or salvage yard. i completely wrote off the salvage yard, as how could i be certain that the salvaged part would not likewise become unreliable. as another resource, i checked the internet, and to my surprise, there was row after row, after row, of consumers whose gm products similar to mine had experienced the identical problem with their speedometers. after reading so many testimonials of disappointed drivers who were like me, thrown into the uncertainty of how fast or slow they were going, i felt compelled to write to you. everyone in our family is at risk when we drive or ride in this automobile, and the dealers' discrepancy in the approach to repair the speedometer leaves me wanting to try another reputable repair service. i phoned two other gm dealerships, today, but they were closed on saturday. this certainly must be a problem that you have become aware of over the past several months, and i would much appreciate your advice in the direction i should go from here. my sincerest gratitude. michael hughes. *cn

Speedometer stopped working at 58,000 miles. *cn

More so when it is below 40 f outside, the horn will not work. the keyless remote will work and sound the horn. i never know when it will work or fail. i have seen a nhtsa id # 10013378 (tsb #3300c) that seems very similar to what i am experiencing but i have not been able to find out details about it. i have searched online and have found numerous similar issues with other gm products from 2002 to 2005. i am concerned that when i need to use the horn, it will not work. *tr

My speedometer quit working all of a sudden. *tr

My 2004 tahoe has an erratic speedometer that is constantly indicating incorrect speeds. i have been on a highway doing approximately 60 mph and it indicates zero. sometimes it hits 20 mph and gets stuck regardless of speed. *tr

The speedometer on my vehicle failed--received notification from gm about a possibility of this type of failure a week earlier- the failure occurred during my commute(60+mi) while using cruise control--although i didn't have a negative experience, i believe this needs to be highlighted as a potential. i can't understand why this isn't an immediate recall versus a "notification". *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the speedometer malfunctioned. when the vehicle was stopped, the dial would display 30 mph. the dealer stated that the cluster needed to be replaced. no repairs were made. the current and failure mileages were 111,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the vehicle was taken to the repair shop for regular maintenance. the gauge was checked and the repair shop replaced the sensor because it was faulty. the contact received a letter from gm stating that the vehicle could develop a failure due to the instrument panel. the dials on the instrument panel could display an inaccurate reading. the letter further stated that if the vehicle had less than 70,000 miles, the instrument cluster would be replaced. the contact's vehicle was outside of the specified mileage. the failure mileage was 64,000 and current mileage was 72,526.

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet tahoe. the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the instrument panel gauge may malfunction, resulting in incorrect readings on the speedometer. presently, while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge dial will sporadically drop to empty and the vehicle will shut off. the contact also stated that the speedometer malfunctions and displays the incorrect speed; however, it resets itself automatically within two to three days. the dealer stated that they were not obligated to repair the vehicle because it has exceeded 70,000 miles. the failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 107,827.

I own a 2004 chevrolet tahoe that has had a malfunctioning speedometer since 65,000 miles. i now have 71,500 miles on the vehicle. chevrolet has sent out a "special provision by gm" letter, not a recall that states they will fix the problem if the vehicle is 7 year or 70,000 old. that is not even the national average on mileage. i have to fix this out of my pocket! what can be done? *tr