Problems with 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I own a 2005 chevrolet tahoe with 52,400 miles and the speedometer just gave out. the speedometer head is not working. when the engine is off and in park the speedometer still indicates 40-90 mph. when driving the speedometer indicates anywhere between 90-120 mph. i spoke with the dion lloyd who is the service manager at chapman chevrolet in payson az and he told me that gm would only fix 2003 and 2004 tahoe's but not the 2005. he said that they had recalled the 2003-204 tahoes and would fix them but not the 2005. in researching this speedometer failure on the internet it looks like this is a widespread problem that gm should be fixing as soon as possible. *tr

Speedometer needle stuck at 120 mark- so didn't know what my exact speed was. i work in downtown dallas and traffic is pretty bad at most times and not knowing how fast/slow you're going is pretty dangerous. i took it to get fixed at dealership and was charged for this correction because apparently it doesn't fall under any special provision gm is giving and will not recall this issue. service guy told me that they were only given special provisions on 2003 and 2004 models- and i have a 2005- even though it is the same issue with bad cluster. i tried working with gm to get my $200 refund, but no luck. service guy recommend to me to keep my receipt in case they do a recall or decide that they will correct this problem- not sure what they are waiting on- more accidents to happen??? *tr

My speedodometer is malfunctioning as well as many other gmc owners. there has been no effort to fix the problem. *tr

The speedometer is broken. after registering wrong speeds for a day (sometimes 0 mph), it finally stuck on 120mph. it no longer works. i contacted the dealer for help with the speedometer and with a problem i was having with inaccurate tire pressure readings and an inoperable second row (middle) seat belt. the dealer said sorry it is out of warranty, but the salesperson said she would check to see if there was anything she could do and call me back. i never heard from her. i can appreciate normal wear and tear repairs. on a two year old vehicle, i expected to replace my tires, not my seat belt and speedometer. at this point, i do not intend to buy another gm product!! i also do not intend to purchase from james wood in denton or decatur, texas. *tr

Was driving on interstate returning from saint louis. noticed 'speed" kept getting lower and lower. luckily, i had 2 gps devices in my car, and had to use them to determine my speed, as the speedometer eventually dropped below zero. i pulled off of the highway and restarted the truck, it didn't work. the speed initially showed about 40 mph below my actual speed, and then drifted back down to below zero for the rest of the trip. *tr

I was just driving on the freeway and the speedometer just fell to zero and stopped working. i took it to the dealer by our house and they want $650.00 to fix it. i have read on the internet that this is happening to tons of chevy tahoes. i can't afford to fix it now so i am driving a vehicle i have no idea as to what speed i am going. it is very dangerous because you have to guess what your speed is. this should definitely be recalled. *tr

The speedometer is erratic. the needle is jerky when rising, and sometimes the gauge gradually reads slower speeds until it finally hits 0. the problem is usually resolved by turning off the car and restarting, but the jerky needle is always present. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the speedometer was working sporadically and displayed inaccurate readings. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a recall for the 2003-2004 models; however, there was no recall for the 2005 model. the vehicle has not been repaired due to the labor and repair costs. the failure and current mileages were 60,000. updated 01-29-08. *kb

Speedometer cluster jumps around then fails completely i replaced the cluster it has already been recalled on the 2003 and 2004 tahoes i was just wondering what the process was for getting a recall done i would appreciate any information you could give me thank you thomas thornburgh. *tr

The speedometer on my 2005 chevy tahoe no longer works correctly. on 9-21-07, i noticed that the speedometer was resting at 0, as i was traveling down the road. i had approximately 50,000 miles on my tahoe at that time. since then, there are days that it works properly, days that it sits at 0, and then there are days that it registers 30 mph while i am doing closer to 70 or it will register 90 mph while i am only doing 60. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the speedometer would remain at 50 mph, even if she was not accelerating. the gauge never displayed zero. while the vehicle was stationary, the speedometer would occasionally display 120 mph. in addition, the transmission was malfunctioning and would slip into gear hard. the entire transmission was rebuilt three times. even after the transmission was repaired, the speedometer still malfunctioned. it became stuck at 120 mph and never decreased. the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 05v055000 (power train:manual transmission:shift pattern indicator). the dealer stated that the vehicle would not be repaired because it exceeded 70,000 miles. the manufacturer would not provide any information due to a pending class action suit. the current mileage was approximately 105,000 and failure mileage was 68,583.

My 2005 cherolet tahoe speedometer is no longer working. it registers much higher than my actual speed even at an idle. *tr

The speedometer is way off, when sitting still it registers 60 mph., on the highway it bottoms out at 120. *tr

Our 2005 tahoe has been having speedometer problems. it seems to not decrease speed when we slow down and when we accelerate the speed just keeps going up on speedometer until it pegs. we have noticed that there are recalls for several earlier year models but not on the 2005 model. if we get in an accident, police could say we are going faster than we are and our insurance company could deny the claim. also a possibility of a speeding ticket not knowing how fast you are going. major safety issue!!!!! the speedometer problem happens randomly. we only drive the vehicle approximately 100 miles a week. speedometer acts up 2 to 3 times a week. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. while driving 25 mph, the contact noticed smoke rising from the dashboard area and behind the radio control and air conditioner. by the time the fire department arrived, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire department extinguished the fire, but the vehicle was destroyed. a fire report was filed. the current and failure mileages were 33,400. the consumer believed there was a defect within the electrical system. updated 08/28/07. *jb

Speedometer is obviously not displaying the correct speed. going around 70 mph display reads 30 mph, other times going 70 and readout is 110 mph. internet research shows this is a major problem with class action suits already filed in two states or more.*ak

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. the contact experienced difficulty when starting her vehicle. she believed the failure was due to a shortage and occurred intermittently. the failure also occurred in certain weather conditions. the vehicle has been to the dealer between 6-7 times and they acknowledged the shortage, but could not pinpoint the location. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 33,700 and failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. whenever the vehicle is driven at any speed, the speedometer displays the incorrect mileage. the tachometer also fails to display the correct rpm's. the current mileage was 50,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Dt: the contact stated while driving 40 mph there was a clunking noise and the vehicle stalled completely. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the on-board computer was replaced.*ak updated 9/11/2006 - when the vehicle stalled power brakes and power steering function was lost. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer. *nm

Speedometer stopped working at 45,000 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet tahoe. over the years, the vehicle experienced several electrical failures, including the instrument panel lighting malfunctioning. the failure made it difficult to view the gauge information. in addition, the turn signals would only operate when the fog lights were activated, and the rear windshield wiper malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to gilcrest chevrolet (6030 s. tacoma way, tacoma, wa) where the rear window motor and instrument panel were replaced; however, the failures eventually recurred. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was 10,000. *bf. consumer stated dash light replace multi windshield wiper and replaced passenger seat heater.*jb

My complaint is a steady vibration in the steering wheel while my 2005 tahoe is idling in traffic, car in gear, basically crawling along in traffic. although vibration never gets to the point of seeing the steering wheel physically shake, the vibration gets stronger after the vehicle has been running (gets hotter). vibration creates a sensation similar to a low electrical current running up your arm. after sitting in traffic for 30 to 40 minutes, your fingertips become almost numb. vehicle has bee back to the dealership twice for this problem and has been reported directly to gm. gm's response is that the vibration is caused by an electrical fan running after the vehicle gets heated and can not be resolved. *jb

Dt: the fuel pump quit pumping gas, the wiring got hot on it and it started smoking. tooke vehicle to the dealer, they said fuel pump was bad and wiring overheated. they replaced the pump, and the wiring. this happened on august 3, 2005. *ak

Dt: the problem first started around 8-1-05. at this time all the lights in the dash area started flashing before the battery died. this occurred while the vehicle was parked. the battery had been replaced because it failed previously. the dealership told the consumer that they believed that the problem was caused a short in the electrical system. they told him that they would replace the ignition switch. there was no accident because of this. *ak *nm