Problems with 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the speedometer stopped working approximately 14 months after he purchased the vehicle. the dealer stated that the instrument cluster should be replaced. the manufacturer stated there is a policy that stated the failure could be repaired if the vehicle was less than seven years or had less than 70,000 miles. the manufacturer refused to repair because the vehicle had more than 70,000 miles. the failure mileage was 66,500 and the current mileage was 164,000. updated 12/27/07 *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr

The speedometer doesn't read the correct speed sometimes i can be sitting still and the speedometer will read 80 mph, sometimes doing 20 mph it will read 120 mph. it started at app. 30,000 miles it did it once and then didn't do it again until app. 41,000 miles. i have app. 56,000 miles and it never works right now. the dealer wants app $550.00 to fix it. i feel its a safety hazard they should fix for free. when i called the chevy parts dept they knew immediately it was the instrument panel. *jb

2004 chevrolet silverado intermittent speedometer failure at 44,500 miles while out of warranty. occasionally resets itself, flutters, sticks, etc. hence an intermittent problem. was told there were so many owners with same problem and should wait for recall letter. while waiting, mileage accumulated. unfair gm only taking responsibility for vehicles with less than 70,000 miles.....ours has just over 100,000 miles since 4 years old and in california we have to rely heavily on our vehicles. *tr

2004 chevrolet silverado intermittent speedometer failure began at around 44,500 miles when out of warranty. occasionally resets itself, most times flutters or sticks. gm recalling for this condition but only if vehicle less than 70,000 miles; mine exceeds their limit. unfair....if parts are defective, all should be fixed no matter what the mileage and considering mine began problem at less than 45,000 miles. date began estimated below. *tr

Steering makes loud clicking noise it was repaired at 27,000 miles under warranty and needs done again at 72,000 miles. *tr

Faulty speedometer 2004 chevy silverado. either registers incorrect or not at all. speedometer registered 56 mph on a 50 mph corner. however tach read 3000 rpm. translates to 70+ mph. almost losing control and causing injury and/or damage to property. g.m. refuses to fix or replace as vehicle was 2000 mi over warranty. *jb

The only gauges working on my 04 chevrolet z71 are the temperature and battery gauge. the other gauges went out around 40,000 miles. *tr

Speedometer and tachometer randomly stopped working on my 2004 chevy silverado k1500 more than a year ago. this equipment failure generates a safety concern because i can not know how quickly i am going. this has not been replaced due to the high cost of repair by gm. *jb

Speedometer failed after 38,000 miles. needle sticks at 80 mph and up, and will eventually go back to zero, but will usually give wrong speed and not move.*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. the contact stated that the windshield molding had to be replaced on the front of the vehicle. the speedometer failed, the steering column was loose, and the rear axle seal was replaced. the dashboard lights failed to illuminate and were replaced as well. the vehicle has undergone numerous electrical failures which were still occurring. the vehicle had sixteen failures, and had been taken to the dealer on nine occasions. the current mileage is 31,000, and failure mileage was 22.*ak

I have a 2004 chevrolet truck with 90,000 miles on it. everything on the truck worked fine then without any notice the speedometer, tach, and oil pressure gauges started working intermittently. *tr

As i pulled out of a parking lot i hit the gas a little harder than usual as to not get hit and my speedometer went to 180 mph and made the sound of gears spinning but not catching. it occurs everyday since it is a piece of crap and my oil and fuel gauges are gone as well. no repair, the recall is for up to 70,000 miles and since gm didn't notify me i went over before i found out. if it is against the law to speed then i don't see why it is legal for an auto manufacturer to sell a product that in effect condones and forces me to break the law. *tr