We have classified the 2 complaints from 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
Fuse box under hood caught fire while parked. *tr
Speedometer erratically shows incorrect speed while driving. sometimes displaying 120mph or 0mph. very dangerous and should be a mandatory recall checked with dealer and would cost $800.00 to replace bad instrument cluster. only has 73,000 miles. *tr
Instrument gauges reading erratically, oil pressure,voltmeter, fuel gauge, temperature gauge. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 3500. the contact stated that the speedometer stopped working. the warning indicators were that the speedometer displayed faster speeds than what was actually being driven. as a result, the alternator gauge has failed. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he would be responsible for the repair costs because the vehicle had over 75,000 miles. the manufacturer sent the contact a letter that stated they were aware of the defect; however, nothing could be done. the estimated repair costs would be $425. the failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 114,000. updated 5/6/08 *cn updated 05/06/08 *tr